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I don't feel bad for Margaret. I love that she got caught with her hand in the cookie jar, and is finally dealing with people who see right through her "dumb blonde" act. And the Joe Kennedy/Nucky juxtaposition is surprisingly similar. Kennedy sees Nucky for exactly who and what he is. I like how they've portrayed Kennedy as the perfect power player who stays within the letter of the law while being a total crook. He's gone the route Nucky should have gone, based on who he was as a child. And I think that's the story the flashbacks are telling. How Nucky went from a good boy with upstanding values and principles to the man he ultimately becomes. I'm curious to see how Chalky's story unfolds.

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  at the Carolyn Rothstein seeing through her act! Was telling Arthur how much I LOVED Carolyn. How she cut Margaret short and stopped her bullshitting! Hah, it took another determined woman to do that. And I have to admit that I liked how Joe/Nucky faceoff went but I was left wondering who really is the bigger crook. Because Nucky at least owns up to it. Also, will check ion the regulations of Wall Street back in the 30's because Joe made a positively intriguing statement about rigging the stakes and two seconds later mentioned that he did it within the letter of the law.

Do you think BE is also showing a whitewashed version of Joe Kennedy?

He also banged mistresses.

OMG this show is short of perfect!

Yep, they are really hitting on the emotions this seasons. Fuckers. M

Poor Sally. Pat Arquette was amazing. I hope to see her in something else soon.

Lucky is THE man.

Van Alden's speech was the best! Loved it.

And yes, I love Margaret this season. I really do.

They will.

When Chalky kills Nucky.

Basi, I'm not sure it would come natural for Nucky to bare his soul and these flashbacks somehow now make sense. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the Tampa lady. I positively found her perfect for Nucky, just as ambitious and direct as him and in sync That would be my OTP for this series

This thread is no spoilers? Anyway, finished season 3. Richard Harrow is a badass. Gyb was hilarious. That is all.

Episode 5 promo.

IT. IS. ON!

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I'm thinking that Maranzano buys it!!! By the look of this Nucky goes to Maranzano to warn him and the restaurant gets attacked by Luciano's men. And that phone call at the end of the promo makes me think Nucky threatens Lucky directly. He has blood splattered on the side of his face. It's will be good 

EDIT: using spoilers seems late now But I see Jent has joined the party!!!

-- Edited by TormundsWoman on Sunday 5th of October 2014 10:06:04 AM

That would sound better someplace else. Or the like. Lol.

I'm hoping that Molly Parker makes an appearance.

Only 3 eps left and it looks like showdowns are happening!

How on earth is Mickey still alive? No idea who that lady is at the bar who's asking Nucky: "What the hell are you doing here?"

Yowser. I need a hug.

Nucky is coming full circle. I am enjoying the back story more than I thought I would.

Yes, TW. I am hoping that Mr Bugsy will end the good doctors life.

I wonder if that's the end of Margaret's story?

Benny "Bugsy" Seigel.

That episode! And isn't this meant to be no spoilers? Why aren't we using the other thread for spoiler shit?

Never mind. Finally caught up. Season 5 has been the best so far, I think. They just ended two storylines in a bang (well, two bangs) in episode 6. Chalky's end was good, but I kind of wish that shitbag Narcisse still has it coming. On Nelson's death, it will be worth it if his sacrifice ends up bringing down Capone (which it looks like it will). I hope they give him some credit in later episodes rather than forgetting he exists. Maybe some closure on his annoying wife and his kids. And I'm hoping Eli returns to Nucky now to get some closure on their relationship. Then there's Margaret and the gangsters in New York which I'm sure the show will get to in the end.

On the flashbacks, they are interesting but I sincerely hope that there's a point. That in the end it would all seem worth it. Because they're taking up a LOT of screentime and we only have 8 episodes this season anyway (which isn't enough IMO). I'm betting the last scene of the show will be in one of these flashbacks.

 

EDIT: and I'm hoping Gilian will do something to justify her plotline. I think she has been the show's baggage for the last three seasons, as if they're onLy giving her scenes because the character isn't dead. Maybe she'll be the one to take down Nucky.

-- Edited by jentario on Tuesday 14th of October 2014 12:16:56 PM

They are giving us Gillian's arc because her downward spiral is the result of Nucky's decision to "get ahead" by presenting her to the Commodore. As much as I hate Gillian, its really tragic and I am not looking forward to her subjugation on screen, if they go that route.

Really Ry? She's been a drag on this season, but I've liked Gillian's character for the most part. Do you think she'll escape and come after Nucky?

I have to say that I was confused about Gillian showing up in the flashbacks. Wasn't she supposed to be seen by the Commodore and Nucky randomly and the Commodore wanted Nucky to bring her in?

No one said anything before about Nucky and Gillian meeting up before. Which makes me think Nucky will have to feel responsible and doubly guilty for providing her to that pedofile. Makes sense he'd always afterwards try to watch out for her and her boy, though.. Jeez, look how that ended!

Spoiler

Maranzano is ALIVE!!! :feakout: I don't know why I freak out! I didn't even like the guy!

The droopy eye is even more pronounced on Lucky and somebody is sure dying. Again.

I hope so because I see at 0:15 someone's bloody hands smear a door glass that looks a lot like a sanatorium door. And Gillian later on in the preview is turning around very scared from a door. So I'm betting she gets it. Also Eli's son is a goner too if you ask me. Big Deaths are coming!

Random thoughts on the episode:

Flashbacks start to make sense and come together: Gillian and Nucky, Nucky and his making his way into the world but at what price.

I love Mabel. I think she was a balance for Nucky and now I know why he always seemed to be off balance when her name popped up. She was a good woman and by the looks of it a good wife.

Hated how easy Nucky took the part Lindsay refused to do for the Commodore. I suppose no matter how much crap you think a person can close his eyes to, there's always a limit. Pedophelia was is for the former Sheriff. I am though curious at Nucky's reaction when it will be Gillian the little girl that he needs to escort out of the Commodore's house.

It was bad for Nucky. I had never thought it could go quite so wrong for him. RIP Archimedes and Mickey. I mean how on earth Mickey lived so long is beyond me but now I was sure he'll die of old age!

As far as the pace goes, I found it a bit slower than last week's ep. but I suspect it is because we'll get a strong finale. I wonder if Nucky truly will let Atlantic City go. I am expecting something from Chicago.

Funny parts: All of Bugsy Siegel. I lol-ed at his singing the bawdy song with "petting his girlfriend's pussy" and doubled over at how the ransom phone call went. Broadwalk definitely has some black humor moments.

I really liked that one. Man oh man, seeing Charlie and Meyer looking down on Nucky was intense. Our boys are all grown up and ready to rule the world.

Yep TW, its a redemption arc for Nucky. I'm not sure how they will finish the flashbacks. I dont like the parallel of Nucky losing his child (son?) at the same time Gillian conceives Jimmy.

Loved the Caeser coup/murder of Maranzano. Roman death fo sho.

Kind of disappointed. It was good, but not epic.  I liked the kid turning out to be Darmody's son, but not the ending.  And they wrapped up Capone beautifully.

-- Edited by Black as Snow on Monday 27th of October 2014 09:56:59 AM