I was all ready to ride against the Doc until he gained my respect for killing that white girl
Hope Chalky makes it through the season
BE has the combo of elite writing, acting, characters and setting to do very special things. I have Breaking Bad 4th after the three you named just off of having told us a great story with defined characters and character arcs while most of the other great shows out now are still early into their runs. Boardwalk has a ton of potential to be 4th imo, and is already an epic show. It just lacks...soul, for want of a better word. Scenes like the ones between Capone and his deaf son stand out not just because of their brilliance but because of their rarity. It can still come off as just a show about gangsters killing each other with some great dialogue and period wardrobe/setting. I always had no problem with them killing off Jimmy, but they haven't given us another main character getting significant/consistent airtime that we can latch onto. I don't know if Nucky, despite being a great character, is that person the audience can latch onto.
than the first. My island brethren, Dr. Valentin Narcisse, might be getting avi treatment once BB is over
BE has the combo of elite writing, acting, characters and setting to do very special things. I have Breaking Bad 4th after the three you named just off of having told us a great story with defined characters and character arcs while most of the other great shows out now are still early into their runs. Boardwalk has a ton of potential to be 4th imo, and is already an epic show. It just lacks...soul, for want of a better word. Scenes like the ones between Capone and his deaf son stand out not just because of their brilliance but because of their rarity. It can still come off as just a show about gangsters killing each other with some great dialogue and period wardrobe/setting. I always had no problem with them killing off Jimmy, but they haven't given us another main character getting significant/consistent airtime that we can latch onto. I don't know if Nucky, despite being a great character, is that person the audience can latch onto.
That's my objective opinion on why in general the show might not be regarded as highly as some. Me personally, I love BE (loved last season too) and look forward to watching it every week. A lot gets packed into the hour it's on and I'm into highly detailed, complicated shows. I love the 20's setting, love the large cast of characters and multiple, simultaneous storylines, love the dialogue, and love the themes. But I realize this show isn't as accessible as others (just like Mad Men)
As for this episode, it's even more
) and chalky c00ning it the fukk up for these white folks, that W.E.B. Dubois looking ass nikka has quickly become my new fav character 
The wire was the soul of the streets.
he also said i cant anymore
think hes done killing now, also he let that guy survive even though he was paid to kill him
harrow is on the ropes atm brehs
fukk ya'll villian of the week dikk riders.
Chalky is still that nikka
I never was a Chalky fan like that. I like the character but he aint nothin but a foot soldier. Always has been. Although I respect him.The lack of van alden last season was
but he did have a lot of film work so im guessing thats why he wasnt on the show much. i really dont have a problem with the arcs being so sporadic, like rothstein, who i think shines in only being brought in here and there, but more having a problem with who they choose to focus on. Margaret last season was just unbearable to watch. no one gave a fukk what she was doing and in the scheme of the show, really wasnt necessary in moving the story forward. i know she's gonna drop in later on but im hoping they realized substituting her time with chalky/lucky/capone/van alden will have people giving high praise again. Im hoping gillian doesnt have too much airtime cuz she honestly is meaningless unless the guy who shes with now isnt exactly who he says he is.
