Boardwalk Empire - Season 3 (Discussion, Spoilers)

Tom · September 17 2012, 01:59 PM

The Season 3 premiere was last night. What did everyone think?

I'm surprised that it took a year and half for Richard to finally take out Manny. It was a good episode all around.

Beagleman · September 17 2012, 07:44 PM

Great episode, I especially liked all the Van Alden scenes.

ITL · September 17 2012, 07:48 PM

Beagleman wrote:

Great episode, I especially liked all the Van Alden scenes.

They managed to turn him into a sympathetic character - not bad going considering how much of a swine he was before being left with the baby!

Shame about Manny - I was hoping he'd stick around.

Garak · September 17 2012, 08:47 PM

I really loved that big Jew. Such a shame, I was interested to see how it panned out with him and Nucky working together. I wonder if Richard killed him for revenge on James or Angela?

Van Alden's storyline was interesting - that run in with Capone sets up something that could be pretty great - and I thought it was hilarious that Gillian turned the Commodore's place into a whore house. The new Rosetti guy was a bit over the top, but I enjoyed it.

This is probably my favorite show, so I'm really happy it's back. Yay.

"Breadstick in a bowtie."

Serial thread killer · September 17 2012, 10:34 PM

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"Breadstick in a bowtie."

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This was my favourite line.

Mister Fandango · September 17 2012, 11:24 PM

Garak wrote:

I wonder if Richard killed him for revenge on James or Angela?

It clearly was, based upon all the built up frustration at the disrespect Angela was receiving during the episode.

Garak · September 17 2012, 11:49 PM

Mister Fandango wrote:

Garak wrote:

I wonder if Richard killed him for revenge on James or Angela?

It clearly was, based upon all the built up frustration at the disrespect Angela was receiving during the episode.

Yeah that's what I figured - with James, that's the life he chose to live but Angela certainly never did, plus the relationship Richard had with her obviously meant a lot to him. Revenge for James was probably just gravy for Richard, Angela was the meat and potatoes.

The guy who plays Richard does such an incredible job with that role, I have to say.

Icemizer · September 18 2012, 12:12 AM

A note to the writers, please no more Eddie Cantor. Loved the look of disgust of Nucky's face as his affluent guests were like swine at the trough when the baubbles were placed before them. So many good things in this episode I'll have to watch again to see them all.

DarKush · September 18 2012, 12:44 AM

I thought it was a decent premiere, but it didn't bowl me over. I'm reserving judgment on Rosetti.

wildstar · September 18 2012, 03:42 AM

Loved it. I'm impressed with how they're able to keep the overall feel of the show consistent.

Emh · September 18 2012, 11:05 AM

I'm so happy this show is back. I had no idea how much I missed it until tonight.

Richard remains one of my favorite characters and I really felt for him in regards to Angela. He really cared for her and the way Gillian's is treating Angela's memory is disgraceful. Good on Richard blowing away Manny even though I'll miss his character.

I'll agree that they've successfully managed to make Van Alden a sympathetic character, which is remarkable considering how much I despised him before. But hey, I despised Jimmy until late season (and then they killed the bastard!). I'm going to make a prediction now: He's going to get involved with the situation in Chicago and will use his knowledge as an inside man to make good with the agency.

Nucky is already got himself a new squeeze on the side (which really isn't surprising at all) while Margaret has a new crusade. I look forward to see how that all plays out.

Really, the only bad thing about this episode was the severe lack of Chalky White.

Icemizer · September 18 2012, 12:42 PM

I dont think Van Alden would be forgiven for murdering a partner and right now he is on the wrong side in the Chicago situation. I did however order and iron from him, what a great device.

Drago-Kazov · September 18 2012, 01:14 PM

I forgot, i have to watch it.

Too busy watching Tour of Duty and Roughnecks: The Starship Trooper Chronickles.

Anwar · September 18 2012, 01:44 PM

Icemizer wrote:

I dont think Van Alden would be forgiven for murdering a partner and right now he is on the wrong side in the Chicago situation. I did however order and iron from him, what a great device.

Well, Van Alden's partner was corrupt and working for Nucky. But I doubt that'll ever get out now.

137th Gebirg · September 19 2012, 04:44 PM

Serial thread killer wrote:

"Breadstick in a bowtie."

This was my favourite line.

I was kind-of partial to "I'll shit you out like yesterday's sausage", myself.

September 17 2012, 01:59 PM	#1
Tom Rear Admiral Location: In your Mind!	Boardwalk Empire - Season 3 (Discussion, Spoilers) The Season 3 premiere was last night. What did everyone think? I'm surprised that it took a year and half for Richard to finally take out Manny. It was a good episode all around. __________________ Make it so...

September 17 2012, 07:44 PM	#2
Beagleman Captain Location: European Union	Re: Boardwalk Empire - Season 3 (Discussion, Spoilers) Great episode, I especially liked all the Van Alden scenes.

September 17 2012, 08:47 PM	#4
Garak Bitches Love Khan	Re: Boardwalk Empire - Season 3 (Discussion, Spoilers) I really loved that big Jew. Such a shame, I was interested to see how it panned out with him and Nucky working together. I wonder if Richard killed him for revenge on James or Angela? Van Alden's storyline was interesting - that run in with Capone sets up something that could be pretty great - and I thought it was hilarious that Gillian turned the Commodore's place into a whore house. The new Rosetti guy was a bit over the top, but I enjoyed it. This is probably my favorite show, so I'm really happy it's back. Yay. "Breadstick in a bowtie." __________________ When life gives you lemons, order the lobster.

September 17 2012, 10:34 PM	#5
Serial thread killer Rear Admiral Location: uk	Re: Boardwalk Empire - Season 3 (Discussion, Spoilers) [QUOTE "Breadstick in a bowtie." [/QUOTE] This was my favourite line. __________________ Malcolm on Star Wars: "The one about the fucking space hairdresser and the cowboy. He's got a tinfoil pal and a pedal bin. His father's a robot and he's fucking fucked his sister. Lego. They're all made of fucking lego."

September 18 2012, 12:12 AM	#8
Icemizer Fleet Captain	Re: Boardwalk Empire - Season 3 (Discussion, Spoilers) A note to the writers, please no more Eddie Cantor. Loved the look of disgust of Nucky's face as his affluent guests were like swine at the trough when the baubbles were placed before them. So many good things in this episode I'll have to watch again to see them all.

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September 18 2012, 12:44 AM	#9
DarKush Rear Admiral	Re: Boardwalk Empire - Season 3 (Discussion, Spoilers) I thought it was a decent premiere, but it didn't bowl me over. I'm reserving judgment on Rosetti.

September 18 2012, 03:42 AM	#10
wildstar Lieutenant Commander	Re: Boardwalk Empire - Season 3 (Discussion, Spoilers) Loved it. I'm impressed with how they're able to keep the overall feel of the show consistent. __________________ My homepage: http://www.timpalgut.com My IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0657651/

September 18 2012, 11:05 AM	#11
Emh The Doctor Location: Japan	Re: Boardwalk Empire - Season 3 (Discussion, Spoilers) I'm so happy this show is back. I had no idea how much I missed it until tonight. Richard remains one of my favorite characters and I really felt for him in regards to Angela. He really cared for her and the way Gillian's is treating Angela's memory is disgraceful. Good on Richard blowing away Manny even though I'll miss his character. I'll agree that they've successfully managed to make Van Alden a sympathetic character, which is remarkable considering how much I despised him before. But hey, I despised Jimmy until late season (and then they killed the bastard!). I'm going to make a prediction now: He's going to get involved with the situation in Chicago and will use his knowledge as an inside man to make good with the agency. Nucky is already got himself a new squeeze on the side (which really isn't surprising at all) while Margaret has a new crusade. I look forward to see how that all plays out. Really, the only bad thing about this episode was the severe lack of Chalky White. __________________ "Eccleston was a tiger and Tennant was, well, Tigger. Smith [is] an uncoordinated housecat who pretends that he meant to do that after falling off a piece of furniture." - Lynne M. Thomas "I'm in Hell and it's full of Avons!" - Vila

September 18 2012, 12:42 PM	#12
Icemizer Fleet Captain	Re: Boardwalk Empire - Season 3 (Discussion, Spoilers) I dont think Van Alden would be forgiven for murdering a partner and right now he is on the wrong side in the Chicago situation. I did however order and iron from him, what a great device.

September 18 2012, 01:14 PM	#13
Drago-Kazov Fleet Captain	Re: Boardwalk Empire - Season 3 (Discussion, Spoilers) I forgot, i have to watch it. Too busy watching Tour of Duty and Roughnecks: The Starship Trooper Chronickles.