Boardwalk Empire

BigStu1972 · 12-10-2011, 1:42 PM

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Originally Posted by richp007

It was a stunner. And according to Dan the next episode is a cracker too.

I'm gonna keep this thread near the top of the page anyway. Tragic there is so little chatter for what I firmly believe is the best drama on TV right now.

I was suprised that the start of season two was so poorly advertised.
That said I never watch adverts, so maybe that had something to do with it

Great show though and agree its one of the best on at the moment.

Goooner · 12-10-2011, 2:27 PM

Must be just you

I've been seeing coming soon trailers on various Sky channels for at least the last 4-6 weeks if not longer.

raigraphixs · 12-10-2011, 9:33 PM

Boardwalk Empire Renewed for a Third Season by HBO

Stockholm · 13-10-2011, 4:12 PM

That is good news. One of the best shows on TV at the moment. Glorious visuals, brilliant acting and a gripping storyline. Some of the most memorable characters I've ever seen too - Richard the assassin, Al Capone (the scouser who plays him is amazing!), Agent Van Alden (creepiest dude on TV!), Nucky, James Dormity's mum, that crazy broad who talks like she's had one too many. So many to choose from.

What is the story with the actress who plays Lucy (the crazy ex of Nucky)? Is she told to act like that or is she not right in the head in RL?

HMHB · 13-10-2011, 7:02 PM

That Lucy character is the only one who really annoys me, I sometimes have to fast forward through her speeches

tom 2000 · 14-10-2011, 12:06 AM

Anyone else getting sound drop outs? Not big ones. Little more than a stutter but quite a few.

HMHB · 14-10-2011, 5:55 AM

People having been complaining about sound dropouts on certain channels for a while on Sky's own support forums. Plenty of complaints about the Atlantic Channel.

richp007 · 17-10-2011, 12:12 AM

Just watched episode 2. Stunning. Chalky is just Omar in a suit

Looking forward to seeing how this season pans out. Looks like one of cross and double-cross. Particularly like the change in Jimmy's character. Great writing.

Chox1988 · 17-10-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by richp007

Just watched episode 2. Stunning. Chalky is just Omar in a suit

Exactly what i thought, if you think hes like omar now wait till you see ep3

ODP · 17-10-2011, 10:07 PM

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Exactly what i thought, if you think hes like omar now wait till you see ep3

travid · 18-10-2011, 7:14 AM

Saturdays episode was superb.

From "Omar's" cell scene to the very end in the park, mixed in with the political/criminal brew, all made for a fantastic hour and a bit

HMHB · 19-10-2011, 7:26 AM

Still one of the best shows I've seen for quite some time. Up there with my faves of The Wire and The Shield.

richp007 · 19-10-2011, 10:14 AM

Yep my faves are the Wire and Shield too.

That scene in the cell was absolutely brilliant. Top class writing and acting all round. Loved it. And loved how they developed it over the episode.

plasma3d · 23-10-2011, 9:29 AM

Can't believe I'd never even heard about this before.. Just started watching season 1, got to episode 5 and I'm hooked. The acting and story lines are fantastic!

rover1980 · 25-10-2011, 9:14 AM

Absolutely loving this show, highlight of the week!!!

I tried to introduce a friend to it this weekend, they didnt like it. You can be safe in the knowledge that i will no longer be speaking to them!!

ODP · 25-10-2011, 9:17 AM

Series 2 gets better and better.

rulocal · 25-10-2011, 10:53 PM

Just watched episode 5. Incredible and pretty gruesome too..

Reminds me very much of Deadwood, which is very highly recommended.

ODP · 26-10-2011, 10:21 AM

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Just watched episode 5. Incredible and pretty gruesome too..

Reminds me very much of Deadwood, which is very highly recommended.

There were a couple of 'Nope! nope! nope!' moments

Stockholm · 03-11-2011, 6:47 PM

It is ticking along nicely this season. Looking forward to how this all plays out.

The scene between Dormity's mum and the Commodore (inventor of the computer of the same name, no less) was one of the best I've seen in the last decade on TV. Brilliant acting from Gretchen Mol and the guy who plays the Commodore. Very intense scene.

ODP · 13-12-2011, 12:22 PM

Watched episode 12 last night...

superb

Chox1988 · 13-12-2011, 12:32 PM

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Watched episode 12 last night...

superb

Yeh it was very good, cant believe the end

HMHB · 13-12-2011, 12:34 PM

Whenever I see Manny Horvitz on screen I just keep hearing Steven Seagal saying "has anybody seen Richie" over and over again

ODP · 13-12-2011, 12:39 PM

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Yeh it was very good, cant believe the end

ssssssssssssssspoilers!

HMHB · 13-12-2011, 1:09 PM

I did see it coming all the way but it will be interesting now!

Chox1988 · 13-12-2011, 1:25 PM

I entertained the idea they might but

, must admit i did think there was one more episode after this though so was expecting everything padded for another hour

JayCee · 13-12-2011, 2:11 PM

This and The Sopranos to me represent the absolute cream of US drama...they share the same writers and directors and I love the storylines, casting, acting, lighting, camera angles...even the opening credits theme music (by The Stones I believe, long-time favourites of Martin Scorsese) is superb.
This series alone is worth my Sky subscription.

Razor · 13-12-2011, 5:22 PM

How has season two been? I found season one very slow and fairly average viewing. Has the pace picked up and is season two better than the first season?

JayCee · 13-12-2011, 5:53 PM

I prefer the 2nd series...it's grittier and there's a bit more depth to the characters.
The FBI guy (forget his name) is one unhinged son of a bitch and one of the scariest characters on Tv when he loses it.

rulocal · 13-12-2011, 6:37 PM

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Yeh it was very good, cant believe the end

Planning to watch it this evening. I thought episode 11 was a bit of a damp squib so looking forward to a big finale.

HMHB · 13-12-2011, 7:47 PM

Sorry I've just realised that the episode I've just watched on Atlantic is Episode 10 so I'm a couple behind with the looks of things!

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12-10-2011, 2:27 PM	#122
Goooner Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Milton Keynes Thanks: Gave 841, Got 944 Posts: 13,374	Must be just you I've been seeing coming soon trailers on various Sky channels for at least the last 4-6 weeks if not longer.
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raigraphixs Eminent Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Thanks: Gave 1,740, Got 5,635 Posts: 29,434	Boardwalk Empire Renewed for a Third Season by HBO
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Stockholm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Glasgow Thanks: Gave 694, Got 390 Posts: 2,108	That is good news. One of the best shows on TV at the moment. Glorious visuals, brilliant acting and a gripping storyline. Some of the most memorable characters I've ever seen too - Richard the assassin, Al Capone (the scouser who plays him is amazing!), Agent Van Alden (creepiest dude on TV!), Nucky, James Dormity's mum, that crazy broad who talks like she's had one too many. So many to choose from. What is the story with the actress who plays Lucy (the crazy ex of Nucky)? Is she told to act like that or is she not right in the head in RL?
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HMHB Eminent Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nottinghamshire Thanks: Gave 2,903, Got 1,500 Posts: 22,107	That Lucy character is the only one who really annoys me, I sometimes have to fast forward through her speeches
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14-10-2011, 12:06 AM	#126
tom 2000 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland Thanks: Gave 97, Got 137 Posts: 2,493	Anyone else getting sound drop outs? Not big ones. Little more than a stutter but quite a few.
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HMHB Eminent Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nottinghamshire Thanks: Gave 2,903, Got 1,500 Posts: 22,107	People having been complaining about sound dropouts on certain channels for a while on Sky's own support forums. Plenty of complaints about the Atlantic Channel.
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17-10-2011, 12:12 AM	#128
richp007 Conspicuous Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Thanks: Gave 802, Got 940 Posts: 7,723	Just watched episode 2. Stunning. Chalky is just Omar in a suit Looking forward to seeing how this season pans out. Looks like one of cross and double-cross. Particularly like the change in Jimmy's character. Great writing.
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travid Prominent Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pentre bach yn Sir Gar Thanks: Gave 1,098, Got 571 Posts: 4,910	Saturdays episode was superb. From "Omar's" cell scene to the very end in the park, mixed in with the political/criminal brew, all made for a fantastic hour and a bit
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19-10-2011, 7:26 AM	#132
HMHB Eminent Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nottinghamshire Thanks: Gave 2,903, Got 1,500 Posts: 22,107	Still one of the best shows I've seen for quite some time. Up there with my faves of The Wire and The Shield.
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19-10-2011, 10:14 AM	#133
richp007 Conspicuous Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Thanks: Gave 802, Got 940 Posts: 7,723	Yep my faves are the Wire and Shield too. That scene in the cell was absolutely brilliant. Top class writing and acting all round. Loved it. And loved how they developed it over the episode.
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ODP Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Not Swindon Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: Gave 1,097, Got 995 Posts: 7,460	Series 2 gets better and better.
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23-10-2011, 9:29 AM	#134
plasma3d Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Thanks: Gave 512, Got 309 Posts: 2,623	Can't believe I'd never even heard about this before.. Just started watching season 1, got to episode 5 and I'm hooked. The acting and story lines are fantastic!
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rover1980 New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Thanks: Gave 0, Got 0 Posts: 12	Absolutely loving this show, highlight of the week!!! I tried to introduce a friend to it this weekend, they didnt like it. You can be safe in the knowledge that i will no longer be speaking to them!!
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rulocal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Thanks: Gave 89, Got 28 Posts: 1,047	Just watched episode 5. Incredible and pretty gruesome too.. Reminds me very much of Deadwood, which is very highly recommended.
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03-11-2011, 6:47 PM	#139
Stockholm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Glasgow Thanks: Gave 694, Got 390 Posts: 2,108	It is ticking along nicely this season. Looking forward to how this all plays out. The scene between Dormity's mum and the Commodore (inventor of the computer of the same name, no less) was one of the best I've seen in the last decade on TV. Brilliant acting from Gretchen Mol and the guy who plays the Commodore. Very intense scene.
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ODP Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Not Swindon Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: Gave 1,097, Got 995 Posts: 7,460	Watched episode 12 last night... superb
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HMHB Eminent Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nottinghamshire Thanks: Gave 2,903, Got 1,500 Posts: 22,107	Whenever I see Manny Horvitz on screen I just keep hearing Steven Seagal saying "has anybody seen Richie" over and over again
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HMHB Eminent Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nottinghamshire Thanks: Gave 2,903, Got 1,500 Posts: 22,107	I did see it coming all the way but it will be interesting now!
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JayCee Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lanarkshire Thanks: Gave 253, Got 1,396 Posts: 13,897	This and The Sopranos to me represent the absolute cream of US drama...they share the same writers and directors and I love the storylines, casting, acting, lighting, camera angles...even the opening credits theme music (by The Stones I believe, long-time favourites of Martin Scorsese) is superb. This series alone is worth my Sky subscription.
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Razor Preeminent Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Thanks: Gave 3,666, Got 5,686 Posts: 33,565	How has season two been? I found season one very slow and fairly average viewing. Has the pace picked up and is season two better than the first season?
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JayCee Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lanarkshire Thanks: Gave 253, Got 1,396 Posts: 13,897	I prefer the 2nd series...it's grittier and there's a bit more depth to the characters. The FBI guy (forget his name) is one unhinged son of a bitch and one of the scariest characters on Tv when he loses it.
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13-12-2011, 7:47 PM	#150
HMHB Eminent Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nottinghamshire Thanks: Gave 2,903, Got 1,500 Posts: 22,107	Sorry I've just realised that the episode I've just watched on Atlantic is Episode 10 so I'm a couple behind with the looks of things!
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