This season has started well but I'm missing Jimmy, I think we need a good-hearted gangster to latch onto. Also, because there's so many men, male gangsters in particular, I'm getting rather confused as to who's who - they all seem to blend into each other with all their double dealings, lol!
Owen & Richard... though are they classed as gangsters, hitmen, bodyguards or protectors?
Notice they even made Gyp kinky like Ralph Cifaretto as well.
And two episodes without Richard Harrow
Notice it's not doing too well in the ratings either, falling week by week to an all time low of 2.11 million for episode 4
It's just a pity that Janice isn't there to kick him down the stairs. I really wanted that guy shot dead during this episode. :eek: Also, I think I must be the only one who likes Margaret and don't mind the storylines that steer away from the gangster element, as they seem more human. I would loved to have seen Nucky's reaction after she gave his land deeds away, though. I think Nucky still has a soft spot for her and the children.
I wonder why Nucky and Rothstein just didn't ask Richard to grab a spot nearby to Gyp's house and sniper him.
Aside from that ending this plot-line too soon in the series, I guess that Richard would have been too conspicuous in an area controlled by Gyp and his goons. They probably know of him by reputation.
Owen & Richard... though are they classed as gangsters, hitmen, bodyguards or protectors?
Yep, really liking Richard's character - he could be be the new 'Jimmy' as there's a lot of scope for him. I'd love him to avenge Jimmy's murder somehow and find a love interest - preferably taking Jimmy's son away from warped Gillian.
New romantic interest for Richard? I hope so. He's certainly the most sympathetic character in the show ,even taking his impressive amount of murders into consideration.
"Ging Gang Goolie" was the worst episode this season. The performances were fine but it moved at a snail's pace and quite frankly seemed (mostly) pointless. Everything that happened in this one didn't need 55 minutes of airtime.
"Ging Gang Goolie" was the worst episode this season. The performances were fine but it moved at a snail's pace and quite frankly seemed (mostly) pointless. Everything that happened in this one didn't need 55 minutes of airtime.
I thought we may have seen Van Alden or Gyp Rosetti this episode. Instead it was a lot of Margaret (again). Van Alden kills an agent in episode 5, yet isn't featured at all in episode 6.
Only seen up to Ep 3 so far, but I really like Margaret and her spiky barbs. She's a strong female character with guile to make her way in a man's world. I did like her little dig at Nucky when she said something like "Well, that's Broadway for you" indicating she knew full well of Nucky's affairs.
It does seem to be getting more and more gangsterish. I don't think the new gangster would have lasted five minutes in reality, killing innocent folk and cops. The actor's acting leaves a lot to be desired too. I personally preferred it when it centred around Jimmy. Still early days yet, though.
You think Gyp Rosetti is acted poorly?
I'd say you are in a tiny minority on that he is a fantastic actor.
Stephen Graham was fantastic in this week's ep, I thought.
And I hope that Eli can get back on side with Nucky.
Both his scenes with the little boy brought a lump to my eye and a tear to my throat. Maybe its because my dad never showed anything like that to me. Excellent acting that man, making me actually think "Ahh, Al Capone's a really nice guy"
-Margaret - God, as tedious as ever. I don't condone Nucky cheating on her but she has no room to maneouvre after banging Slater - who incidentally is a fine addition.
-Jimmy - Not missed one bit by me. He was a boy trying to play a man's game, with inevitable consequences.
-Rothstein - Not as keen on him so far. I found him much more quotable last series.
-Rosetti - Superbly acted and a top addition. Looks genuinely dangerous and unhinged.
I think Margaret's stories are there to serve both as a counter to all the killing and bootlegging but also as some sort of historical background to place everything else in. Irish immigrants, polio, women pilots, all that sort of stuff.
The other female lead, Gillian, has clearly stepped outside the room though.
Rosetti - Superbly acted and a top addition. Looks genuinely dangerous and unhinged.
You're not kidding. This guy genuinely makes me nervous whenever he's onscreen with another character. He's completely wacko and I'm loving it. So far, he's the best thing about this season. I'm hoping he survives for another one but I don't know if that's possible at this point. If he was wacko before then he's completely BONKERS now after the botched hit job on him.
Just seen episode five - decided to stick with this thread as I didn't want to talk to myself on a UK paced thread
It has started to pick up a bit for me now, I still miss Jimmy and I want them to find out that he was shot by Nucky and see the fall out from Gillian (who is still a loon!). Does Richard know Nucky killed Jimmy? I can't remember.
Gyp Rosetti is a whole new kind of psycho! Really like him as the baddy and I'm glad he wasn't killed in the shoot out - shame he used the hooker as a human shield - poor woman!
My usually pacifist husband actually said last night "God, I hope Margaret dies she is getting on my nerves" - the actress is playing her well though! I think she is going to have a fling with the doctor, or at least develop (unrequited) feelings for him.
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Owen & Richard... though are they classed as gangsters, hitmen, bodyguards or protectors?
It's just a pity that Janice isn't there to kick him down the stairs.
Aside from that ending this plot-line too soon in the series, I guess that Richard would have been too conspicuous in an area controlled by Gyp and his goons. They probably know of him by reputation.
Thank you, AC, I needed that!
Lot of dark humour in BE
I'm just thinking of Van Alden and his current 'issues' ..
Yep, really liking Richard's character - he could be be the new 'Jimmy' as there's a lot of scope for him. I'd love him to avenge Jimmy's murder somehow and find a love interest - preferably taking Jimmy's son away from warped Gillian.
That doesn't sound quite right :eek:
And I'm glad to see the freckle faced DA back.
I thought we may have seen Van Alden or Gyp Rosetti this episode. Instead it was a lot of Margaret (again). Van Alden kills an agent in episode 5, yet isn't featured at all in episode 6.
You think Gyp Rosetti is acted poorly?
I'd say you are in a tiny minority on that he is a fantastic actor.
And does she have to talk so slow?
Kadddieee, can you wash my bed sheets please.
Both his scenes with the little boy brought a lump to my eye and a tear to my throat. Maybe its because my dad never showed anything like that to me. Excellent acting that man, making me actually think "Ahh, Al Capone's a really nice guy"
-Margaret - God, as tedious as ever. I don't condone Nucky cheating on her but she has no room to maneouvre after banging Slater - who incidentally is a fine addition.
-Jimmy - Not missed one bit by me. He was a boy trying to play a man's game, with inevitable consequences.
-Rothstein - Not as keen on him so far. I found him much more quotable last series.
-Rosetti - Superbly acted and a top addition. Looks genuinely dangerous and unhinged.
The other female lead, Gillian, has clearly stepped outside the room though.
You're not kidding. This guy genuinely makes me nervous whenever he's onscreen with another character. He's completely wacko and I'm loving it. So far, he's the best thing about this season. I'm hoping he survives for another one but I don't know if that's possible at this point. If he was wacko before then he's completely BONKERS now after the botched hit job on him.
It has started to pick up a bit for me now, I still miss Jimmy and I want them to find out that he was shot by Nucky and see the fall out from Gillian (who is still a loon!). Does Richard know Nucky killed Jimmy? I can't remember.
Gyp Rosetti is a whole new kind of psycho! Really like him as the baddy and I'm glad he wasn't killed in the shoot out - shame he used the hooker as a human shield - poor woman!
My usually pacifist husband actually said last night "God, I hope Margaret dies she is getting on my nerves" - the actress is playing her well though! I think she is going to have a fling with the doctor, or at least develop (unrequited) feelings for him.