Your Thoughts on Boardwalk Empire

I will say that I was utterly blown away by the first episode. It was well directed, the production values outstanding, the performances fantastic and the characters seemingly three dimensional. Characters like Steve Buscemis Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, who in essences is a corrupt politician seems to have a more sympathetic side such as his affection towards the abused house wife Margaret Shroeder. Or Nuckys driver Jimmy, who wants to achieve higher then he is, but also seems visibly traumatized from his time in World War I.

The Set design is fantastic, and it seems they went into a massive amount of detail capturing Atlantic city in the 1920s. And Scorceses direction, his trademark style is there and while he is not directing the whole series, it really help sets the pace for the rest of the series.

So what did you guys think of the Pilot? Do you plan on continuing it? I do, and it seems HBO already renewed it for a second season!

It started out very slow. At the end though it picked way up. I was wondering where all the killing was (since I miss Sopranos and Deadwood so much). I think it's going to be a classic.

Ya, I loved the pilot. I can't wait for the next episode. The pilot was very well done and just beautiful. I love Steve Buscemi.t3hrubikscube

What he said^. May turn into one of my favorite shows. I already like it more than the Soprano's.

Ya, I loved the pilot. I can't wait for the next episode. The pilot was very well done and just beautiful. I love Steve Buscemi.t3hrubikscube

Agreed he really stole the show. What I love is that they did not go the easy path, as that you can sympathize with his character, and not be the stereotypical corrupt politician.

It was alright. I'm probably going to miss out on this show to watch Dexter instead. I'll find Boardwalk online though.

It was alright. I'm probably going to miss out on this show to watch Dexter instead. I'll find Boardwalk online though.

Rikardur

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It was alright. I'm probably going to miss out on this show to watch Dexter instead. I'll find Boardwalk online though.

Pirate700

It was alright. I'm probably going to miss out on this show to watch Dexter instead. I'll find Boardwalk online though.

Rikardur

Find another time to watch it. HBO reairs the heck out of their shows over and over thorugh out the week. And they have a ton of channels to do so, yeah you could also find another time to record or watch BE.

I didn't like it, and the sex scene was meaningless and bothered me.

Its neat to see olde tyme AC. It seems to have less crack whores and general sleaze than the contemporary Atlantic City I know and love.

Oh man thanks for reminding me about this. I remember hearing about it and wanting to check it out, but i could never remember what it was called.

It was good pilot, but I am a little worried that the show won't last.

Like Deadwood, the show has very interesting characters and settings, but I can't see what the main storyline is going to be that will keep audience hooked throughout the course of the show.

It was good pilot, but I am a little worried that the show won't last.

Like Deadwood, the show has very interesting characters and settings, but I can't see what the main storyline is going to be that will keep audience hooked throughout the course of the show.

swamprat_basic

I think it could last, as that the setting itself can open a number of opportunites for it. Prohibition imo is a fascinating time in our history and it is prime for great story telling. I think with the way the characters are set up too there are a number of possibilities. The whole thing between Nucky and Shroeder, and possible tensions between Jimmy and Nucky, as they are seemingly foreshadowed already.

For everyone worrying about the longevity of the show, its already been picked up for a second season (I believe). Typically, these shows don't run for much longer than 5 or 6 seasons anyway. My hope is that is gets a similar reaction to The Sopranos, but I get the feeling it will be more along the lines of The Wire (ratings wise I mean).

For everyone worrying about the longevity of the show, its already been picked up for a second season (I believe). Typically, these shows don't run for much longer than 5 or 6 seasons anyway. My hope is that is gets a similar reaction to The Sopranos, but I get the feeling it will be more along the lines of The Wire (ratings wise I mean).

BadNewsBen

I missed the beginning of the episode but I caught it from the middle. From what I saw it was fantastic and I can't wait for the next episode. I'll have to order HBO when I go home at Christmas to continue watching it.

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For everyone worrying about the longevity of the show, its already been picked up for a second season (I believe). Typically, these shows don't run for much longer than 5 or 6 seasons anyway. My hope is that is gets a similar reaction to The Sopranos, but I get the feeling it will be more along the lines of The Wire (ratings wise I mean).

Pirate700

I believe that they have advertising all over the place for this series. From empire Magazine, to the new republished Tie in Editions of the book the series is inspired by(The book which is a great read mind you, is a none fiction piece and covers Atlantic City from its begginings to the 70s.). I strongly believe HBO is gonig to repeat this high profile advertising with "Game of Thrones"(Which I am also very excited for) with the same amount of money put into it. HBO would be foolish not do it with "Game of Thrones" as that there is alot of anticipation for this series, possibly more so then there was for Empire(Not saying one is better just saying the hype around the projects).

It was good. Nothing too amazing. But good.

It was good. Nothing too amazing. But good.

blazinpuertoroc

Just curious as to what you did not like about it?

For everyone worrying about the longevity of the show, its already been picked up for a second season (I believe). Typically, these shows don't run for much longer than 5 or 6 seasons anyway. My hope is that is gets a similar reaction to The Sopranos, but I get the feeling it will be more along the lines of The Wire (ratings wise I mean).

BadNewsBen

No way. This is the kind of show that appeals to a much greater audience than The Wire. Scorsese's name alone brings in a large audience. Not to mention the fact that it set an HBO record for ratings.

I enjoyed it. I love the era from the 20's to the 60's.

Looks like we got the second episode tonight(Along with the season premiere of Dexter) its going to be an interesting night for TV

I have yet to watch the second episode yet, school and just family and being busy. But, I am sure thank ful for my dvr and I can watch BE and Dexter back to back either late tonight or tommorrow.

I really liked it, it better not end up like Carnivale and get me all hooked then suddenly get cancelled. PerfectCircles

Well it already got renewed for a second season, so you got atleast two seasons of BE!