This was the most enjoyable episode of Boardwalk Empire I've watched since about the 3rd season. I found the fourth season dull and this episode made me realize why: its lack of Nucky and Margaret interactions. Steve Buscemi and Kelly McDonald have excellent chemistry and it was great to see them together once again.
The scenes with Al Capone were also great. By now he's pretty much a ruthless killer and yet he's oddly likable and funny. Stephen Graham really does a great job at portraying him.
The 1880s flashbacks were nothing special, save for that tiny part where we see a bunch of pictures of young girls on The Commodore's desk. I thought it both a creepy and clever touch.
The scenes with Al Capone were also great. By now he's pretty much a ruthless killer and yet he's oddly likable and funny. Stephen Graham really does a great job at portraying him.
The 1880s flashbacks were nothing special, save for that tiny part where we see a bunch of pictures of young girls on The Commodore's desk. I thought it both a creepy and clever touch.