Reviews

We are in the half of the season, so what can we say? Well... When the finale started, i thought it's going to be an epic finale, which will end all the story parts, but it's not. I thought they moved 7 years from the events of the last season, because 1931 is probably historically the most interesting of all years in prohibition time, but no. Half of the time we are stock in 1880's. You would think that flashbacks are similar to those in Godfather II, so it must be interesting addition to the series, but no! There's literally nothing going on. So far we haven't learned anything new from them. You would guess that series has something to say in the present. Again, you are wrong. 3/4 of this episode is about Nucky and needless to say, i hate him since the start of 4th season. I used to like his character: Corrupted and charismatic politician, who liked to enjoy life, but had some morals left in him and was forced by all the people around him to be more and more gangster alike. Now he is just selfish uninteresting prick, which only concern is... Margaret. His part is tedious as well. For the defense of this episode, Al's character and part are still awesome. He is great combination of funny guy and deadly, unpredictable psychopath. But his part is there for only about 10 minutes! But if it wasn't there, i would vote much lower than that. In conclusion, i hope next episodes will be way less about Nucky and way more about everything else.

Let's start with negatives: This show is incredible stupid, script has HUGE plot holes and the whole promise of the show is stupid as well. Each and every character, except the main antagonist, is flat, one-dimensional and annoying as well. Plus acting in most cases sucks. But it's so fun to watch! As you can see, this show is NOT great and best thing you can do is not to expect anything from it. What are the positives? Well aside the fact, that the show's naiveness is charming (bunch of criminals in varies activities controlling the world) and the fact that plot is entertaining and can get your attention thought the whole episode, the main reason is Raymond Reddington! This guy is charismatic, has great taste in everything, before business always talks small talk. At the same time, he's demonic, ruthless and cunning leader of criminal organization, which intentions are unknown throughout the series. It's the reason, that makes this so addicting. If the show wouldn't takes itself so seriously, i would be willing to give this better rating, but I can't. So don't expect anything and you will be rewarded!

2006 Version: What I liked most about this "documentary", is that there is no voice-over that says us what to thing and it is just testimony of people who were in "the game" at the time. But when you add great editing, fantastic 80's soundtrack and footage you get story, that puts lot of movies like Scarface to shame. I have problem calling this a documentary, because lot of testimonies, especially from the people involved in drug trafficking are pretty unreliable. But who cares? After it ends you wanna see more. You will understand what made Miami so special and you gonna see the bigger picture behind the city. 9/10

2013 Version: For start, this version is not just 30 minutes extended, it has about 5-10% original footage. It is not near as enjoyable or interesting as first version, because all aspects what made first version great are not there. Soundtrack is mediocre remake from the original, it doesn't have that movie atmosphere and it is too long. There are few interesting facts, for instance you gonna learn that John Roberts was deeper involved than you would have think from the first version. This version has more reliable testimonies and it is less "glorifying", but the charm is gone. 6/10