..the true dilemma of this series is nucky's tunnel vision. his uneasy conversations with eddie remind us of this at every turn. regardless of the auxiliary characters & issues, this will always be the greatest challenge of nucky's life.

van alden's evolution continues to provide depth and humor to such a stark period in history. while his presence is measured, his impact through physical expression knows no boundaries.

its nice to see richard harrow finally get his due. while his character quickly became a fan favorite among viewers, his development was shallow. that the writers deliberately allowed his past to unfold over time shows great confidence. such a stoic individual since his introduction, he finally shows his humanity at home on the farm. this man is much more than a hired gun.

"..a servent, pretending to be a king..."

words that burn, down to the core of a man. an incredible introduction to dr. valentine narcisse. still uncertain how much of a factor he'll play in this series, but rest assured jeffrey wright will make the most of every scene. the convo/scene with nucky, chalky, & dr. narcisse was worth the weight of this entire series. its quite obvious that wright's delivery is the balance.


*skatin' the rings of saturn*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=B7E8dge7H8Y


..and miles to go before i sleep...