All In (Boardwalk Empire)
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Episode 4
| "All In" | |
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| Boardwalk Empire episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Ed Bianchi |
| Written by | David Matthews |
| Cinematography by | Bill Coleman |
| Editing by | Tim Streeto |
| Original air date | September 29, 2013 |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"All In" is the fourth episode of the fourth season of the American period crime drama television series Boardwalk Empire. It is the 40th overall episode of the series and was written by David Matthews, and directed by Ed Bianchi. It was released on HBO on September 29, 2013.
The series is set in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. The series follows Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, a political figure who rises to prominence and interacts with mobsters, politicians, government agents, and the common folk who look up to him. In the episode, Nucky meets with Rothstein for a potential business, while Van Alden gets involved with the Capones.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.99 million household viewers and gained a 0.8 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, directing and character development.
Dunn secretly meets with Narcisse in New York, now working for him in the heroin business. Despite having an argument earlier on, Narcisse agrees to take Dunn under his wing and even gets him to beat a man on his orders. Meanwhile, Eli visits Willie at Temple University and, sensing he is unhappy, tells him to toughen up. Inspired, Willie steals laxative chemicals from a classroom and spikes a drink with them during a party. A classmate who bullies Willie drinks it and embarrasses himself in front of the other students, to Willie's delight. However, by next morning, the bully has died, disturbing Willie.
In Chicago, O'Banion sends Van Alden to visit Jake Guzik in the hospital. He arrives, meeting Capone and Frank. Despite his reluctance, Van Alden is forced to accompany them to make Guzik's collections. After spending the day with him, the Capones offer a share of O'Banion's territory to Van Alden if he collaborates with them. They then steal one of O'Banion's trucks, and a reluctant Van Alden accompanies them in joyriding it. While driving, they discover a person inside the truck. The person recognizes Van Alden and the Capones kill him, to Van Alden's horror. They drop him off at his house, with Van Alden agreeing to help with their plans in the upcoming elections.
Nucky discloses his plans to use the land parcel in Florida as a new operations center. He meets with Rothstein for a possible partnership, but the latter is not interested after their previous encounter. To convince him, Nucky plays poker with Rothstein and their associates. However, he decides to leave Rothstein out of the deal after the latter exhibits a gambling problem during their game. Instead, Lansky offers to buy Rothstein's share. Nucky accepts but gives him forty-eight hours to buy the share before the offer expires. During this, Knox meets with J. Edgar Hoover to disclose information on Nucky's inner circle, intending to take them down. Knox starts his operation by arresting Eddie, who had just finished spending a night out with Ralph.
Production
Development
In August 2013, HBO confirmed that the fourth episode of the season would be titled "All In", and that it would be written by David Matthews, and directed by Ed Bianchi. This was Matthews' first writing credit, and Bianchi's fourth directing credit.[1]
