Bone for Tuna
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Episode 3
| "Bone for Tuna" | |
|---|---|
| Boardwalk Empire episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Jeremy Podeswa |
| Written by | Chris Haddock |
| Cinematography by | David Franco |
| Editing by | Kate Sanford |
| Original air date | September 30, 2012 |
| Running time | 55 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Bone for Tuna" is the third episode of the third season of the American period crime drama television series Boardwalk Empire. It is the 27th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Chris Haddock, and directed by Jeremy Podeswa. It was released on HBO on September 30, 2012.
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 seeks to form a deal with Gyp, while Van Alden faces problems in Chicago.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.36 million household viewers and gained a 0.9 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances (particularly Bobby Cannavale) and character development.
Nucky is haunted by recurring nightmares, just as he must attend a ceremony in his honor from the Catholic Church for his donation. He decides to skip the ceremony, and instead meets with Gyp in Tabor Heights to discuss the problem with the transportation routes. To earn his trust, Nucky decides to supply him with liquor and invites him back to Atlantic City.
Luciano assigns one of his henchmen, Benjamin Siegel, to lead a heroin deal. However, the deal goes awry when Siegel is almost killed in an assassination attempt ordered by Joe Masseria. Luciano also refuses to continue financially helping Gillian's club, as he feels there is no good return on investment in the Artemis Club. She is later visited by Gyp, with whom she shares history. Nucky eventually attends the church ceremony with Margaret, but continues seeing hallucinations, as well as remembering moments with Jimmy. At the reception, Margaret once again brings up the concept of a women's health clinic to the Bishop, catching his interest.
In Chicago, Van Alden continues struggling as a salesman, and must also tolerate his co-workers, who often play jokes on him. He is invited by his co-workers to a speakeasy after hours, which he accepts. As the co-workers continue mocking him, the place is raided by authorities. One of the officers recognizes Van Alden as a neighbor and decides to let him go after taking some of his money.
While tending bar, Richard is informed by a man that Mickey claims to have killed Manny Horvitz. Upset, Richard sneaks into his apartment to hold him at gunpoint. He brings him to Nucky's office to confess his deception, confirming that Richard himself killed Manny to avenge Angela. He reiterates that despite the confession, he will not pursue Nucky. Due to this, Nucky misses a meeting with Gyp to give him his supply. He instead leaves him a note that reads "bone for tuna", which is a reference to a previous conversation they had when Gyp wished him "buona fortuna." Gyp feels insulted, and burns the Sheriff of Tabor Heights alive when he reprimands him for smoking near a gas station. Nucky visits Billie Kent's apartment and decides to sleep when she is not home. He wakes up the following morning, finding her making bacon.
Production
Development
The episode was written by co-executive producer Chris Haddock, and directed by Jeremy Podeswa. This was Haddock's first writing credit, and Podeswa's fourth directing credit.[1]
