Cuanto (Boardwalk Empire)
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Episode 4
- Howard Korder
- Christine Chambers
- Terence Winter
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| Boardwalk Empire episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Jake Paltrow |
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| Cinematography by | Bill Coleman |
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| Original air date | September 28, 2014 |
| Running time | 59 minutes |
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"Cuanto" is the fourth episode of the fifth season of the American period crime drama television series Boardwalk Empire. It is the 52nd overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Howard Korder, Christine Chambers, and series creator Terence Winter, and directed by Jake Paltrow. It was released on HBO on September 28, 2014.
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 and Margaret reunite, while Luciano suspects about Van Alden's previous life in Atlantic City.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.05 million household viewers and gained a 0.8 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances (particularly Buscemi and Macdonald) and storylines.
1884
The Commodore fires Nucky from the Corner Hotel as he starts planning the construction of a larger boardwalk in the area so Nucky can attend school. Later, Nucky takes Eli to the Corner Hotel with a stolen key, where they use one of the luxury rooms. They are eventually caught and taken away by Sheriff Lindsay. Taking pity on the boys, he decides to invite them to dine with his family. Nucky enjoys the evening, although he cries due to his life back home. Lindsay drives the boys home, telling him he can help him in anything.
1931
As his flight to Cuba is canceled due to bad weather, Nucky catches up with Margaret. She explains her association with Rothstein and that Carolyn plans to sue her unless she gives her the money that Rothstein provided. They are later visited by Joe Kennedy, who informs Nucky that he will not get into business with him. Nucky is not bothered by the news, and he reconciles with Margaret over dinner. During a walk in the boardwalk, they kiss, and Nucky states that he will help Margaret in dealing with Carolyn.
In Chicago, because of his huge ego, Capone is delighted to see a newsreel describing many of his actions, which includes the murders of Dean O'Banion and Hymie Weiss, and the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre on his orders. Luciano is visiting, but finds himself confused with Van Alden, believing he saw him before. Later, he informs Capone about Van Alden's previous position as a Prohibition agent. Capone interrogates Van Alden at gunpoint; Van Alden reminds Capone of his loyalty to him through everything he did, as well as to indicate Luciano disrespected him by telling Capone on what to do in his own city. Convinced, Capone spares his life. Later, in a sudden fit of rage, Capone kills one of his henchmen to take out his anger over Luciano’s disrespect.
In Cuba, Sally is called by Nucky to explain his absence, and is advised to take care of the business for the moment. She collects debts through the city in order to pay for protection of their business. At the Havana border, she is stopped by a military patrol due to a curfew. She is then arrested when she tries to bribe the officer, and the soldier also confiscates her gun. Desperate, she grabs a gun from a soldier, but is shot and killed by another soldier.
Production
Development
In August 2014, HBO confirmed that the fourth episode of the season would be titled "Cuanto", and that it would be written by executive producer Howard Korder, Christine Chambers, and series creator Terence Winter, and directed by Jake Paltrow. This was Korder's 21st writing credit, Chambers' third writing credit, Winter's 14th writing credit, and Paltrow's second directing credit.[1]
