Devil You Know (Boardwalk Empire)
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Episode 6
| "Devil You Know" | |
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| Boardwalk Empire episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Jeremy Podeswa |
| Written by | Howard Korder |
| Cinematography by | Bill Coleman |
| Editing by | Tim Streeto |
| Original air date | October 12, 2014 |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Devil You Know" is the sixth episode of the fifth season of the American period crime drama television series Boardwalk Empire. It is the 54th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Howard Korder, and directed by Jeremy Podeswa. It was released on HBO on October 12, 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, Chalky takes an important decision to save Daughter, while Van Alden and Eli are confronted over a failed robbery.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.55 million household viewers and gained a 0.7 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, making it the least watched episode of the series. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the performances, writing, emotional tone and closure to Van Alden and Chalky.
1897
Nucky is now married to Mabel and they are expecting their first child. During his shift as Deputy, Nucky is asked by a shopkeeper to catch a boy who has been stealing from him on the boardwalk. Nucky and a young Eli eventually catch the boy under the pier, revealed to actually be a girl named Gillian.
1931
Having discovered Daughter in Narcisse's brothel, Chalky is told to leave, with Daughter refusing to name the father of her daughter Althea. He refuses to leave her and awaits for Narcisse, who willingly meets with him. Narcisse explains that he has prevented Daughter from resuming her music career, but Luciano's threat makes him reconsider things. He offers Chalky to work for him in the war against Luciano. Chalky accepts as long as Narcisse releases Daughter and Althea from the brothel, which he accepts.
In Atlantic City, a grieving Nucky has resorted to alcoholism after learning of Sally's death. He starts talking with two girls, Dinah and Irene, although their conversation annoys a regular patron in the bar. Nucky fights with the man, eventually knocking him unconscious. Later, in an alley, Nucky meets with the girls, who knock him unconscious and rob him. He is found by his henchman, Joe Harper, who helps him.
In Chicago, Van Alden and Eli sneak into Capone's office to find the ledgers. However, they are caught by Ralph. Panicking, they give the excuse they were trying to rob the safe. Ralph orders D'Angelo to deal with them. However, Capone shows up after partying with George Raft and Paul Muni - actors who are in the upcoming Scarface movie, based on Capone’s life - and believes that Van Alden and Eli were plotting something more sinister than robbery. Now believing that Luciano was right about Van Alden being an undercover agent, Capone threatens to kill him. Van Alden snaps, attempts to strangles Capone, and finally confesses his real name and past in a crazed rage. However, he is killed by D'Angelo before he can kill Capone. Shaken, Eli confesses that they were forced to retrieve the ledger because a Federal agent forced them, but he misidentifies the agent as Eliot Ness. Capone orders D'Angelo to kill Eli, also giving D'Angelo his ledgers for safekeeping. Finally obtaining enough evidence, D'Angelo secretly releases Eli, allowing him to escape back to Atlantic City.
Nucky is taken by Joe to the Old Rumpus, discovering that Mickey has assembled an army in their fight against Luciano. Back in New York, Daughter warns Chalky that Narcisse will betray him. Chalky states that he is aware and is willing to take the deal, knowing Daughter and Althea will live and enjoy a successful career, explaining that he knows Althea is his daughter. He says goodbye and then leaves through the back door, encountering Narcisse's men. Accepting his fate, he closes his eyes and remembers Daughter singing just as he is gunned down.
Production
Development
In September 2014, HBO confirmed that the sixth episode of the season would be titled "Devil You Know", and that it would be written by executive producer Howard Korder, and directed by Jeremy Podeswa. This was Korder's 22nd writing credit, and Podeswa's seventh directing credit.[1]
