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"Erlkönig" is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the American period crime drama television series Boardwalk Empire. It is the 41st overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Howard Korder , and directed by executive producer Tim Van Patten .
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Synopsis
Nucky (Steve Buscemi) heads to Philadelphia to deal with the fallout from Willie's (Ben Rosenfield) liquor fiasco. Eddie Kessler (Anthony Laciura) is detained by Agent Knox (Brian Geraghty), who uses physical and psychological tactics to elicit information about Nucky’s organization. A desperate Gillian (Gretchen Mol) turns to an unexpected source to score a fix, and is rebuffed in her attempt to reunite with Tommy (Brady Noon). In Cicero, Van Alden (Michael Shannon) is recruited by the Capon...
Deaths
1. Frank Capone- Shot by plain clothes policemen. 2. Eddie Kessler- Suicide.
Oct 6, 2013 · Erlkönig: Directed by Timothy Van Patten. With Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham. Agent Knox ruthlessly detains and badgers Eddie, Nucky pulls whatever strings he needs to to get his nephew off the hook, and Gillian becomes more heavily addicted.
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- Crime, Drama
- Timothy Van Patten
- 2013-10-06
Oct 8, 2013 · The Erlkönig is symbolic of temptation. His offers to the boy, of riches and women, are intended to prise him away from his father’s care and to sever their bond. The poem is quoted by Agent...
Oct 7, 2013 · Boardwalk Empire: "Erlkönig" Review. Warning: Full spoilers for the episode follow... When a character buys it on "Boardwalk Empire," it's rare that the viewer feels a true sense of...
Oct 7, 2013 · The Boardwalk writers then send her to Dunn to re-up her supply, the sole foray “Erlkonig” makes into the ongoing Chalky-Narcisse rivalry. Dunn clearly relishes the opportunity to hold a ...
Oct 7, 2013 · Despite the number of turning points in “Erlkönig,” this episode belonged to Eddie Kessler: it begins and ends in his empty room, the poem from which Agent Knox quotes, the moment Eddie ...