Binge watching Boardwalk Empire right now.
I had seen season 1 which was excellent but I picked up the box set recently and dived in. Season 2 was a slog. Far too much focus on the families of the interesting characters and an entirely different vibe. I have no interest in children, maternity or the plight of kept women in the 1920's. I am interested in guns, booze and what happens when they go together.
Season 3 has been an improvement but I doubt it will get back to the heights of the first season. It's all about Richard Harrow and Eli for me now, also I would enjoy much more Julianne Nicholson and Michael Shannon. Julianne Nicholson is so far and away the most interesting female character that it's just stupid for her to be anything other than a main character.
She is fantastic.
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