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Boardwalk Empire
Season 4
DVD cover
No. of episodes12
Release
Original networkHBO
Original releaseSeptember 8 (2013-09-08) –
November 24, 2013 (2013-11-24)
Season chronology
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Season 3
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Season 5
List of episodes

The fourth season of the HBO television series Boardwalk Empire premiered on September 8, 2013, and concluded on November 24, 2013, consisting of 12 episodes.[1] The series was created by Terence Winter and based on the book Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times and Corruption of Atlantic City by Nelson Johnson. Set in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition era, the series stars Steve Buscemi as Enoch "Nucky" Thompson (based on the historical Enoch L. Johnson),[2] a political figure who rose to prominence and controlled Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition period of the 1920s and early 1930s. The fourth season takes place between February 1924 and January 1925. The fourth season was released on DVD and Blu-ray in region 1 on August 19, 2014.[3]

Cast and characters

Main cast

Ron Livingston and Jeffrey Wright joined the main cast, while Charlie Cox and Bobby Cannavale departed.

Recurring

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
371"New York Sour"Tim Van PattenHoward KorderSeptember 8, 2013 (2013-09-08)2.38[4]
382"Resignation"Alik SakharovDennis Lehane and Howard KorderSeptember 15, 2013 (2013-09-15)2.21[5]
393"Acres of Diamonds"Allen CoulterTerence WinterSeptember 22, 2013 (2013-09-22)1.87[6]
404"All In"Ed BianchiDavid MatthewsSeptember 29, 2013 (2013-09-29)1.99[7]
415"Erlkönig"Tim Van PattenHoward KorderOctober 6, 2013 (2013-10-06)2.09[8]
426"The North Star"Allen CoulterEric Overmyer and Howard KorderOctober 13, 2013 (2013-10-13)1.90[9]
437"William Wilson"Jeremy PodeswaDavid Matthews and Terence WinterOctober 20, 2013 (2013-10-20)2.16[10]
448"The Old Ship of Zion"Tim Van PattenCristine Chambers and Howard KorderOctober 27, 2013 (2013-10-27)1.91[11]
459"Marriage and Hunting"Ed BianchiDavid Matthews & Jennifer Ames & Steve TurnerNovember 3, 2013 (2013-11-03)1.90[12]
4610"White Horse Pike"Jake PaltrowDave FlebotteNovember 10, 2013 (2013-11-10)2.08[13]
4711"Havre de Grace"Allen CoulterHoward KorderNovember 17, 2013 (2013-11-17)1.98[14]
4812"Farewell Daddy Blues"Tim Van PattenTerence Winter and Howard KorderNovember 24, 2013 (2013-11-24)2.18[15]

Reception

Critical reception

The fourth season of Boardwalk Empire received positive reviews from critics. On the review aggregator website Metacritic, the fourth season scored 77/100 based on 13 reviews.[16] Another aggregator website, Rotten Tomatoes, reported 95% of critics gave the fourth season a "Certified Fresh" rating, based on 21 reviews with an average score of 8.2/10, with the site consensus stating "Boardwalk Empire continues to benefit from its meticulously realized period trappings, but what keeps the show watchable is its supremely talented ensemble players."[17]

Awards and nominations

For the 20th Screen Actors Guild Awards, the cast was nominated for Best Drama Ensemble, Steve Buscemi was nominated for Best Drama Actor, and the series was nominated for Best Stunt Team.[18] Jeffrey Wright received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for the 4th Critics' Choice Television Awards.[19] For the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, Tim Van Patten was nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for the episode "Farewell Daddy Blues".[20]

References

  1. ^ Gilman, Greg (June 6, 2013). "HBO Sets Return Dates for 'Boardwalk Empire,' 'Eastbound & Down' Final Season (Updated)". The Wrap. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
  2. ^ Stanley, Alessandra (September 16, 2010). "Boardwalk Empire". The New York Times. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
  3. ^ Lambert, David (May 8, 2014). "Boardwalk Empire - Press Release for 'The Complete 4th Season': Date, Cost, Extras, Artwork". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  4. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (September 10, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Breaking Bad' Wins Night + NFL Countdown 'Dexter', 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 12, 2013. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  5. ^ Bibel, Sara (September 17, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Breaking Bad' Wins Night, 'Real Housewives', 'Dexter, 'Devious Maids', 'Boardwalk Empire', 'The Newsroom' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 20, 2013. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
  6. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (September 24, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Breaking Bad' Wins Night + 'Dexter' Series Finale, 'Devious Maids', 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2013.
  7. ^ Bibel, Sara (October 1, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Breaking Bad' Wins Big, 'Talking Bad', 'Homeland', 'Boardwalk Empire','Masters of Sex' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 24, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
  8. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (October 8, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' & 'Thursday Night Football: Special Edition' Tie for Lead + 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 11, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  9. ^ Bibel, Sara (October 15, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Wins Night, 'Talking Dead', 'Witches of East End', 'Homeland, 'Boardwalk Empire' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 18, 2013. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
  10. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (October 22, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Wins Night + 'Talking Dead', NASCAR, 'Boardwalk Empire', 'Guy's Grocery Games' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
  11. ^ Bibel, Sara (October 29, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Wins Night, 'Talking Dead', 'Homeland', 'Boardwalk Empire', 'Witches of East End' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  12. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (November 5, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Rules Again + 'Talking Dead', 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 5, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
  13. ^ Bibel, Sara (November 12, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Wins Night, 'Talking Dead', 'Boardwalk Empire', 'Homeland', 'Killing Kennedy' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  14. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (November 19, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Wins Night + 'Talking Dead', 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', NASCAR & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 22, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
  15. ^ Bibel, Sara (November 26, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Wins Night, 'Talking Dead', 'Homeland', 'Boardwalk Empire', 'Witches of East End' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 28, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  16. ^ "Boardwalk Empire: Season 4". Metacritic. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
  17. ^ "Boardwalk Empire: Season 4 (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  18. ^ Ausiello, Michael (December 11, 2013). "SAG Award Nominations: Breaking Bad, Big Bang, 30 Rock Lead the Pack, Kerry Washington, Mayim Bialik Sneak In; Orange, Mad Men Shut Out". TVLine. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  19. ^ "Big Bang, Fargo, The Good Wife, Masters of Sex, The Normal Heart Lead 2014 Critics Choice Nominations". TVLine. May 28, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
  20. ^ Lowry, Brian (July 10, 2014). "2014 Emmy Awards: 'Game of Thrones,' 'Fargo' Lead Nominations". Variety. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
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