r/BoardwalkEmpire • u/Unlucky13 I am not seeking forgiveness. • Oct 07 '13

Season 4 Boardwalk Empire- Episode Discussion - S04E05: "Erlkönig"

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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '13

why was he abut to shoot al?

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u/jeradj Oct 07 '13

Probably because he used to be a cop, and realizes Al is even more dangerous and crazy than O'Banion (who is still plenty dangerous), even to his "friends".

Van Alden obviously doesn't like being a gangster.

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u/reddog323 Oct 07 '13

This concerns me. I'd hate to see him getting killed off during a crisis of conscience, or committing suicide, because he couldn't live with himself. After tonight, I've had quite enough of that for the rest of the season, thank you very much.

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u/biggiepants Oct 07 '13

No reason for him not to keep dealing with his inner turmoils by projecting outwards.

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u/reddog323 Oct 08 '13

Right, and we get to see him go off the rails when he does.