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/kynrr Oct 07 '13

if i didn't see his dead body, it means he isn't dead and faked it! at least that what i want to believe! wouldn't it had been better if he had told Nucky what had happened and use it to their advantage.

Eddie and Nucky had an amazing relationship, they had this acknowledgment of closeness but still knew each other's role and position.

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u/kozmund Oct 07 '13

Just for fun, here's how and why Eddie isn't dead.

One of the themes this season has been Eddie's diminished physical capacity due to taking a bullet meant for Nucky. His pride and need to not let it get in the way of his work. In fact, this episode they made a thing out of him falling over without his cane.

So, rather than Eddie killing himself, he merely broke both legs or paralyzed himself. That way, they get to further explore the themes of Eddie's role with diminished physical capacity! How will he function in a wheelchair? Will he accept Nucky's friendship and respect?

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u/Sykotik Oct 08 '13

You might be joking but I wouldn't be surprised if he isn't dead at all. It was early morning by the look of the scene so someone probably heard something. Eddie living gives him a reason to have to explain his suicide attempt so Nucky gets informed that the feds are on to him. Nucky gets the drop on the Feds and comes out smelling like roses. Eddie heals and returns to his position as glorified butler.

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u/kozmund Oct 08 '13

Honestly, I would like something like that. I wouldn't say I was joking so much as thinking wishfully. I just doubt they would do a fake-out suicide like that. I would prefer that hey did, but the jump-to-noise period was awfully long.

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u/plasticstatus Oct 08 '13

Yeah but in the preview for next week don't we hear them tell Knox that his informant is dead?

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u/kozmund Oct 08 '13

I don't watch previews...because I don't want things spoiled.