Farewell Daddy Blues
12th episode of the 4th season of Boardwalk Empire / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Farewell Daddy Blues" is the twelfth episode and season finale of the fourth season of the American period crime drama television series Boardwalk Empire. It is the 48th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Terence Winter and executive producer Howard Korder, and directed by executive producer Tim Van Patten. It was released on HBO on November 24, 2013.
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Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 12 | ||
Directed by | Tim Van Patten | ||
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Cinematography by | Bill Coleman | ||
Editing by | Tim Streeto | ||
Original air date | November 24, 2013 (2013-11-24) | ||
Running time | 56 minutes | ||
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The series is set in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. The series follows Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, a political figure who rises to prominence and interacts with mobsters, politicians, government agents, and the common folk who look up to him. In the episode, Nucky seeks to stop the conflict between Chalky and Narcisse, while Eli faces pressure from Tolliver in delivering more information.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.18 million household viewers and gained a 0.7 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the episode's bittersweet tone, performances and production values. At the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, Tim Van Patten received a nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.