"Two Imposters" | |
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Boardwalk Empire episode | |
Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 11 |
Directed by | Allen Coulter |
Written by | Howard Korder |
Cinematography by | David Franco |
Editing by | Kate Sanford |
Original air date | November 25, 2012 |
Running time | 49 minutes |
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"Two Imposters" is the eleventh episode of the third season of the American period crime drama television series Boardwalk Empire. It is the 35th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Howard Korder, and directed by Allen Coulter. It was released on HBO on November 25, 2012.
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 goes on the run when Gyp Rosetti sends hitmen after him.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.30 million household viewers and gained a 0.8 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received universal acclaim from critics, who praised the directing, writing, performances, build-up and tension, and is considered one of the best episodes of the series.