Ep 4. All In

In Boardwalk Empire season 4 episode 4, titled "All In," the pressure is on for Nucky Thompson as he tries to secure a lucrative partnership with a Bacardi representative, Joe Kennedy. Meanwhile, Chalky White is dealing with his own troubles, as he is forced to confront his daughter's new boyfriend and makes a decision that could put his family in danger.

The episode opens with Nucky and his brother, Eli, meeting with Kennedy at The Ritz-Carlton hotel in New York City. Kennedy is interested in investing in Nucky's Bacardi run, but he wants to make sure that Nucky's connections in Cuba are secure. Nucky makes a deal with him, but he soon realizes that he'll have to put everything on the line to guarantee the partnership.

Back in Atlantic City, Chalky is dealing with his daughter's new beau, a jazz musician named Dr. Valentin Narcisse. Narcisse is different from the men Chalky is used to dealing with - he's educated, cultured, and has aspirations of his own. Chalky is suspicious of Narcisse's intentions and starts to investigate him.

Meanwhile, Nucky's protege, Willie Thompson, is trying to navigate his new job at Philadelphia City Hall. He's struggling to find his footing and is being taken advantage of by his colleagues. This causes him to make a big mistake that could have repercussions for Nucky down the line.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise between Nucky and Kennedy, and Nucky finds himself in a precarious position. He must decide whether to risk everything to secure the partnership or walk away and lose out on a huge opportunity for his business.

Chalky also makes a decision that could impact his family and his relationship with Narcisse. He's torn between his loyalty to his daughter and his suspicions of her new boyfriend. This leads to a tense confrontation that could have disastrous consequences.

"All In" is a tense and dramatic episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season. With high stakes and complex relationships, it's a prime example of what makes Boardwalk Empire such a compelling show.