I have my theory as to why Boardwalk Empire star Jimmy Darmody (Michael Pitt) was killed in the season 2 final?

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episode. well, i've thought some more about this. and jimmy was just ready to go. he was deeply emotionally and physically scarred from WW 1. his wife was murdered, he killed the commodore, he's messed everything up with nucky and pretty much everyone else. that's why he ripped up the will for the commodore, going to that black maid, because he said if i die it goes to my son, and gillian said "heaven forbid that will happen." it was like jimmy was making atonements for his past descretions, getting everything in line to die. also, remember when he delivered the KKK guys to chalky? instead of giving only 3k per man to chalky and gave him 5k, and chalky seemed a bit puzzled by that. i just caught that as i watched it again, little clues like that. also trying to spend some time with his son at the pony ride, telling him what he would do on hot days, like giving him fatherly advice, and then giving his son the dog tags. also, when he knew where manny horvitz was, and when richard asked to come, he told him, no, i'll do this myself richard. and before that, it was like he was saying goodbye to richard when telling richard to really try to come back (meaning, come back in your mind from WW 1) and try to get on with your life, cause jimmy knew he had messed things up too much with his own life. also, he didn't want his son to get killed either, and not to inherit the money, so, jimmy was the sacrifical lamb. and showed up at the meet in the rain, with no gun, and no boot knife to a hit that the audience thought he was going to to whack out manny. he was actually going there knowing nucky was never going to forgive him (remember earlier in the episode, richard said to jimmy, "he's never gonna forgive you" and jimmy said, let's get a steak. it's like jimmy was at peace. i just don't get it though, i'm puzzled why it had to end this way. i figured at least he'd have a gun and kill that son of a ***** manny horvitz who murdered his wife, and then maybe nucky would've shot him, but no, i guess manny lives, jimmy dies, crazy.

what do you think?

Answer 1

I am very much in agreement with your point of view. Also that scene, after the meeting phone call, he saw his son with his mother, in good hands.



I am simply pissed off that they killed a perfectly decent character.



Unexpected? Yes... the director can be proud of himself if his main goal was to impress us with his own stupidity. Michael Pitt's character was the most conflicted, the most central and pragmatic character in the series. Now all we gonna see are, the very talented yes, but the very ugly, lips of Steve Buscemi's, now INCOMLETE, thanks to Jimmy's death, character.

Answer 2

You made excellent points, I had to watch the episode again, but still don't understand why they killed off the most interesting, worth watching character of the series. What's gonna happen to Richard now, will he take revenge for this? And what about Gillian? Who is she without Jimmy or the Commodore? They are going to have to come up with some great story lines for season 3 to keep me watching, Jimmy was one of my favorite characters. I also love Richard and I thought I liked Nucky, but him choosing that ugly, fat, Manny Horrorvitz over his so called son will probably be the show's demise. I wonder how many viewers were disgusted and decided they're not fans anymore.



I for one will still watch it, but will miss Jimmy Darmody :(



On a different note it made me happy to see Margaret get back at Nucky, by giving the land to the church, lol, I don't think she bought the whole "Jimmy reinlisted" crap at all and realized Nucky will never change. She got that look like "yeah right, I bet u had something to do with it."

Answer 3

Jimmy From Boardwalk Empire

Answer 4

Yeah I agree with everything you have said. I must admit I'm not surprised he was killed in this episode, I watched episode 11 yesterday and was shocked as the writers pretty much killed his character in that episode. Him physically dying in this episode was inevitable just glad he straightened everything out before his passing. Still I wonder what will happen with Harrow now and also Margaret!



Edit - Just read the answers above, I'm glad she did that too glad the series ended with a F U to Nucky, was funny to see him get his just desserts. Jimmy was the best character along with Harrow but wonder whether Harrow will stick around. Hope so!



Edit 2 - Maybe now Harrow has the family he's always wanted

Answer 5

Wow. I should watch this season again. But yeah you really put it in perspective. He really has been saying goodbye for a while. I am so disapointed that he died.



Maybe Richard will raise Tommy now. With Gillian. Gillian is gonna go apeshit on Hucky. I wouldnt be surprised if she was killed next season.

Answer 6

I think you made a very good point. It makes me angry that Eli got to live, and I hope he has the same fate as Jimmy. I totally thought richard was going to hide somewhere and watch over the exchange and at least shoot someone... no matter.

Answer 7

Dude, are you kidding me. This could have been taken in a 100 different directions. I usually dont blog-obviously I feel strongly about this huge M-I-S-T-A-K-E. Can you imagine how many people hate this move. Terrible. I have no interest in watching the show. Jimmy's character had everything. I literally took it off my DVR. FU HBO! Seriously whack of jimmy and then have her sign the deed over to the church...really...?? Dude, that was terrible- I mean not so much the deed but come on.... They could have gone in so many directions with Jimmy and Al Capones character...I am just sick!!!!!!!!