‘Boardwalk Empire’ season 5, episode 2 preview: First look at ‘The Good Listener’

Where is the story going to head from here on “Boardwalk Empire”? Going into next week’s new episode, this is something we are very interested in finding out. During tonight’s premiere, we started to see the passage of time … and we also got to take a substantial look back in time, as well.

These are all themes that are going to continue to play out on the show moving forward, as well, based at least on some of the preliminary details that we have now for “The Good Listener.” This episode is airing next week on HBO, and based on the official details we have now, this is going to be a story that crosses multiple countries, touches in on the Capone family, and so much more. Take a look at the official logline now:

“Back from Cuba after a dangerous encounter, Nucky pays a visit to the now-retired Johnny Torrio (Greg Antonacci), who agrees to broker a meeting with the new “Boss of Bosses,” Salvatore Maranzano (Giampiero Judica). In Chicago, Eli (Shea Whigham) and Van Alden (Michael Shannon) are tasked by Mike D’Angelo (Louis Cancelmi), Al Capone’s (Stephen Graham) new right-hand man, to recoup money lost during a federal raid by Eliot Ness (Jim True-Frost). Fresh out of law school, Willie Thompson (Ben Rosenfield) has a job interview. Rebuffed by a group of would-be financiers, Nucky dines with Tonino Sandrelli (Chris Caldovino) before sending a message to Lansky (Anatol Yusef) and Luciano (Vincent Piazza). In 1884, a young Nucky deals with the death of his sister, Susan (Onata Aprile), while his father (Ian Hart) has a standoff with the Commodore.”

We have no idea how HBO plans on resolving all of this story within just seven episodes coming up, but we certainly do admire them for putting forth the effort.

Is there anything in particular that you expect to see on the next “Boardwalk Empire” episode? Be sure to share some of your thoughts / predictions right now in the comments.