Boardwalk Empire - Richard Harrow

Season 1, Episode 7: Home HBO. Jimmy Darmody , Al Capone

[@seheart]

By far the best non main role. As a veteran I love how the two have a close, yet quiet friendship. A trust formed from the horrors of war was written beautifully.

[@usynnstradler]

I found him boring

[@digginz8603]

same. OEF 7

[@digginz8603]

@dannysnaps kestorr Trump will have all our troops out of the middle east after his 2nd term. Peace is happening rapidly!

[@thatguy22441]

That's how it happens. We're rather cliquish, especially those of us who fought in the same campaigns.

[@digginz8603]

@Zetta dotta There will be 2024 if we can get the voter fraud under control...

[@kev3d]

"They're interested in what's in our heads so that next time we'll fight better." A chilling premonition.

[@pbdye1607]

This scene gets way more dark when you realize the reason that the "have you been with a woman" question made Jimmy so uncomfortable was that it forced him to think of when his mother took advantage of him.

[@thatguy22441]

That dude has some mommy issues. Big time.

[@nickwarner2524]

@@andrewbecker9062 I mean that's the main reason he went to go fight in WW1. School was done, he got his girlfriend pregnant, but the shit with his mom is what really destroyed him. He probably just thought if he's going to die, which he probably thought he deserved, might as well do it honorably.

[@marieadams3720]

Yes I thought that.

[@mat7083]

I just had a terrifying thought: Gillian Darmody is the American version of Junji-Ito’s Tomie. The way she seduces men, manipulates them, drives them insane. The way she took advantage of Jimmy and her grandson and pushed Angela away. The seemingly sweet smiling woman with a sadistic and narcissistic streak underneath. It makes real sense now

[@Townesvanwaits]

Wtf is junjtitos

[@meldme]

Jack Huston as Richard Harrow is one of the most brilliantly understated performances in years. He speaks very little, but exudes so much in other ways. One of the most enigmatic (and best) characters in the show.

[@jenniturtleburger3708]

He really really becomes inseparable from the character doesn’t he?

[@W47689]

I love the scene when, after Richard attempts suicide and he meets those hunters in the woods, he goes to Jimmy's and looks at him in his soul and says a very simple yet powerful question. "Would you fight for me?" Jimmy's reply is "To the last bullet, my friend." And then they go to scalp that land baron after he hit Jimmy with the cane

[@puresalemguitars9947]

I would go so far as to say in TV history.

[@10brink]

"it occurred to me, the basis of fiction, is that people have some sort of connection with each other that they don't"

[@andersonhenderson3281]

Richard Harrow: the most interesting character on this whole goddamn show. They should be giving him (AND Chalky White, Lansky and Luciano) more storyline time than Margaret's stupid moral dilemmas and Nucky's mistresses.

[@scottw8737]

@Joseph Jove no women watch this show

[@stefciok]

@@scottw8737 I know a couple that did

[@elainehoodies]

Some times less is more ..

[@scottw8737]

@@stefciok thank them for ruining it

[@biganimetiddies1287]

Billie Kent was a smoke show though

[@Muddabitch]

Richard Harrow deserves a WW1 Miniseries!

[@dannyislenska1741]

He already kinda did...

[@dannyislenska1741]

He only became this awesome because his face got half blasted off, he wasn't this awesome before...

[@alfiecrichton9834]

@@dannyislenska1741 I'm not sure what's you're on about, there's never been anything else made outside of boardwalk empire, let alone for Richard Harrow.

[@unrealjonny]

Best characters

[@JimmySmith2441]

Well fuck them right??

[@rogeredmonds]

poor richard. jimmy saved him from a life of misery and brought his spirits up. imagine what richard would be like if he never met jimmy

[@RM618h]

Alive.

[@SimplyLimbo]

@@nafemarsh i couldnt agree more. Jimmy was his friend. And Jimmy felt a connection with Harrow that transcends words. They have experienced something extraordinairy together. Now they have to live a civilian life which is a big contrast with the years in the war. When Harrow asked "would you fight for me ?" Jimmy answered "to the last bullet".

[@Capodecamper]

hahaha are you serious, i guess to each his own opinion. He would of killed himself(payattention), walked himself into the woods where those hunters would of found his skeletal remains. Not saying his life was better with jimmy, just saying if you pay attention to his character arc and know a bit about how depression he was going to off himself and he would have, had he not met the Darmody family.

[@jesseknerr529]

Capodecamper isn’t that what the first comment is saying though?

[@warrenbfeagins]

@@RM618h LMFAO!!!!!!!!! You said it first.

[@aceofdeath2]

Its funny because you think of Jimmy in such a nice way, but in reality he is a cold blooded killer. This is why the show is so amazing. It brings the positive and negative emotions on the audience and a dynamic like no other

[@ignaciogodoy7095]

He was a draft soldier, nice people forced to go to war

[@Townesvanwaits]

​@ignaciogodoy7095 uhh didn't he sign up? Cause he banged his mom? Which honestly, as far as mistakes go, there's worse you can do. His mom was smokin hot

[@hamsterdam92]

I like the part at 0:25 where Jimmy quietly realizes how the title of the book relates to Richard's condition

[@mdpj7315]

I just picked up on that. Good catch

[@susieq360]

I love how Richard says that people can't connect while he and Jimmy are connecting. 😊

[@joegarza1484]

Richard Harrow is a straight up badass

[@hksy2k]

A little detail that we missed in this scene is when james askes if he want smokes and realizes that he cant, he comes sits near him and smoke so he can enjoy it too :)

[@ericthegeneric1611]

Hey I had the same thought. It was nice to read this though.

[@NeonPixels81]

I don't think many people missed that lol

[@BeeStBowie]

His reaction right before he had to say “The Tin Soldier” 😂😂😂. Shows he was sensitive to war heroes like him too.

[@uziali533]

Beau StBowie i'm not the only one who still watchin haha

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Looking back on this scene now, I wonder if this is the first time Richard was in that place. Part of me thinks he spent long hours scanning those halls for a friend he could connect with, before finally finding a winner in Jimmy.

[@shonshrinks]

I love Richard, he is such a great person, filled with true goodness and a warm heart. Although life had been very cruel to him, he has never seemed to give up his kind and good manner.

[@thomasmatthews478]

Yeah great person, offers multiple times to kill innocent women and children during the show haha

[@shonshrinks]

@@thomasmatthews478 😂😂

[@as4598]

I like how he even puts it up to make a point he's serious and not making fun of Richard.

[@oofowie8882]

Bro he murders people for money

[@Townesvanwaits]

Didn't he murder a bunch of innocent people for money?

[@mveytia]

Very few characters and their performers have captivated me from their very first scene the way Richard Harrow/Jack Huston did. Absolutely phenomenal job from Jack and the writers.

[@MrBerg4ever]

When Richard says his last name "Harrow" like he did, I've always thought that's his actual voice without the wound he suffered. He probably has a very kind almost classy voice.

[@yawgmoth6568]

The actor is Jack Huston, he's actually very handsome and British so he probably does sound classy, assuming you're American in which case you find aristocratic British accented people classy.

[@ghostsofwargow2511]

This show deserved so much more attention. Absolutely amazing writing and characters.

[@peterlpool1387]

I think it will become more acclaimed in years to come. I think it got lost with all the new different shows on television.

[@Jffeeney3rd]

@@peterlpool1387true plus, it just wasn’t the sopranos. People wanted a new sopranos.

[@peterlpool1387]

@@Jffeeney3rd spot on.

[@xyxstradus]

His character Richard Harrow is the only reason I watch this show.

[@beefchops1400]

Stunning scene….both know each other without actually knowing one another! 😎😊👌

[@SirUncleDolan]

That's what soldiers are like, i think

[@MrDojo360]

I wish I had one good friend,like Mr.Harrow

[@MrDojo360]

+TotallyNot aCreep l true ,very true

[@jamallabarge2665]

You would have to be a friend like Mr. Harrow to have a friend like Mr. Harrow.

[@orangewarm1]

Love these guys. Both so well written. I studied WW1 poetry in school. These actors bring it to life.

[@mobiz711]

Beautifully acted. I almost stopped watching the show when they killed of Darmody. Took me 6 months to go back to it.

[@ranauldogreer2711]

I didn't like that either if you were going to kill him it should've been way later in the show.

[@christopher81818]

Richard Harrow is Master of "Boom, Headshot!"

[@one7decimal2eight]

Please turn down the volume. I need to hear the atoms and molecules shift in my room.

[@jdgoesham5381]

These guys both were amazing. The guy who played Jimmy really did an amazing job looking like he had been through some shit and hadn't quite gotten over it. Especially in his eyes.

[@Townesvanwaits]

Pretty sure he was a heroin addict at the time. So probably wasn't that hard to appear depressed and done with life. To have the probable possibility of dying hovering over you every day.

[@Whyistomatoafruit]

Ha, Richard has such a fleeting "Ah, yeah, of course that WOULD be the title, wouldn't it" look on his face when Jimmy tells him the book is "The Tin Soldier." Jack Huston is a very talented actor; all of the little subtleties in his performance, the way he makes himself both sympathetic, innocent, yet ruthless all at the same time... I've gained total respect for him since I started watching him in this show.

[@xax888servo7]

never noticed Jimmy rolled his eyes when he realized the book title might be a vulnerable subject to Richard. It's like telling a very disabled person you just met you're reading the hunchback of dame.

[@jenniturtleburger3708]

The first person to be nice to Richard and it bought a lifetime of loyalty.

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

His sister was good to him too.

[@billome4921]

This show was so great. Awesome characters, impeccable setting, interesting story. It really had it all. These two were my favorite characters along with Chaulky

[@apologeticsroadshow]

This video should be titled: "Richard Harrow: Master of Small Talk."

[@michaelpietrowski419]

The writing in the first season was wonderful.

[@sparrowprince3432]

Jimmy had a certain class about him.

[@johnpo2]

the more traumatic version of an extrovert adopting an invtrovert

[@meganthemagnificent]

Definitely my favourite character. I just wish they gave awards to actors who don't have major roles, because this guy deserves something for this performance. Can't wait til next season.

[@jengasias]

Most people are overwhelmed by an inner urge to lead a conversation with their interpretations about you. It's nice when they choose not to and still keep it natural.

[@patrickwalsh279]

I've watched Boardwalk Empire so many times now and it occurs to me that the two finest characters in the series are these two FICTIONAL ones, Jimmy Darmody and Richard Harrrow. And in this scene, they actually discuss fiction, with Harrow saying "the basis of fiction is that people have some sort of connection with each other . . . and they don't". But these two fictional characters disprove Harrow's assertion even as he says it; their friendship is instantaneous and sincere, based on shared past experiences and respect--one of the very best pieces of plot/character development in the show. What an amazing masterpiece this series is!

[@Dylanceck]

@3:18 the description of the shot , and jimmy's expression...exactly play out when nuck and jimmy's last moment was.

[@tehanua4383]

Love this scene. It sets up the entire next season. Brilliant writing and acting guys/gals.

[@DownInFlames85]

I like when Richard smiles after he lies, like he knew it would work regardless. My favorite character on the show!

[@Townesvanwaits]

How's life been after 12 years? Are you still alive

[@Townesvanwaits]

Your comment is older than some of the people in this comment section

[@Tervamursu]

Could be because they're both war veterans. Jimmy understand the burden Harrow carries on his shoulders since he too has seen the traumatizing things the trenches threw at the soldiers in frontlines. They both were also wounded, physically and mentally.

[@fyvp007]

These two were amazing together

[@gailcromie4476]

Two fantastic actors.

[@alexkrycek21]

I hope they explore Richard's backstory a bit more like they did with Jimmy's at the end of season 2 as I think his character is really fascinating.

[@the-blue-barron2791]

It's almost like they trusted each other absolutely from the second they met.

[@immortan-valkyrie90]

I love how Jimmy helps Richard get laid :D

[@BigBWolf90]

Jimmy: this is my friend Richard. He's a war hero

[@McMasterExploder]

Phenomenal character. Boardwalk Empire, best show on tv since Band of Brothers.

[@ShadowDwellerXXX]

i wanna know how it is he gives himself that deep raspy voice!!! XD Huston is british and has a very smooth sounding voice so im like -omg way to be a perfect actor XD

[@StupedKid]

Love this character.

[@BlackHoleSun1921]

It's interesting to hear how Richard's voice has evolved. It's almost like it's gotten easier for him to speak in his current condition.

[@gregfelice1969]

amazing character

[@TannerisSmol97]

One of my favorite characters ever 'close your eyes...'

[@markagrabowski]

only but the best! love this scene

[@maralinekozial9131]

My favorite scene in the entire show , if u had a friend this loyal , u would definitely know why i say that 💯

[@alanlittlemoon8194]

Best scene in the whole show in my view.

[@nautifella]

One of my earlier traumatic memories is the Denver VA Hospital during the Viet Nam war. I'll die before I live in one.

[@duranduran6415]

You do NOT find friend's like these two anymore.

[@PoetryEmotionNJ]

Love him!!!!!!!

[@woyame1]

Louis, I think this is the beginning of beautiful friendship.

[@meganthemagnificent]

@HelloThar9 I know, I was soo happy to hear that! I think after his first appearance he got such a good response, I don't know anyone who didn't like this character, and especially how good the acting was. Definitely talented, can't believe he hadn't gotten a role to show what he was capable of before this. Can you believe he was actually about to quit acting before he got this part? Really do not want to wait til next season lol.

[@filipselakovic9768]

Two guys who could have saved each other, but they kept fighting a meaningless war, since they thought they were too grievously wounded to stop. They weren't.

[@01sapphireGTS]

Love Richard.

[@themutualfriend5286]

"Id eat malarkey"

[@lordxeras]

Harrow is quite the Doctor Jekyll/Mr. Hyde character. On one hand, he seems sort of shy and sensitive, but then he casually suggests killing four people.

[@HumbledRich]

That's friendship

[@Danny2113182]

for anyone thats played fallout before, u notice how richard sounds like a ghoul? lol

[@vanillaaudio185]

Lol 😂

[@perceptionmedia8745]

Underrated comment

[@rileydavidson207]

You sir are a dick

[@ritathomas3926]

The wounded Veterans were issued tin prosthetics , then later rubber face pieces were used.

[@CoreyT127]

Smoking in the hospital. That was still aloud when I was a child in the 80s.

I don't know the actors name, but he's one of the best characters of the entire show. He does a great job with his character and really shows great portrayal of traumatic stress & difficulties after a life altering situation. He doesn't show full blown post war symptoms, which is great, because it plays into his character as being strong willed and being able to cope with scenes of intense violence, pain & affliction, even though he's more of a loner.

[@ams914]

Can't hear a thing. Great scene though.

[@alecbeloin]

best scene

[@richardwaddell6037]

To The Lost!!!

[@freefromself]

I hope Richard is in future episodes.

[@sirbizzyd3]

E online said that he was going to be made a series regular in season 2 :)

[@PCHDX]

anyone else reminded of Kiefer Sutherlands character in Dark City?

[@DildoOfDaDoom]

RIP richard

[@JonathanXLindqviust]

First monster to see him as a human being.

[@meganthemagnificent]

@sirbizzyd3 I then cannot wait til the second season, I wish he had been in more scenes in the first, mostly because he became my favourite character and this guy is an amazing actor, and has become one of my favourite actors now.

[@markagrabowski]

Classic scene... Ahhhh we needed more scenes of these two busting heads together

[@TheLuftwaffe1940]

"Bunch of Malarkeys" I see what you did there HBO.

[@futurestoryteller]

@Danny2113182 Whoa! I mentioned that on the last video I watched. Only, I think his character (strangely) reminds me of Fallout's ghoul characters in general. The scarred face is so incidental it's almost hard to believe it is - with that voice.

[@slothmag]

Richard Harrow spin off series? Got my vote.

[@leolldankology]

God forgot how to make guys like Darmody and Harrow.

[@PutskyF77]

To the lost! 🥃 Darmody & Harrow we’re a bad ass team that should have stuck around a lot longer together. If you wanna kill off a major character like Jimmy that early, at least have Richard sign his life over to become Nucky’ top assassin after Nucky does him the favor of rigging the court case and having Richard get parental rights to Tommy with Julia. Would have saved Nucky in the end possibly.

[@tarjay35]

@jarvisel *gasps* I thought I was the only one!

[@baronhyatt6729]

Some people realize this but a lot of people don't they're both vets they were in the war together different places

[@Hellraiza804]

I wish they had have ended Richard's story better than that. They made him make such a bumbling mistake. Blew chalky's daughter's head off. Then he gets shot himself and goes off somewhere and dies. Lol I like Richard, I wish his character had've gotten more before he died. Like maybe moving up the ladder in nucky's operaton.

[@ncrb73]

Agree. The writers didn't treat Richard's character with the same respect given in the preceding seasons. I don't recall Richard having any motor skill issues or whatever and the way they ended it made him look like an incompetent buffoon. Only redeeming quality was Richard's "Final walk"

[@Hellraiza804]

Yeah I think they were clueless what to do with Richard around season 4. He had that run in with the 2 guys in his sister's barn who he was doing murders for, but that storyline ended kind of weak. They could've did more with jimmy too, but from what I heard Michael Pitt was a nightmare to work with on set so they just killed him off. Jimmy and Richard were a bad ass team. They should've had their own spin off series. Lol

[@suncore598]

According to the "inside the episode" featurette I watched, they portrayed Richard's story in Season 4 as someone who couldn't endure the life of a killer anymore, tried to do something different instead, and was forced to kill again to keep Gillian from getting away with murder. But he couldn't kill as well as he used to partially because of his hand jury and partially because he isn't the same killer he was before.

[@WilliamThee4th]

Instant BFFs 💯

[@user-Brice]

Next time put the volume up. My hearing aid can't even hear this

[@zheffner666]

One of my favorite chracters out of any show. the face piece is creepy, disturbing and has the phantom of the opera elegance. Imagine him coming for you in a dark room and his face is the last thing you see. pure horror.

[@gailcromie4476]

You wouldn't be able to see him in the dark😤😤😤😤

[@zachjones4839]

The scene proves that deep down, beyond all the trauma, Jimmy was a good person.

[@omerbrooklyn8716]

Only people who’ve been to war can understand each other

[@Ryan-hl4ur]

For those who don't know, I very much appreciate the verbiage. You never hear the term "marksman", the highest level a "sniper" can reach. It's always "sharpshooter." Por que?

[@Damar158]

Keeps reminding me of Two-Face, with the Richard Moll raspy voice.

[@Kinkjo]

You can smoke anywhere💨💨

[@andersonhenderson3281]

I left him out because he usually get a good to adequate amount of screen time. He is extremely awesome though, I will grant you.

[@The_OneManCrowd]

At first I thought Jimmy was trying to be nice to him, then once his face did that shift I realized he just needed a killer to help him get over the top (pun intended) in the mob world. Great scene that shows the insanity of man, because no one comes to you out of friendship; they either want or need something from you.

[@taistelutomaatti]

@Danny2113182 He's also missing half a face kid. "lol"

[@bethesda423]

I love Harrow, Capone, Thompson (Nucky not Eli), and that Irish I forgot his name

[@uziali533]

bethesda423 u mean owen right ??