| "King of Norway" | |
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| Boardwalk Empire episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Ed Bianchi |
| Written by | Steve Kornacki |
| Cinematography by | Jonathan Freeman |
| Editing by | Kate Sanford |
| Original air date | October 5, 2014 |
| Running time | 54 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"King of Norway" is the fifth episode of the fifth season of the American period crime drama television series Boardwalk Empire. It is the 53rd overall episode of the series and was written by Steve Kornacki, and directed by Ed Bianchi. It was released on HBO on October 5, 2014.
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 meets with Salvatore Maranzano in New York City, while Van Alden and Eli are targeted by Federal agents.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.94 million household viewers and gained a 0.8 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances and directing, although some felt that the pacing didn't help in advancing the storylines.