"Resignation" is the second episode of the fourth season of the American period crime drama television series Boardwalk Empire.
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, Chalky faces trouble when a New York associate visits, while Richard reconnects with his sister and questions his nature.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.21 million household viewers and gained a 0.9 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
In Chicago, Nelson Van Alden now works for Irish mobster Dean O'Banion, both as a delivery man and as an enforcer sent to collect debts.
Matt Fowler of IGN gave the episode a "great" 8.5 out of 10 and wrote, "The introduction of Dr. Narcisse helped give the season a tiny bit of momentum, but most of all he was just fun to watch.
Whether he's intended to be this year's version of Gyp Rosetti or is part of a longer game for the series, I cannot wait to watch every single damn minute he is on screen.
"[6] Seth Colter Walls of Vulture gave the episode a 4 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Well, we've finally got ourselves a new season, seeing as how our official protagonist-of-record (Nucky) and our actual one (Chalky) were set up with proper antagonists this week.
"[7] Rodrigo Perez of IndieWire wrote, "The point has been made, Boardwalk Empire can be a deliberately paced show, but on tonight's episode 'Resignation,' it appears at least one of the fourth season's key elements is in place.
"[8] Chris O'Hara of TV Fanatic gave the episode a perfect 5 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Backlash and brutality took center stage this week on Boardwalk Empire, with several characters taking hits to their bodies, wallets and pride.
Compare the easy manner with which Chalky's hand slips to his wallet when the band members ask for money up front, as Mr Pastor used to do.
"[10] Paste gave the episode a 6.9 out of 10 rating and wrote, "All four storylines, not to mention the interstices that kept other parts of the show's clockwork plot machine rolling along for the rest of the season, were excellently acted and immaculately visualized.