I think you're not giving the writers of these types of shows credit. Due to the difference between cable TV and HBO, I'll agree with that being said of Breaking Bad (on FX). As for the HBO shows, I'd love to know where you're pulling this "unheard of" malarkey from. You can't just say that without having anything to back it up. I'll give the writers of HBO shows credit where it's due especially with something as non-complex as the relationship between Nucky and Chalky.