Why Richard Harrow from 'Boardwalk Empire' is Excellent Boyfriend Material

By Sarah Carlson and Courtney Enlow | Lists | October 15, 2013 |

By Sarah Carlson and Courtney Enlow | Lists | October 15, 2013 |

We don’t want to be clichés. We detest such things. But dammit if we don’t love ourselves a man who’s tall, dark and damaged, and Boardwalk Empire is lousy with them. But one tender piece of damaged goods stands head and shoulders and mask above the rest, and that man is Richard Harrow. And we love him. We love that beautiful, half-faced weirdo. We may kid about wanting a relationship with Todd from Breaking Bad, but we’re serious about Richard. Here’s why.

He’ll take you dancing.

He’s both crafty and sentimental.

Don’t be fooled by the mask — he has excellent hand-eye coordination.

Seriously, it’s impressive.

He’ll pretend to like your kid’s artwork.

He only has eye for you. (Sorry.)

He’s game for anything. Like scalping.

Or picnics.

He’s kissable. No, really.

He knows how to accessorize.

And to always bring a lady flowers.

He’s honest — always telling it like it is.

He’ll support you in your passions, and even participate.

Better still, he knows how to stay focused. (… Really sorry about that.)

He cleans up real good. A humminah humminah humminah.

He’s not bad messy, either.

He has a healthy view of relationships.

I can guarantee he’ll give you a hell of a rock.

He’s gainfully employed.

He’s a dog person! Like that dog he didn’t kill!

There’s just so much about his soul you want to fix.

He’s good with kids.

He’s good to have around the house.

He’s very organized.

Oh, and he’s a goddamn baller.

And he’ll avenge your death.

A romantic ‘til the end.

*Swoon*

Can we get an amen?