Boardwalk Empire 2010
“No one goes quietly.”
What is Boardwalk Empire?
The television series Boardwalk Empire is set in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition era. The series is an American period crime drama created by Terence Winter for the premium cable channel HBO.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2010
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 56
- First aired
- Sep 19, 2010
- Last aired
- Oct 26, 2014
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The television series Boardwalk Empire is set in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition era. The series is an American period crime drama created by Terence Winter for the premium cable channel HBO. It is set chiefly in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. The city's treasurer, Enoch Nucky Thompson, is a key figure in the series, being equal parts politician and gangster. The series was created by Terence Winter and features a cast including Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, and Shea Whigham. Atlantic City is home to one of the world's longest and busiest boardwalks, which has been in existence since 1870. The series explores the intersection of politics and crime in the city during this time period. Boardwalk Empire premiered in 2010 and ran for several years, concluding in 2014.
Should you watch it?
“A powerful Atlantic City treasurer navigates the dangerous intersection of politics and crime during Prohibition.”
- compelling lead character
- historical setting
- complex narrative
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on political power and criminal activity.
The series depicts the criminal underworld and political corruption of the Prohibition era.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Boardwalk Empire Sep 19, 2010
- E2 The Ivory Tower Sep 26, 2010
- E3 Broadway Limited Oct 3, 2010
- E4 Anastasia Oct 10, 2010
- E5 Nights in Ballygran Oct 17, 2010
- E6 Family Limitation Oct 24, 2010
- E7 Home Oct 31, 2010
- E8 Hold Me in Paradise Nov 7, 2010
- E9 Belle Femme Nov 14, 2010
- E10 The Emerald City Nov 21, 2010
- E11 Paris Green Nov 28, 2010
- E12 A Return to Normalcy Dec 5, 2010
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 21 Sep 25, 2011
- E2 Ourselves Alone Oct 2, 2011
- E3 A Dangerous Maid Oct 9, 2011
- E4 What Does the Bee Do? Oct 16, 2011
- E5 Gimcrack & Bunkum Oct 23, 2011
- E6 The Age of Reason Oct 30, 2011
- E7 Peg of Old Nov 6, 2011
- E8 Two Boats and a Lifeguard Nov 13, 2011
- E9 Battle of the Century Nov 20, 2011
- E10 Georgia Peaches Nov 27, 2011
- E11 Under God's Power She Flourishes Dec 4, 2011
- E12 To the Lost Dec 11, 2011
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 Resolution Sep 16, 2012
- E2 Spaghetti & Coffee Sep 23, 2012
- E3 Bone for Tuna Sep 30, 2012
- E4 Blue Bell Boy Oct 7, 2012
- E5 You'd Be Surprised Oct 14, 2012
- E6 Ging Gang Goolie Oct 21, 2012
- E7 Sunday Best Oct 28, 2012
- E8 The Pony Nov 4, 2012
- E9 The Milkmaid's Lot Nov 11, 2012
- E10 A Man, A Plan... Nov 18, 2012
- E11 Two Impostors Nov 25, 2012
- E12 Margate Sands Dec 2, 2012
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 New York Sour Sep 8, 2013
- E2 Resignation Sep 15, 2013
- E3 Acres of Diamonds Sep 22, 2013
- E4 All In Sep 29, 2013
- E5 Erlkönig Oct 6, 2013
- E6 The North Star Oct 13, 2013
- E7 William Wilson Oct 20, 2013
- E8 The Old Ship of Zion Oct 27, 2013
- E9 Marriage and Hunting Nov 3, 2013
- E10 White Horse Pike Nov 10, 2013
- E11 Havre de Grace Nov 17, 2013
- E12 Farewell Daddy Blues Nov 24, 2013
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 Golden Days for Boys and Girls Sep 7, 2014
- E2 The Good Listener Sep 14, 2014
- E3 What Jesus Said Sep 21, 2014
- E4 Cuanto Sep 28, 2014
- E5 King of Norway Oct 5, 2014
- E6 Devil You Know Oct 12, 2014
- E7 Friendless Child Oct 19, 2014
- E8 Eldorado Oct 26, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place in Atlantic City at the dawn of Prohibition.
Who is the central character?
The series follows Enoch Nucky Thompson, the town's treasurer.
What is Nucky Thompson's role?
He acts as both a politician and a gangster who runs the town.
What time period does the show cover?
The series is set during the dawn of Prohibition.
Is the show focused on law enforcement?
The narrative focuses on a treasurer who operates both legally and otherwise.