"Prohibition"

2010 · 5 Seasons · HBO · Crime / Drama / Period

Boardwalk Empire brought Prohibition-era Atlantic City to life with production values that still hold up more than a decade later, and Steve Buscemi's Nucky Thompson remains one of HBO's most fascinating antiheroes. The first three seasons deliver some of the best historical crime drama ever made for television, with a supporting cast that turns real gangsters into compelling characters. A weaker fourth season and a rushed final run prevent it from reaching the heights of HBO's very best. This is a show that aimed for the prestige of its network's finest and came close enough to be worth every hour, even when it stumbles.