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Boardwalk Empire

2010 – 2014Show5 seasons56 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic838.5Rotten Tomatoes92%95%

A tense, nostalgic crime series about history and crime, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Episodes

5 seasons · 56 episodes · best: S3E11 "Two Impostors" 9.5

Episodes

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Story

No one goes quietly.

Atlantic City at the dawn of Prohibition is a place where the rules don't apply. And the man who runs things -- legally and otherwise -- is the town's treasurer, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, who is equal parts politician and gangster.

Feels like

  • Gilded Age Crime Saga
  • Visually Opulent Period Drama
  • Moral Ambiguity & Corruption
  • Complex Family Dynamics
  • Power Struggles & Politics
  • Cinematic Excellence
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Historical Authenticity
  • Psychological Depth
  • Tragic Hero's Journey

Cast

24 of 243 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tim Van Patten, Allen Coulter, Jeremy Podeswa
Written by
David Flebotte, Howard Korder, Terence Winter
Produced by
Joseph E. Iberti, Rick Yorn, Rudd Simmons

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Facts

September 19, 2010 · October 26, 2014 · Ended

First aired
September 19, 2010
Last aired
October 26, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 56 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
115 countries

Tropes

No-Holds-Barred Beatdown, Vomit Indiscretion Shot, Had to Be Sharp +9

  • No-Holds-Barred Beatdown
  • Vomit Indiscretion Shot
  • Had to Be Sharp
  • Lady Macbeth
  • "Rise and Fall" Gangster Arc
  • Let the Past Burn
  • One Last Smoke
  • Deceased Fall-Guy Gambit
  • Bulletproof Human Shield
  • Mr. Fanservice
  • Slap-Slap-Kiss
  • Cold-Blooded Torture

12 of 571 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Boardwalk Empire?"

Questions about Boardwalk Empire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Boardwalk Empire?

HBO Max

In the United States, Boardwalk Empire streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 113 other countries.

Is Boardwalk Empire worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 83).

Will I feel good after watching Boardwalk Empire?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Boardwalk Empire good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Boardwalk Empire use?

No-Holds-Barred BeatdownVomit Indiscretion ShotHad to Be SharpLady Macbeth"Rise and Fall" Gangster ArcLet the Past BurnOne Last SmokeDeceased Fall-Guy GambitBulletproof Human ShieldMr. FanserviceSlap-Slap-KissCold-Blooded Tortureand 559 more

TV Tropes lists 571 tropes for it, including No-Holds-Barred Beatdown, Vomit Indiscretion Shot, and Had to Be Sharp.