Boardwalk Empire
“No one goes quietly.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
5 Seasons • 56 Episodes
2010 – 2014
Premiered: Sun, Sep 19, 2010
Terence WinterLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 8: “Eldorado”
Nucky plans to relocate to Manhattan; Margaret impresses Nucky and a grain company stockholder.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Boardwalk Empire: Season 1 DVD Trailer (HBO)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-08
Cast & Creators
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Steve Buscemi
Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson
Kelly Macdonald
Margaret Thompson
Michael Shannon
Nelson Van Alden
Shea Whigham
Elias 'Eli' Thompson
Stephen Graham
Al Capone
Vincent Piazza
Charles 'Lucky' Luciano
Michael Kenneth Williams
Albert 'Chalky' White
Paul Sparks
Mieczysław 'Mickey' Doyle
Gretchen Mol
Gillian Darmody
Jeffrey Wright
Valentin Narcisse
Ben Rosenfield
William 'Willie' Thompson
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Winter
Howard Korder, Joseph E. Iberti, Rick Yorn, Stephen Levinson, Mark Wahlberg
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Place
Stunt Coordinator
Joseph E. Iberti
Producer
Rick Yorn
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Boardwalk Empire about?
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.
How many seasons does Boardwalk Empire have?
Boardwalk Empire comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Boardwalk Empire?
Key cast members in Boardwalk Empire include Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham, Stephen Graham.
Who created or directed Boardwalk Empire?
Boardwalk Empire was developed and directed by Terence Winter.