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Boardwalk Empire
"No one goes quietly."
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Terence Winter
Network
HBO
Seasons & Episodes
Season 5
It's 1931 and in stark contrast with the Roaring '20s, the country is now in the throes of the Great Depression. With the end of Prohibition in sight, Nucky looks to legitimize himself by forging alliances with liquor producers.
Episodes
Golden Days for Boys and Girls
Nucky reminisces about catching the Commodore's eye; Nucky joins Sally Wheet in Cuba; Margaret finds herself in the hot seat; Chalky tries to extricate himself from a difficult situation; Lucky Luciano sets a bold plan in motion.
The Good Listener
Nucky pays a visit to Johnny Torrio; Eli and Van Alden must recoup money lost during a federal raid by Eliot Ness; Willie has a job interview; in 1884, young Nucky deals with the death of his sister.
What Jesus Said
Chalky heads in a new direction; Margaret finds herself in a quandary; Nucky hosts a prospective partner from Boston; Luciano and Siegel meet with Narcisse in Harlem; in 1884, young Nucky flirts with a girl.
Cuanto
Nucky and Margaret find common ground in Atlantic City; Luciano encounters an old adversary; Sally Wheet makes a payment in Cuba; in 1884, young Nucky moves up the Commodore's ladder.
King of Norway
Chalky returns to Atlantic City; Nucky arranges a meeting with Maranzano; Eli reunites with June.
Devil You Know
Federal agents enlist the help of Eli and Van Alden to take down the Capone organization.
Friendless Child
Nucky tries to hold onto his assets in Atlantic City; Willie and Eli become involved in Nucky's war.
Eldorado
Nucky plans to relocate to Manhattan; Margaret impresses Nucky and a grain company stockholder.
Top Cast
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
