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Season 4 – Boardwalk Empire

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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. Side by side with his brother Elias, Atlantic City's sheriff, and a crew of ward bosses and local tough guys, Nucky gains a reputation as the man to see for illegal alcohol. He does business with all the top gangsters -- Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, "Big Jim" Colosimo -- and he does it well ... until a former protégé takes matters into his own hands, setting the Feds on Nucky's tail.
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Boardwalk Empire continues to benefit from its meticulously realized period trappings, but what keeps the show watchable is its supremely talented ensemble players.

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Tim Molloy TheWrap Jun 18, 2018
Nine more months to wait and see how Boardwalk will stun us again. Go to Full Review Sarene Leeds Rolling Stone Jun 18, 2018
It was worth the slow burn. Go to Full Review Neil Drumming Salon.com Jun 16, 2018
This season, Chalky White literally comes into his own... Narcisse's language and affect confound White. There is a palpable sadness to their scenes together. Go to Full Review Richard Church What Culture Jun 18, 2018
The finale efficiently tied many of the loose ends from this season together while closing the book on some hated and loved characters, shaking the status quo up for next season. Go to Full Review Anthony Venutolo Newark Star-Ledger Jun 16, 2018
It was a slow-cook season filled with tons of great moments and performances. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Sep 21, 2025 12 successful episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Originally aired on Home Box Office (HBO) and streaming on HBO Max!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Jun 30, 2021 As close to perfect as it gets - great acting by EVERYONE, every episode instantly mesmerizes you. True art. See more Nov 27, 2020 One of the most structured, layered, and complex series ever. Each tiny event shapes up another, all occurring simultaneously. Plenty of main characters, each beautifully written for their arc and purposes. Highly political mafia stuffs with quality dialogues, flawless acting, artistic details, and Grammy winning music. Too good, too elegant | follow us at @uncle.review See more Jun 17, 2018 This season is a slow build, it definitely drags on, however with patience comes rewards. And Boardwalk has plenty of them. See more Sep 18, 2015 Season 4 started the go down a bit with Nucky being located in Florida while Dr. Narcisse had a feud with Chalky. The plot seemed a bit uneven but still watchable with plenty of fun. See more Oct 14, 2014 Season Four is just as well made as the previous ones thanks to it's great cast, developed characters and well written scripts. See more Read all reviews
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Steve Buscemi

Enoch "Nucky" Thompson

Kelly Macdonald

Margaret Schroeder

Michael Shannon

Nelson Van Alden

Shea Whigham

Elias Thompson

Anthony Laciura

Eddie Kessler

Stephen Graham

Al Capone

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 8, 2013 New York Sour Nucky makes a peace offering to Joe Masseria; Federal Agent Warren Knox arrives in Atlantic City; Gillian seeks custody of her grandson; Eli's son turns to Nucky for advice; Al Capone plans to expand his Chicago business. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 15, 2013 Resignation Van Alden is ordered to keep tabs on Al Capone; Dr. Valentin Narcisse clashes with Chalky and Nucky; Agent Knox aligns himself with J. Edgar Hoover; Harrow fails to finish a job; Eddie demands a promotion; Nucky leaves for Florida. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 22, 2013 Acres of Diamonds Nucky has reservations about an investment; Valentin Narcisse books a jazz singer to perform at the Onyx; Willie attempts to elevate his social standing at college; Gillian agrees to pose as Roy Phillips' wife; Harrow tries to bury his past. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 29, 2013 All In Nucky gets to know Arnold Rothstein over a card game; Eddie is detoured after making a delivery; Al and Frank Capone finish a collector's route; Agent Knox vows to exploit Nucky's weakest link; Willie and his roommate take a practical joke too far. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 6, 2013 Erlkonig Nucky heads to Philadelphia; Agent Knox detains Eddie Kessler to obtain information about Nucky's organization; Gillian tries to score a fix; Van Alden is recruited by the Capones. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 13, 2013 The North Star Nucky heads to Tampa to work out details of his land deal with Bill McCoy; Richard Harrow returns to Atlantic City; Agent Knox tries to gain Eli's trust; Chalky takes out his frustrations on Daughter Maitland. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 20, 2013 William Wilson Eli confronts Nucky after Willie makes an unpopular decision; Margaret has a surprise encounter; Joe Masseria orders Lucky Luciano to return to Tampa; Roy Phillips helps Gillian; Al Capone tries to get Johnny Torrio to turn on a rival gangster. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 27, 2013 The Old Ship of Zion Nucky's shipment from Florida contains unexpected cargo; Agent Knox uncovers new information on the Thompsons; Willie reconsiders his recent life choices; Chalky challenges Valentin Narcisse. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 3, 2013 Marriage and Hunting Nucky refuses to back Chalky in a conflict; Gillian makes her custody case in court; Van Alden stands up to Capone and comes clean to O'Banion; Rothstein tries to make a trade. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 10, 2013 White Horse Pike Nucky enlists Eli and Agent Knox to check the cargo in the Florida shipments; Margaret considers making a deal with Rothstein; Capone grows suspicious of Torrio; Nucky faces a dilemma. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 17, 2013 Havre de Grace A warning prompts Nucky to take inventory; Chalky and daughter take refuge with his former mentor; Gillian considers starting a new life with Roy Phillips. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 24, 2013 Farewell Daddy Blues Agent Knox launches his plan targeting Nucky; Capone and Torrio reach an agreement; Chalky looks to settle scores; Richard steps forward to save Tommy. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Terence Winter, Martin Scorsese, Timothy Van Patten, Stephen Levinson, Mark Wahlberg
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 8, 2013
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