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Season 2 – 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 — Season 2

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Boardwalk Empire delves deeper into both its intriguing supporting players and its rich tapestry of moral ambiguity.

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Edward Davis IndieWire Where the show clearly shines is in its tremendous cast that's constantly elevating the material and making you care enough to stick around to see who betrays whom and where the drama will go. Rated: B Jun 15, 2018 Full Review Gavin Godfrey CNN.com It seems this season aims to up the ante on the gangster element of the show... Bring on Gyp the villain. Jun 15, 2018 Full Review Michelle Kung Wall Street Journal Begins with a literal bang... begins with a literal bang. Jun 15, 2018 Full Review Jeff Baker Oregonian Steve Buscemi (Nucky) and Michael Pitt (Jimmy) have never been better. Jun 15, 2018 Full Review Anthony Venutolo Newark Star-Ledger Even though we had a decent body count this season, Empire really isn't a gangster show but a period drama that captures the country during a very distinct moment in its history. Jun 14, 2018 Full Review Michael Noble Den of Geek It has managed to escape some the hype that greeted its arrival and establish itself as a show with something to say. Jun 14, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cavid H Perfect season, one of the most saddest character conclusion oat Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review JM M Continues to be an amazing thriller. Great tv series Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/24/24 Full Review Distant O Seasons One and Two are superb. A dramatic arc that was worth of (and maybe derivative of) Shakespeare. But of course, the writers were keen to carry on and to wring every last drop of dramatic potential they could out of the characters and the plot. And so they did. Watch Seasons One and Two, give the other seasons a pass. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/24/23 Full Review evan m Continues season one perfectly. Starts to get a little lazy on the cinematography but the dialog and plot is still A+ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Season 2 of Boardwalk Empire is one of the best seasons of any HBO series, EVER. They do an amazing job of engaging viewers immediately, by creating villains that people love to hate. The season is full of action, and does a great job of helping you relive the true prohibition era. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The first two seasons are perhaps Boardwalk Empire's finest, but the second season stands out among the rest for its ability to set in motion a tragedy of Greek proportion that send the characters of this ensemble cast spiraling into each other. Nearly every character is fleshed out, their backgrounds and motivations made more clear, and the fuse of their destinies is lit in convincing fashion. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Steve Buscemi

Enoch "Nucky" Thompson

Michael Pitt

Jimmy Darmody

Kelly Macdonald

Margaret Schroeder

Michael Shannon

Nelson Van Alden

Dabney Coleman

Commodore Louis Kaestner

Shea Whigham

Elias Thompson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 2011 21 Nucky is shocked by an insurrection among his inner circle; an attack threatens Chalky's life and livelihood; Margaret deals with her son's problems; Angela vies for Jimmy's affection; Van Alden shows his wife around town. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 2, 2011 Ourselves Alone Nucky contemplates betrayal in his inner circle; Margaret tries to help Nucky avoid trouble; Chalky is badgered in prison; Owen Sleater scouts the Thompson residence. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 9, 2011 A Dangerous Maid Nucky calls in a favor; Owen Sleater intervenes on a delivery intended for a struggling casino operator; dinner guests clash at Babette's; Lucy frets about her loneliness. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 16, 2011 What Does the Bee Do? Nucky considers a risky legal maneuver; Jimmy and Mickey head to Philadelphia; Eli worries about the Commodore's ability to lead; Chalky is cornered at work and at home; Van Alden's agents target Mickey's warehouse; Richard lets down his guard. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 23, 2011 Gimcrack & Bunkum Nucky introduces a surprise guest speaker at a dedication for war veterans; Eli questions his allegiances; Nucky gets a new lawyer; Jimmy learns a lesson; Richard goes hunting. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 30, 2011 The Age of Reason Nucky arranges a risky liquor delivery; complications arise in Nucky's federal case; Jimmy finds a new mentor; Margaret makes a confession; Lucy struggles in solitude; Van Alden wrestles with his conscience. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 6, 2011 Peg of Old Jimmy faces a decision with long-term consequences; Margaret has a family reunion; a new prosecutor; Owen settles a score. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 13, 2011 Two Boats and a Lifeguard Nucky solicits advice; Eli is suspicious of his brother; Angela makes a new friend; Jimmy flexes his muscles at Mickey Doyle's expense. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 20, 2011 Battle of the Century Nucky barters in Ireland; Jimmy brokers a deal with George Remus; Emily's illness takes a turn for the worse; Halloran is questioned about Nucky's past. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 27, 2011 Georgia Peaches Jimmy tries to cultivate a new revenue stream; the Commodore's crew must deal with the city's striking workers; Nucky gets a new lawyer; Van Alden's future is uncertain. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 4, 2011 Under God's Power She Flourishes Nucky prepares Margaret for a worst-case scenario; Jimmy revisits his college days; Mickey Doyle must share his liquor profits; Nelson's past comes back to haunt him. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 11, 2011 To the Lost Jimmy hopes to make amends with Nucky; Margaret considers a life-changing decision; Manny admits to murdering Angela. 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 25, 2011