Jace Lacob

But with Boardwalk Empire, HBO has a chance to launch a series that’s will lure audiences still missing The Sopranos and The Wire, a complex period drama with strong characters, gripping storylines, and precise historical accuracy.

Based on Nelson Johnson’s nonfiction book, Boardwalk Empire painstakingly recreates Atlantic City during the roaring ‘20s, resurrecting a bygone era complete with its politicos, showgirls, shopkeepers, and bootleggers.

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