Boardwalk Empire is an American period crime drama television series that aired from 2010 to 2014. Mark Wahlberg served as an executive producer for the show, which is set in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. The series follows the life of Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, a corrupt politician and gangster who controls the city's bootlegging and gambling operations. Mark Wahlberg's involvement in the series helped bring a sense of authenticity to the portrayal of the time period and the criminal underworld. Boardwalk Empire received critical acclaim for its stellar cast, intricate storytelling, and its stunning production design that recreated the glamour and grittiness of the 1920s.