Boardwalk Empire is a historical drama series set in Atlantic City during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. The show chronicles the rise of Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson, a corrupt politician and bootlegger, as he navigates the criminal underworld and the power struggles of the time. With its lavish production design and compelling narrative, Boardwalk Empire provides a captivating depiction of the roaring twenties and the dark underbelly of organized crime.