Boardwalk Empire

HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' was borne from the minds of Terrence Winter, he of 'The Sopranos' and Martin Scorcese, he of 'Mean Streets', 'The Departed', etc. not too shabby. 'Boardwalk' follows the lives of Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson, et al. in Atlantic City as Prohibition is introduced in January, 1920.

The series had only aired two episodes when it was renewed for a second season. As any actor will tell you, it all starts with the scripts and 'Boardwalk Empire' is no exception; the writing is stellar and is matched beautifully with actors who embody their character. Steve Buscemi is such a talented actor, having followed his career for many years now, he is a treat to watch as Nucky along with the notable cast of supporting characters - Michael Pitt as Jimmy Darmody; Michael Shannon as Agent Nelson Van Alden; Kelly MacDonald as Margaret Schroeder.

Prohibition has never looked so good.