Good news: we will all live to see 1922. HBO renewed Boardwalk Empire for a third season.
No surprise there. The exciting, sophisticated period drama about political corruption in Prohibition Era Atlantic City is revered by fans and critics alike. Its outlandishly talented (and infinitely expanding) ensemble cast shoots out winning performances week by week, coming directly from its more renowned stars—including film actor Steve Buscemi, who plays the central character, the dishonest but (relatively) decent county treasurer Nucky Thompson—and from its lesser known cast members alike.
The first season explored Nucky Thompson’s seemingly boundless reign of control over Atlantic County through his many connections to crime syndicates, including those in Chicago and New York City. The second season, however, has seen Nucky fall from power as loyalties to him have become sparse.
The impressively early season order (there have only been three episodes of Season 2 broadcast thus far) is becoming a trend for Boardwalk, and probably a much appreciated one. Last year, the series was picked up for a second season after just two episodes of Season 1.
Boardwalk Empire airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.
Source: Vulture
