Boardwalk Empire

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Season 4
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 19, 2010
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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Critic Reviews

  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Sep 12, 2013
    60
    It’s an ambitious work that is always fascinating, if not always successful. When all is said and done, Boardwalk Empire may be TV’s best uneven series.
  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Sep 10, 2013
    50
    Boardwalk Empire is as good-looking and well-acted as ever, but it still has bullet holes where its head and heart should be.

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#32 Best TV Season of 2013
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#80 Most Discussed TV Season of 2013
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#51 Most Shared TV Season of 2013

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 207 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 190 out of 207
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 207
  3. Negative: 10 out of 207
  1. NBAluke579
    Sep 9, 2013
    10
    Boardwalk Empire is a brilliant show and each season is better than the last. The cinematography is stunning, as well as the sets,costumes andBoardwalk Empire is a brilliant show and each season is better than the last. The cinematography is stunning, as well as the sets,costumes and sfx. The acting is top rate, the writing is subtle and nuanced, and the story is unpredictable and dark. This is another winner from HBO, and an amazing TV show overall. The first episode of Season 4 was amazing, and i am sure the rest of the season will be too.The year is 1924, and crime,corruption, and bloodshed has no end in sight in this moody drama.… Full Review »
  2. Ireland914
    Sep 10, 2013
    9
    This season starts off with some serious violence. Brilliant a show as ever with fascinating characters and an amazing ability to createThis season starts off with some serious violence. Brilliant a show as ever with fascinating characters and an amazing ability to create atmosphere. The show can only continue to get better from here!… Full Review »
  3. RyanRJN
    Oct 10, 2013
    9
    It's no joke that Boardwalk Empire is a brilliant show with great writing, writing I haven't seen since The Sopranos. This season by far makesIt's no joke that Boardwalk Empire is a brilliant show with great writing, writing I haven't seen since The Sopranos. This season by far makes up for last in every way. The cinematography is beautiful, character development is spot on, the story is A+. My only concern is that someone shouldn't die every episode, its not needed when you have such good writing. Must watch season and series.… Full Review »
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