Boardwalk Empire (2010)
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Boardwalk Empire is streaming in Japan on HBO Max on U-Next.
What the audience says
Boardwalk Empire rates well above most English series. It's sitting at 8.0/10 on TMDB across 1,345 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In Japan you can stream it on HBO Max on U-Next.
Is it worth starting?
This is 5 seasons deep — English crime with a drama streak. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 on 1,345 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Atlantic City at the dawn of Prohibition is a place where the rules don't apply. And the man who runs things -- legally and otherwise -- is the town's treasurer, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, who is equal parts politician and gangster.
Good to know
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Terence Winter
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max on U-Next titles in Japan
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