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The Sopranos
New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life that affect his mental state, leading him to seek professional psychiatric counseling.
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How are the recommendations for Boardwalk Empire selected?
This list currently contains 2 direct community recommendations and 18 additional matches from rating similarity. Genres such as Drama, Crime and History help keep the fallback matches close to the starting series.
Where can I stream similar series?
19 of 20 similar series currently include streaming providers. You will most often find matching shows on Netflix (9), Disney+ (5) and HBO Max (4). Availability can change, so check the provider shown directly on each recommendation card.
Are there completed series like Boardwalk Empire?
18 of 20 recommendations are marked as completed or ended. Examples: The Sopranos, Peaky Blinders and Deadwood.