That the TV series set in the past still exerts a certain charm over us is a fact. Undoubtedly, though, some eras are more magnetizing than others, such as the roaring Twenties, with its smoky exclusive clubs where people wear tailored suits and listen to jazz, while behind the scenes brutal power struggles unfold. If you’re looking for a series that catapults you into that atmosphere, you should definitely take a look at the short list below!
TV Series Set in the Twenties: Here Are the Ones We Recommend
- Peaky Blinders
- Babylon Berlin
- Boardwalk Empire – The Empire of Crime
Peaky Blinders
In 1919 Birmingham, we witness the rise of the Shelby family, led by a very charismatic leader, the icy Thomas. The latter is so ambitious that he throws himself into the world of crime, aiming to reach the world of politics, eager to elevate permanently his social and economic standing. Peaky Blinders is a 2013 TV series that has become a cult classic with an extraordinary Cillian Murphy in the lead role. Undoubtedly, this series is a milestone for the genre, as well as a benchmark for those seeking the perfect mix between refinement and violence: here the criminals carry impeccable class. Six seasons and 36 episodes that you should hurry to catch up on as soon as possible on Prime Video.
Babylon Berlin
Berlin, 1929. Gereon Rath, a police inspector, is transferred from Colonia to the world capital of excess and avant-garde to investigate the world of organized crime and pornography. Rath is joined by a young woman destined to become the first female detective, Charlotte Ritter; the two find themselves immersed in a parallel and underground universe that is quite dangerous. Babylon Berlin is a 2017 TV series that presents itself as a perfect portrait of Germany of the era, where the aesthetics of the Roaring Twenties are represented impeccably. Five seasons and 48 episodes available on Now.
Boardwalk Empire – The Empire of Crime
We’re in Atlantic City, in the 1920s. Prohibition is in full effect, so the production and sale of alcohol is officially illegal; this, however, only makes bootlegging a highly profitable business. Enoch Thompson, Nucky, is a politician with integrity, but also the city treasurer, with a double life: publicly he is a proper and elegant man, but at night he becomes a ruthless boss. Boardwalk Empire – The Empire of Crime is a 2010 TV series starring Steve Buscemi and produced by Martin Scorsese, and a visual feast, given that the attention to detail is so maniacially meticulous that the atmosphere of the era has been recreated to perfection. Five seasons and 56 episodes that you can catch on HBO Max.
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