The Making of the Mob
This docudrama series explores the rise of some of America’s most notorious mob figures, with each season focusing on a different city or region. It blends reenactments and interviews to trace how criminal networks formed, expanded, and clashed with rivals and law enforcement over time.
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Season 1
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E1
The Education of Lucky Luciano
Charles "Lucky" Luciano arrives in New York, teaming with Meyer Lansky and Bugsy Siegel. During Prohibition, Luciano's crew makes a fortune.
Jun 15, 2015 · 44m -
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E2
Equal Opportunity Gangster
"Lucky" Luciano gains power in the New York underworld during Prohibition. When two bosses start a mob war, Luciano plans to kill them both.
Jun 22, 2015 · 43m -
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E3
King of New York
"Lucky" Luciano takes over the New York mob, organizing the Five Families. As Luciano's power grows, so does the attention from the Feds.
Jun 29, 2015 · 44m -
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E4
A Rising Threat
Luciano's decision to enter the prostitution business gives Thomas Dewey the chance to arrest him and put him on trial.
Jul 6, 2015 · 44m -
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E5
Exit Strategy
Luciano is found guilty of running a prostitution ring and goes to prison, leaving Vito Genovese as acting boss.
Jul 13, 2015 · 44m -
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E6
The Mob at War
World War II begins, and the military asks Luciano to aid in the invasion of Sicily. Thomas Dewey considers letting him go.
Jul 20, 2015 · 44m -
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E7
New Frontiers
Luciano takes over Vito Genovese's heroin ring in Italy, then rejoins Meyer Lansky at a mob summit in Cuba. Genovese and Carlo Gambino plot against the mob leadership, and Bugsy Siegel's dream of Las Vegas turns deadly.
Jul 27, 2015 · 44m -
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E8
End Game
Vito Genovese and Carlo Gambino make their move. The police raid a mob summit, arresting Genovese. Gambino takes over.
Aug 3, 2015 · 43m
