At the top of the season’s index is Nucky Thompson, the Treasurer of Atlantic City. Unlike the traditional "godfather" figure, Nucky begins the season as a politician who happens to be a criminal, rather than a criminal seeking political legitimacy. His character arc in Season 1 is defined by the transition from "glad-handing" city official to a man willing to order a murder. This evolution sets the tone for the series: in the world of the Boardwalk, you cannot be "half a gangster."
– Family secrets are revealed as the election approaches. Index Of Boardwalk Empire Season 1
Nucky’s protégé, a young, disillusioned WWI veteran named Jimmy Darmody (Michael Pitt), proposes a bold idea: stop selling booze to local distributors and start hijacking the supply directly. When Nucky dismisses him, Jimmy takes matters into his own hands—robbing a shipment belonging to a Chicago crime boss. This sets off a domino effect of violence that echoes through the entire series. Index Of Boardwalk Empire Season 1 The Political