HBO has announced the renewal of Boardwalk Empire, its Prohibition-era drama that follows the life of Atlantic City baron Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi). The show, which debuted last season with pilot directed by Martin Scorsese, has been an awards favorite, picking up multiple Emmys, SAG Awards, and Golden Globes for its well-received first season.

While telling the story of the power struggle over Atlantic City and Nucky's bid to hold on to control of the area, Boardwalk Empire has brought several historical figures into the fold (Al Capone, Arnold Rothstein, Lucky Luciano) as well as introduced intricate side plots featuring those in Nucky's orbit (Mrs. Schroeder, Jimmy, Chalky White), whether they want to be there or not. The show stars Buscemi (Fargo), Kelly Macdonald (No Country for Old Men), Michael Pitt (The Dreamers), and Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road), and features the likes of Michael K. Williams (The Wire), Jack Huston (Outlander), and Dabney Coleman (The Guardian).

Boardwalk Empire airs Sundays at 9:00 on HBO. To refresh your memory on what happened the last episode, check out Kevin Fitzpatrick's review here.

Have you been watching Boardwalk Empire this season? How do you think the show's second season compares to season one? Where do you think the show should go in its next batch of episodes?