Empires of New York

Production Note - Limited Series

Empires of New York is a standalone Limited Docuseries that concluded its 6-episode run in December 2020. This high-stakes production chronicles the meteoric rise and eventual collision of five icons who reshaped the landscape of 1980s Manhattan. Narrated by Academy Award nominee Paul Giamatti, the series utilizes rare archival footage to construct a definitive portrait of power, greed, and ambition. By focusing on a specific historical epoch, the narrative achieves a sense of finality, documenting the era's transformation into the modern age. The series stands as a prestigious historical record, capturing the intersection of real estate, finance, and crime. Its cinematic scope and rigorous journalistic approach ensure its status as a complete, self-contained exploration of a transformative American decade.