With such excellent source material this had the potential to be awesome. It was good but could have been better. It's easy to follow and the story runs along at a nice pace without too much repetition from earlier eps. Unfortunately, the script and acting are a bit unconvincing at times. The comments are insightful and assist. It really is a good story, Just could have been a bit more polished.

Have watched this series and even though based on what I read about some inaccuracies in the facts, the acting here is truly superb...it's hard to pick if the Making of the Mob New York is better or Chicago, I love how the relationship of Johnny Torrio and Al Capone have evolved as well as Lucky Luciano's relationship with his buddies through the years.Overall, a must watch on those who fancy Mob Documentaries / Movies.

I have seen all episodes through 8/8/16 of Making of the Mob, Chicago.Mike Malone was my Great Uncle. I have all his documents from Treasury; as well as a massive amount (3000+ pages) of Frank Wilsons and their Chief's Elmer Irey. I am happy to see that the focus/credit has been on these men (Irey needed to be included and I also suggest A.P. Madden), but as told through 8/8/16 it's a good portrayal. A few inaccuracies: (1) How Nitti was actually taken down as Mr. Belmont in Berwyn, IL- it's a cool, funny and creative story-line. (2) It was the Hawthorne Smoke shop's ledger that 'nailed' Al (I have it). (3) There was a lot more drama in the courtroom and I have the written notes on the take-down of d'Andrea, Al's bodyguard (4) Also very melodramatic moment when Al ran into Malone as they left the courtroom (5) Al offered Irey a $1.5 million bribe (6) Al wanted Wilson and Irey rubbed out by hired guns from NYC and Mike alerted them (7) Malone alerted all about jury pool and Judge Wilkerson switched them out as portrayed this past week (8) Eddie O'Hare stood up and testified against Al. Wilson's states this was another clincher for the conviction. Eddie paid the price later---These men got Eddie's son, Butch, into Annapolis. Butch was killed in WW 2 and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. That's how Chicago's airport got ts name I can go on and on--- I have enjoyed this series.marty dolan

As others have pointed out, this series is so full of inaccuracies that you probably would be better off watching re-runs of the old "Untouchables" with Robert Stack for historical context. Some examples:Dion O'Banion was not killed from across the room by the two gunmen who entered his flower shop. One of the men reached out to shake hands with him and held his gun hand while the other man pumped lead into him.In one scene, which is supposed to take place in 1925, there is a 1938 Chevy coupe in the background.Johnny Torrio was not shot in the street while out shopping with his wife. He was gunned down in the front yard of his home.Whoever got AMC to green light this nonsense must have bought a helluva lunch.