

7.649 minSeason 1 • Episode 10
LatestZak constructs a dangerous plan to bring down Richie. Kip's excesses threaten an important Nasty Bits gig. Clark and Jorge's efforts pay off. Richie is privy to the birth of a legendary music venue.
In 1970s New York, jaded record exec Richie Finestra tries to resurrect his failing label and fractured personal life while keeping his finger on the pulse of the city's new sound.
Direction
Scorsese's pilot is a $30 million fever dream.
Acting
Cannavale sweats through every scene magnificently.
Production
They built a functioning 1973 Manhattan. For one season.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
HBO spent $100 million on season one, then canceled it despite renewal. The sets were immediately destroyed for Westworld.
The fictional Nasty Bits were heavily based on the New York Dolls, with Mick Jagger's son James playing frontman Kip Stevens—nepotism as method.