AMC's The Making Of The Mob: New York Delves Into New York's Crime Families

Networks are all about the historical mini-series today. Spike has “Tut,” History has “Texas Rising,” and now AMC is delving into the makings of the mob with their upcoming docu-drama “The Making Of The Mob: New York,” coming to the network June 15 at 10/9c. The series takes a look at some of the key architects in New York’s crime families and how they managed to make fortunes as criminal masterminds.

The series, consisting of eight, one-hour episodes is produced by Stephen David Entertainment (the company behind “The Men Who Built America” and “The World Wars”). The series is narrated by Ray Liotta and stars Rich Graff, Ian Bell, Jonathan Stewart, Anthony DiCarlo, Craig Thomas Rivela, Stelio Savante, Evan Boymel and Gus Zucco.

You can watch a 20-minute sneak peek at “The Making Of The Mob: New York” at AMC and below the post are first look stills featuring Savante as Joe Masseria. So far, what I’m seeing looks like a gripping drama that will undoubtedly garner fans.

What do you think about “The Making Of The Mob: New York” and network television’s new-found love for historical dramas? Are you going to watch the series when it airs on AMC? Give your opinions in the comments section below.