Bloody Boston
When James "Whitey" Bulger was murdered in prison in 2018, it marked the end of an era in Boston organized crime that dates to the 50's when Bulger was just another thug in the streets of 'Southie'. At the time, Boston was the site of heist so big it was dubbed The Crime of the Century. While Bulger was in prison in the 60's the Irish Gang War erupted with the infamous Winter Hill Gang coming out on top. During the 1970's, Bulger rose up the ranks of Winter Hill. With the help of his crooked FBI handler, his competition was removed, one by one, until he emerged on top as the face of organized crime in Boston.
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- Documentary, Suspense
When James "Whitey" Bulger was murdered in prison in 2018, it marked the end of an era in Boston organized crime that dates to the 50's when Bulger was just another thug in the streets of 'Southie'. At the time, Boston was the site of heist so big it was dubbed The Crime of the Century. While Bulger was in prison in the 60's the Irish Gang War erupted with the infamous Winter Hill Gang coming out on top. During the 1970's, Bulger rose up the ranks of Winter Hill. With the help of his crooked FBI handler, his competition was removed, one by one, until he emerged on top as the face of organized crime in Boston.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
A Mob is Born
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 120 mins
The first half traces the history of 20th century organized crime in Boston, ending with the victory of the Winter Hill Gang over rivals in the 1960s. The second half recounts Whitey Bulger's emergence as leader of the Winter Hill Gang.
Episode 2
Evil Rising
While James Bulger was ascending the ranks in Boston, other mobsters were up to their own nefarious business. When the head of the Italian Mafia was arrested in the 1980s, a power vacuum resulted in chaos and bloody gang war on the streets of Boston.
Episode 3
A Deal with the Devil
Tue, Apr 12, 2022
While James Bulger was ascending the ranks, other mobsters were up to their own nefarious business.
Episode 4
On the Run
Tue, Apr 12, 2022
In the mid-1990s, as allegations proliferated, Whitey Bulger disappeared and became America's most notorious fugitive for more than 15 years.