In the early 1970's, the five families of the American mafia ruled the streets of New York City, but a new generation of FBI agents are about to change the game.

It is 1978, and American law enforcement is at war with the American mob. But the FBI has a secret weapon, agent Joe Pistone, AKA Donnie Brasco who has infiltrated the Bonanno family.

It is 1980, and one of the most successful and enduring mob families in America is in Philadelphia. When Old School Don Angelo Bruno is assassinated, a bloody new era begins.

It is 1986, and with most of the mafia family bosses in jail, it's every man for himself. One gangster sees chaos as an opportunity, John Gotti.

It is 1993, and the American mob has reached a low point. Enter the newly Bath Avenue crew, who ushers in a violent new day in the life of Cosa Nostra, and the bloodshed gets out of hand.