When John Gotti, a Capo from the Bronx, gets fed up with the greedy boss, Paul Castellano, the most prominent NY Italian Mafia family will change forever.
Sinaloa and its leader El Chapo aim to become the world's largest drug trafficking organization, but their success is threatened by the Tijuana Cartel, and US and Mexican authorities.
The Medellin Cartel becomes the most powerful cocaine traffickers in the world, but when they go to war with Colombia the cartel tests their limits.
Oakland Hells Angels president, Sonny Barger, transforms the club into an organized crime syndicate and creates a blueprint for outlaw biker clubs to follow; federal authorities strike at the club, employing the RICO statute.
When Hispanic men see their membership to the Hells Angels denied, they form their own club: the Mongols Motorcycle Club; they clash with the Hells Angels and law enforcement.
Winter Hill Gang are the kings of Boston's underworld, until a secret alliance comes to light.
The Chicago Outfit takes over the Windy City, even if it means Al Capone's downfall.
America's deadliest prison gang, the Aryan Brotherhood, goes to war with anyone who stands in their way.