Deadwood - Season 2 Review
Season rating - 9.5-amazing
Highlight episode - Boy-the-Earth-Talks-To
Another superb season with some great character studies throughout and many memorable moments. The finale showcased the camp at a changing point as Hearst arrived, all building up to a stunning final 10 minutes incorporating all the best elements of the show.
Highlight episode - Boy-the-Earth-Talks-To
Another superb season with some great character studies throughout and many memorable moments. The finale showcased the camp at a changing point as Hearst arrived, all building up to a stunning final 10 minutes incorporating all the best elements of the show.
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- DirectorEd BianchiStarsTimothy OlyphantIan McShaneMolly ParkerTensions flare as the camp faces an uncertain future. Al Swearengen taunts Seth Bullock over his relationship with Alma Garret, and the resulting confrontation between sheriff and criminal turns violent. With a new business venture on the horizon, Joanie Stubbs and Cy Tolliver await the arrival of some fancy new whores on the next stagecoach, which also bears two important reminders of Bullock's past.9-amazing
- DirectorEd BianchiStarsTimothy OlyphantIan McShaneMolly ParkerAlma and an increasingly self-destructive Bullock face an abrupt decision on their future. At the Gem, while Swearengen readies for another showdown with Bullock, infighting between Silas Adams and Dan Dority yields more feed for Wu's pigs. Doc Cochran is surprised by Calamity Jane, who has returned to camp in a state of inebriated deterioration.9-amazing
- DirectorSteve ShillStarsTimothy OlyphantIan McShaneMolly ParkerFrancis Wolcott, chief scout for a powerful mining operation, arrives to shake up the status quo - beginning with Cy Tolliver. Swearengen's lackeys fret as he refuses visitors and medical attention. Joanie's new partner, Maddie, reveals she's also running a game as their new brothel, the Chez Ami, services its first customer.8.5-great
- DirectorAlan TaylorStarsTimothy OlyphantIan McShaneMolly ParkerDoc contemplates a procedure that could cure Swearengen - or kill him. Bullock attempts to settle into domesticity, while Sol gets a new student bookkeeper - Trixie. Alma cuts ties with Sofia's tutor, Miss Isringhausen. Joanie and Maddie argue over the business. The County Commissioner's arrival spawns rumors about the camp's future and legal ownership of the gold claims.9-amazing
- DirectorGregg FienbergStarsTimothy OlyphantIan McShaneMolly ParkerSwearengen is on the mend as Alma begins to take ill - mostly in the mornings. Cy is suspicious of Joanie and Maddie's operation, and makes an unexpected discovery about George Hearst's agent, Wolcott. Bullock attempts to control an outlaw mob and protect the Commissioner, who directed Merrick to print a provocative statement regarding gold claims.8.5-great
- DirectorSteve ShillStarsTimothy OlyphantIan McShaneMolly ParkerAlma proposes opening a bank with the help of Sol Star. A new schoolteacher arrives in town, much to Merrick's delight. Much to Wu's dismay, new Chinese whores arrive. Wolcott's inner demons wreak havoc on Joanie's whorehouse, testing his alliance with Cy. Bullock attempts to keep order in the camp, and at the same time settle into family life.9.5-amazing
- DirectorMichael AlmereydaStarsTimothy OlyphantIan McShaneMolly ParkerJoanie discovers what happened at the Chez Ami and confides in Charlie Utter. Swearengen meets with Alma regarding Miss Isringhausen's allegations...and her connection to the Pinkertons. The town leaders convene to discuss pressing issues, but neglect to invite E.B., the mayor. By way of a strange circumstance, Utter comes into possession of Wild Bill's final correspondence.8.5-great
- DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsTimothy OlyphantIan McShaneMolly ParkerWolcott offers on the claim of two ornery brothers, and reports to Hearst on their progress overall. Miss Isgringhausen strikes a deal with Swearengen, who discusses his options with a friend in a small box. Alma receives very different proposals from both Mrs. Bullock and Ellsworth. A Russian telegraph operator arrives in camp, and Joanie befriends a reluctant Jane.8.5-great
- DirectorEd BianchiStarsTimothy OlyphantIan McShaneMolly ParkerBullock makes a connection with his son. Swearengen, who has entrusted E.B. to spy on the new telegraph operator, stokes rumors of an annexation of the camp and amends his agreement with Miss Isgringhausen. Cy aims to unburden a troubled man of his bloodstained money. Alma and Martha come to an agreement, and a tragic accident befalls the camp.9-amazing
- DirectorDaniel MinahanStarsTimothy OlyphantIan McShaneMolly ParkerWhen Doc delivers a dire prognosis, one family suffers and the entire camp stands vigil. Merrick avails some private information to Swearengen, who enlists Star and Adams to help con the newly returned Commissioner Jarry. Andy, a former Deadwood pariah, offers himself as the camp's new minister. Trixie pressures a distraught Alma to accept a beneficial proposal.8.5-great
- DirectorGregg FienbergStarsTimothy OlyphantIan McShaneMolly ParkerDeath in the camp spooks the superstitious, and the impending funeral causes much sorrow. Cy is convinced that Andy - who will officiate at the service - is back in town to run a game. Wu asks Swearengen to back him against the "San Francisco cocksucker". Bullock encourages his wife to stay in Deadwood.9-amazing
- DirectorEd BianchiStarsTimothy OlyphantIan McShaneMolly ParkerA marriage occurs against a backdrop of murder and negotiations for elections and the camp.10-masterpiece