"Deadwood" (2004) TV series 2004-2006

Creator:

David Milch

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

21 March 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | History | Western

Tagline:

No Law Can Make It Respectable

Plot:

A show set in the late 1800's, revolving around the characters of Deadwood, South Dakota; a town of deep corruption and crime.

Plot Keywords:

South Dakota | Saloon | Vigilante | Greed | Outlaw

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 14 wins & 47 nominations

Cast

Timothy Olyphant	...	Seth Bullock (36 episodes, 2004-2006)
Ian McShane	...	Al Swearengen (36 episodes, 2004-2006)
Molly Parker	...	Alma Garret (36 episodes, 2004-2006)
Brad Dourif	...	Doc Cochran (36 episodes, 2004-2006)
W. Earl Brown	...	Dan Dority (36 episodes, 2004-2006)
John Hawkes	...	Sol Star (36 episodes, 2004-2006)
Paula Malcomson	...	Trixie (36 episodes, 2004-2006)
Dayton Callie	...	Charlie Utter (36 episodes, 2004-2006)
Leon Rippy	...	Tom Nuttall (36 episodes, 2004-2006)
William Sanderson	...	E.B. Farnum (36 episodes, 2004-2006)
Robin Weigert	...	Calamity Jane (36 episodes, 2004-2006)
Sean Bridgers	...	Johnny Burns (36 episodes, 2004-2006)
Bree Seanna Wall	...	Sofia Metz (36 episodes, 2004-2006)
Jim Beaver	...	Whitney Ellsworth (35 episodes, 2004-2006)
Jeffrey Jones	...	A.W. Merrick (35 episodes, 2004-2006)
Kim Dickens	...	Joanie Stubbs (34 episodes, 2004-2006)
Powers Boothe	...	Cy Tolliver (34 episodes, 2004-2006)
Titus Welliver	...	Silas Adams (27 episodes, 2004-2006)
Peter Jason	...	Con Stapleton (26 episodes, 2004-2006)
Anna Gunn	...	Martha Bullock (24 episodes, 2005-2006)
Larry Cedar	...	Leon (24 episodes, 2004-2006)
Geri Jewell	...	Jewel (23 episodes, 2004-2006)
Ralph Richeson	...	Richardson (19 episodes, 2004-2006)
Keone Young	...	Mr. Wu (18 episodes, 2004-2006)
Ashleigh Kizer	...	Dolly (17 episodes, 2004-2006)
Garret Dillahunt	...	Francis Wolcott / ... (16 episodes, 2004-2005)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Argentina:16 | UK:15 (some epiosodes) | UK:18 (some epiosodes) | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Germany:16 | USA:TV-MA | New Zealand:R16 (season 2) | New Zealand:R16 (season 3) | New Zealand:R16 (season 1) | Spain:13 | Australia:MA

Filming Locations:

Frazier Park, California, USA

Company:

Home Box Office (HBO)

Trivia:

The word "fuck" and its derivatives are used 2,980 times throughout the series.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: At one point, Starr tells Bullock: "Your fly is down". In 1876, trousers had buttons, not zippers. Bullock's fly would have been "open" or "closed", not "up" or "down".

Quotes:

Hugo Jarry: And you, Mr. Wolcott, I find you the most severe disappointment of all.
Francis Wolcott: Often to myself, as well.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "QI: Flotsam & Jetsam (#6.3)" (2009)

Monumental

Well we finally got Deadwood over here, and two episodes in I can safely say this is probably the best US show in years. I have to admit that there was a little apprehension at first - the advertising campaign seemed to focus mainly on Ian McShane. McShane is probably best know over here for his antique dealer/detective series in the 80's "Lovejoy" as well as many other mainstream TV appearances so not much was expected of the guy. Then you sit down and watch him in Deadwood and you and start recalling that this is the role you always thought he was capable of when watching "Villain" or "Sexy Beast". Its the best performance I've seen in a US TV show since Peter Boyle appeared in X-Files.

Not just great for McShane though (although he is the major revelation). The whole cast is perfect (especially Olyphant and Dourif), the script and storyline is great and it it looks amazing.

Like I said, only two episodes in, and I can ell we're in for something special