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Deadwood

  • TV Series
  • 2004–2006
  • TV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
124K
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Powers Boothe, Keith Carradine, Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant, and Molly Parker in Deadwood (2004)
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A show set in the late 1800s, revolving around the characters of Deadwood, South Dakota; a town of deep corruption and crime.A show set in the late 1800s, revolving around the characters of Deadwood, South Dakota; a town of deep corruption and crime.A show set in the late 1800s, revolving around the characters of Deadwood, South Dakota; a town of deep corruption and crime.

  • Creator
    • David Milch
  • Stars
    • Timothy Olyphant
    • Ian McShane
    • Molly Parker
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    124K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    450
    2
    • Creator
      • David Milch
    • Stars
      • Timothy Olyphant
      • Ian McShane
      • Molly Parker
    • 407User reviews
    • 74Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #141
    • Won 8 Primetime Emmys
      • 28 wins & 85 nominations total

    Episodes36

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    Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant
    • Seth Bullock
    • 2004–2006
    Ian McShane
    Ian McShane
    • Al Swearengen
    • 2004–2006
    Molly Parker
    Molly Parker
    • Alma Garret
    • 2004–2006
    Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif
    • Doc Cochran
    • 2004–2006
    W. Earl Brown
    W. Earl Brown
    • Dan Dority
    • 2004–2006
    John Hawkes
    John Hawkes
    • Sol Star
    • 2004–2006
    Paula Malcomson
    Paula Malcomson
    • Trixie
    • 2004–2006
    Dayton Callie
    Dayton Callie
    • Charlie Utter
    • 2004–2006
    Leon Rippy
    Leon Rippy
    • Tom Nuttall
    • 2004–2006
    William Sanderson
    William Sanderson
    • E.B. Farnum
    • 2004–2006
    Robin Weigert
    Robin Weigert
    • Calamity Jane
    • 2004–2006
    Sean Bridgers
    Sean Bridgers
    • Johnny Burns
    • 2004–2006
    Bree Seanna Wall
    Bree Seanna Wall
    • Sofia Metz
    • 2004–2006
    Jim Beaver
    Jim Beaver
    • Whitney Ellsworth
    • 2004–2006
    Jeffrey Jones
    Jeffrey Jones
    • A.W. Merrick
    • 2004–2006
    Kim Dickens
    Kim Dickens
    • Joanie Stubbs
    • 2004–2006
    Powers Boothe
    Powers Boothe
    • Cy Tolliver
    • 2004–2006
    Titus Welliver
    Titus Welliver
    • Silas Adams
    • 2004–2006
    • Creator
      • David Milch
    • All cast & crew
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    Reviewers say 'Deadwood' is acclaimed for its intricate characters, Shakespearean dialogue, and historical accuracy, though some find its profanity and language jarring. The series is celebrated for its powerful performances, especially Ian McShane's Al Swearengen, and its realistic portrayal of frontier life. However, it is criticized for its slow pace, lack of traditional western action, and abrupt cancellation. The mature themes and high production quality draw comparisons to other HBO dramas.
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    9Rob1331

    Such an underrated show

    When you look up most underrated shows of all-time I guarantee you that you'll find Deadwood near the top of every list you find. This is truly a special show! Deadwood takes place in a fictional mining town in the U. S. post Civil War years. It's a lawless town that attracts people that like it doesn't have organized law and people looking to strike it rich after a huge gold strike. It is more than just a great western show, it's just a flat out great show in general! Everything about it is top notch. It's so good they even had to come back and make a movie over 15 years after it aired! Deadwood is not only on every most "underrated show ever" list that you'll find but you'll also find it on just about every "best show ever" list too. If you're a fan of westerns and looking for a great show to binge then give this a try.
    AnneOBrienRice

    Very simply magnificent

    Ian McShane as the evil Al has established himself as one of the greatest actors of the moment and of the time. He's up there with Pacino, DeNiro and Keitel. The magnificent writing and directing of Deadwood support him completely in mesmerizing the audience. This is for my money the finest work being done on television today. The show has a sure moral compass and a daring to take the violence to the level of Shakespeare or the Greek Tragedy while maintaining verisimilitude with brilliant dialogue and perfect art and set direction, as well as a flawless supporting cast each of whom engages us immediately and convincingly no matter how intimate or distant the focus might be. I can't get enough of this show. I want to see it all in reruns, to cherish it later on DVD. Each episode is fresh and surprising and at times astonishing. But Ian McShane steals the show, no question of it. His face is profoundly expressive and his lines are so marvelous that some of them surely must be ad lib. The guy's a scoundrel but my heart's breaking for him. The Season Finale was the single greatest television drama I've ever seen. We have here a villain who isn't morally bankrupt. And thank heaven, we have a show runner and a writer who isn't morally bankrupt either. Bravo!! I've run out of superlatives. Please, more. And more. And more.
    10numenorsniper-66396

    A perfect series

    Perfect is a word that should pretty much never be used. Yet, this series Deadwood is indeed perfect (in my opinion of course).

    The long-awaited movie sadly doesn't meet the original series' tenacity or energy, As perfect as the series is, it too sadly fell prey to being cancelled before its time. Anyone who's watched it in full will know what I'm talking about, but anyone yet to watch it, I won't spoil it for you.

    I watched Deadwood when it was originally airing back in 2004, when I was 15, and often found it hard to understand everything they were saying lol, due to it's Shakespearean eloquence that for many native English speakers requires English subtitles. I revisited the series in 2014 when friends of a friend starting talking about it, and so that late friend of mine (God rest his soul) and I re-watched it all on his projector screen, and we couldn't stop laughing and cussing and using the term "cocksucka!" in every other sentence of our every day conversations, haha!

    I'm re-watching the first episode as I type out this review, and my god is it truly awesome.
    lakotawolf71

    Very Good

    I felt I needed to write after reading the comment made of the show. Everyone is entitled to an opinion but the individual the wrote the comment "Falls Short" does not know anything. I live in Deadwood and with the exception of stuff added by Hollywood to quicken the story it is quite close to our history. None of the characters are fictional, the all lived at one time. I admit the show in vulgar but cleans up as the show continues and the town grows from a miner's camp to a town. Don't let the first few episodes scare you off. The show is very good and quite close to the truth. If you like old west history you will love Deadwood.
    9Supermanfan-13

    Truly is a special show!

    Deadwood truly is a special show! It is more than just a great western show, it's just a flat out great show in general! Everything about it is top notch. It's so good they even had to come back and make a movie over 15 years after it aired! Deadwood is on just about every "best show ever" list that you can find for a reason...because it is!

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    • Trivia
      Most of the characters (Seth Bullock, Al Swearengen, Sol Star, Reverend Smith, the Metz family, et cetera, in addition to the more famous Wild Bill Hickock, Calamity Jane, and Jack McCall), have real-life counterparts.
    • Goofs
      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

      Mr. Wu: San Francisco Cocksucker!

    • Connections
      Featured in Making 'Deadwood': The Show Behind the Show (2004)

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    • Release date
      • March 21, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Irish Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • Cao Bồi Miền Tây
    • Filming locations
      • Melody Ranch - 24715 Oak Creek Avenue, Newhall, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • CBS Paramount Network Television
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
      • Paramount Network Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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