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Deadwood

2004·Show
36Episodes in3Seasons·TV-MA
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Masterful craft, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and dark humor

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Dark Humor8
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History, class and money, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability9

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Narrative Structure10

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

A hell of a place to make your fortune

The story of the early days of Deadwood, South Dakota; woven around actual historic events with most of the main characters based on real people. Deadwood starts as a gold mining camp and gradually turns from a lawless wild-west community into an organized wild-west civilized town. The story focuses on the real-life characters Seth Bullock and Al Swearengen.
Gritty Historical DramaShakespearean DialogueCapitalist FrontierEnsemble Character StudyBrutal RealismPolitical IntrigueWild West Myth DeconstructionComplex Moral AmbiguityImmersive Period Detail

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Deadwood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Deadwood legally?

Deadwood is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Deadwood worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 8.6, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Deadwood rated?

TV-MAViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Deadwood have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 36 episodes of about 55 minutes each.

Is Deadwood based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Deadwood?

Critics89
Audiences90

Yes. Critics average 89 and audiences 90 out of 100, so both groups see Deadwood much the same way.

When did Deadwood air?

It ran from 2004 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is Deadwood in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Deadwood?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Deadwood in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Deadwood use?

Dumbass Has a PointDrowning Their SorrowsThe GunslingerAsian Speekee EngrishDepartment of Redundancy DepartmentBully HunterForegone ConclusionAx-CrazyToo Dumb to LiveWho's on First?Translation ConventionNeutral No Longerand 158 more

TV Tropes lists 170 storytelling tropes for Deadwood, including Dumbass Has a Point, Drowning Their Sorrows, The Gunslinger.