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The Deuce

2017 – 2019Show3 seasons25 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic857.9Rotten Tomatoes93%87%

A nostalgic, sensual drama series about history and crime, with standout world-building and direction.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 25 episodes · best: S3E8 "Finish It" 9.1

Episodes

8.1
8.0
8.3

Story

Once upon a time in America, pleasure became a business.

The story of the legalization and subsequent rise of the porn industry in New York’s Times Square from the early ’70s through the mid ’80s, exploring the rough-and-tumble world that existed there until the rise of HIV, the violence of the cocaine epidemic and the renewed real estate market ended the bawdy turbulence of the area.

Feels like

  • Gritty Urban Drama
  • Historical Period Piece
  • Underworld Crime Saga
  • Social Realism
  • Cinematic Masterpiece
  • Economic Disparity Focus
  • Adult Industry History
  • Atmospheric Immersion
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

24 of 197 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alex Hall, James Franco, Roxann Dawson
Written by
David Simon, George Pelecanos, Richard Price
Produced by
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Marc Henry Johnson, Laura Schweigman

Everyone

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Facts

September 10, 2017 · October 28, 2019 · Ended

First aired
September 10, 2017
Last aired
October 28, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 25 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
109 countries

Tropes

Officer O'Hara, Real Men Wear Pink, Irony +9

  • Officer O'Hara
  • Real Men Wear Pink
  • Irony
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • Five-Token Band
  • Destination Defenestration
  • Bullying the Dragon
  • End of an Era
  • Informed Attractiveness
  • Intrepid Reporter
  • The '70s
  • Dissonant Serenity

12 of 80 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Deuce?"

Questions about The Deuce

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Deuce?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Deuce streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 108 other countries.

Is The Deuce worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 85).

Is The Deuce plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Deuce use?

Officer O'HaraReal Men Wear PinkIronyEven Evil Has StandardsFive-Token BandDestination DefenestrationBullying the DragonEnd of an EraInformed AttractivenessIntrepid ReporterThe '70sDissonant Serenityand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 tropes for it, including Officer O'Hara, Real Men Wear Pink, and Irony.