Deadwood (series) (2004)
Release Year: 2004
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: 化外国度, Дэдвуд, Дедвуд, Cao Bồi Miền Tây, Pueblo corrupto
Director: Adam Davidson, Alan Taylor, Daniel Attias, Daniel Minahan, David Milch
Writer: Alix Lambert, Bernadette McNamara, Bryan McDonald, David Milch, Elizabeth Sarnoff
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: A.C. Lyles, Bernadette McNamara, Davis Guggenheim, Ed Bianchi, Elizabeth Kling, Elizabeth Sarnoff, Hilton Smith, Jody Worth, Kathryn Lekan, Scott Stephens, Steve Turner, Ted Mann
Executive Producer: David Milch, Gregg Fienberg, Mark Tinker
Companies: HBO, Paramount Television, Red Board Productions, Roscoe Productions
Genre: Drama, History, Western, Westerns On Television
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: 1870s, 19th century, brothel, cruel, doctor, gambling, gold mine, gold rush, greed, historical drama, intense, mining town, outlaw, prostitution, saloon, saloon owner, serious, sheriff, south dakota, violence, wild west
Story
Deadwood begins as a lawless gold mining camp in the late 1870s, following the discovery of gold in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The series focuses on two central figures: Seth Bullock, a former lawman turned hardware store owner, and Al Swearengen, a ruthless saloon owner and brothel proprietor who serves as the de facto leader of Deadwood's criminal underworld. As the town grows and evolves, so does its power dynamics, with various characters vying for control amidst greed, violence, prostitution, and gambling.
Summary
Deadwood is an intense historical drama that brings to life the early days of the title town during the late 19th century gold rush. The series is loosely based on actual historic events and features many main characters inspired by real-life figures from Deadwood's past. It explores themes of power, corruption, greed, and violence within a lawless frontier society. Despite its serious tone and graphic content, Deadwood offers intricate character studies, sharp dialogue, and an immersive portrayal of the wild west that captivates viewers.
Paula Malcomson
Season 1, Episode 1: Deadwood, Episode 2: Deep Water, Episode 8: Suffer the Little Children
Robin Weigert
Season 3, Episode 2: I Am Not the Fine Man You Take Me For & Episode 7: Unauthorized Cinnamon
