Deadwood: The Movie: Season 1

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HBO | Season Premiere Date: May 31, 2019

Summary: Picking up 10 years after the end of season 3, the celebration for South Dakota's statehood brings some Deadwood residents together including Al Swearengen (Ian McShane), Seth Bullock (Timothy Olyphant), Alma Ellsworth (Molly Parker), Trixie (Paula Malcomson), Sol Star (John Hawkes), and "Calamity" Jane Canary (Robin Weigert).

Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series

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The Daily Beast Nick Schager

Jun 3, 2019

Deadwood: The Movie is the perfect ending to television’s all-time best show. ... Just as it’s to be expected, Milch balances such touchingly somber moments with instances of camaraderie, treachery, violence and absurdity. Read full review

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

May 30, 2019

Deadwood’s trademark blend of literacy and crudity continues to harmoniously co-exist. ... Deadwood: The Movie ends with beautifully paired scenes featuring Bullock and Swearengen. Both are moving in their own distinctive ways, bringing one of HBO’s very best series to an end that does David Milch proud. Very proud indeed. Read full review

Rob Owen

Jun 3, 2019

With the passage of time — all the characters look older, some more world-weary than others — there’s an elegiac quality to the tone of the whole piece as we see in the eyes of some characters the contemplation of what might have been and the quiet acceptance in some that their lives are drawing to a close. Knowing that series creator and the film’s writer, David Milch, 74, now suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, makes the whole endeavor feel even more personal and acute. Read full review

Jacob Oller

May 30, 2019

For those wondering about the show’s charms, this is a nearly impossible point to work backward from. As a series capper, it’s a satisfying, loving end that fulfills old Deadwood’s imperfect promises while mostly avoiding the pitfalls of nostalgia. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

May 28, 2019

Newcomers can enjoy the film on its own — it features a few flashbacks to catch viewers up to speed — but it’s best savored after a series-binge. This film can stand as a series finale and, just as strongly, as a springboard for more episodes. Read full review

Brian Lowry

May 31, 2019

A welcome if bittersweet, characteristically foul-mouthed reunion, one that more than justifies saddling up the entire gang for one more ride. Read full review

The Telegraph Chris Harvey

Jan 3, 2020

This was mostly one for the dedicated fan, who remembered all the old songs. Some things are better left undone. Read full review

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JamesMason

Jun 1, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't realize how much I wanted this closure until I had it. David Milch hasn't lost a thing, and contrary to all my worries, knocked it out of the park. Beautiful character evolution, especially for Bullock (Olyphant truly came into his own after being the relatively weak link on the original run), Swearengen (a beautiful parallel to Milch's own life and the story of an old man looking back and wondering what he was leaving behind in the world) and Trixie (finally found a happiness and something to truly live for).

A fitting conclusion for the greatest piece of television ever produced. 10/10 and easily on my list of ten favorite movies.… Expand

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The3AcademySins

Jun 17, 2019

Absolutely fantastic. One of the best endings to a TV series I have ever seen. The fact that there were 10 years between this movie and the end of the 3rd season, and that David Milch and the team behind Deadwood were still able to get this stunning result is incredible. Deadwood is one ofAbsolutely fantastic. One of the best endings to a TV series I have ever seen. The fact that there were 10 years between this movie and the end of the 3rd season, and that David Milch and the team behind Deadwood were still able to get this stunning result is incredible. Deadwood is one of those TV series that I believe to be in "must-watch" territory, and this movie cements it as one of the greats of all time.… Expand

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zlatanmazuidi

May 31, 2019

Series, Movie - just amazing. Timothy is just the ebst, Glad we can see him in Tarantino's movie next

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Aziraphale666

Jun 10, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For someone who has never seen the show either Deadwood (or) Justified(the antagonists of Deadwood appear here too). The movie does not disappoint at all in fact they even show us glimpses of the past from the now discontinued show. Over all it is a very well experienced horseride of a show. A must watch for the show viewers and also for people who like westerns.… Expand

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kirkender

Jun 26, 2019

If you were invested in the show, this is a delightful final moment for the story and characters. Nothing is final, but its not meant to be. Beautiful film and extremely entertaining.

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shoulderoforion

Jun 1, 2019

I wasn't feeling it. Deadwoods "ice zombie kidnapping" shark jump was Swearengin murdering one of his girls in cold blood to save Trixie, and Trixie, Sol, Charlie, and most importantly Bullock just all kinda being alright with it. It was an unforgivable choice by the writers which, for me,I wasn't feeling it. Deadwoods "ice zombie kidnapping" shark jump was Swearengin murdering one of his girls in cold blood to save Trixie, and Trixie, Sol, Charlie, and most importantly Bullock just all kinda being alright with it. It was an unforgivable choice by the writers which, for me, threw the whole Deadwood universe off. That and loading up on combatants in the last episode never to use them, left me feeling as if my guts were ripped out when it was announced it wouldn't be coming back. This movie was trying to polish a turd that last episode laid, and I wasn't convinced.… Expand

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Season 1

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  Air Date: May 31, 2019
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