Deadwood

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Season 3
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 21, 2004
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 233 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 212 out of 233
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 233
  3. Negative: 12 out of 233
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  1. drlowdon
    Jul 23, 2023
    8
    Due to complications behind the scenes, Deadwood was abruptly cancelled and thus left a number of storylines unresolved. Despite this disappointment, Deadwood’s third season continues the shows high standards of writing and acting. It’s a hard watch at times, but this was a quality drama series.
  2. ForReals13
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
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  3. Metodist
    Mar 12, 2020
    10
    World of cinematography has "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly". Gaming world has "Red Dead Redemption". World of TV shows has "Deadwood" and that's it
  4. RedPrince
    Mar 8, 2020
    10
    Шикарный сериал, цепляет с первых эпизодов и не отпускает до конца
  5. GarethB
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    An amazing show left hanging by HBO, with so many great characters and motivations. What might have been? Who would have thought Lovejoy could end up as a great tv villain!?!?
  6. stevenf49
    May 25, 2018
    10
    The Idiots who thought this should be cancelled should be out of their jobs. One of the Best in The Golden Age of Television. What A loss of the complete explaination for why our corrupt greed driven system got this way. One of the best Westerns ever made.
  7. WorldofLucky
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    This is for the whole series.

    I really do wish the series lasted more then three years, but then again maybe it would have declined and been a mockery of itself if it had. Set in the town of Deadwood in 1876 where it tells the tale of the town going from open frontier with gold strikes, and how the people living there got along. Fun side note, many of the characters in the series    This is for the whole series.

    I really do wish the series lasted more then three years, but then again maybe it would have declined and been a mockery of itself if it had.

    Set in the town of Deadwood in 1876 where it tells the tale of the town going from open frontier with gold strikes, and how the people living there got along. Fun side note, many of the characters in the series were there in real life (and by default are real people).

    No, it isn't a documentary, yes it is full of violence and sex (and let's be honest, it doesn't stay too close to the truth either). It starts with following Timothy Olyphant (of Justified fame) as he arrives in town. Then it truly becomes a full ensemble cast with Brad Dourif playing the Doc, Ian McShane playing Al Swearengen, Molly Parker as Alma Garrett and even Keith Carradine as the doomed Wild Bill Hickok.

    There are a ton of other famous or semi-famous actors and actresses you will see, but there are so many I can't really list them all.

    The show is as good as it sounds. The acting is superb. By the third season the actors play off each other with just a word or a motion. There was so much put into each character that you could read what they were thinking and they could sometimes have conversations with each other that were in depth without more then a few words.

    The filming was good, and the direction as well obviously. I am saddened that so many people have not seen it. I was especially impressed that rape didn't play a bigger role, after all that is what most westerns are unfortunately built upon. Not saying that some things didn't happen, but for what the show was (the Sopranos in the old west) it stayed away from that most of the time.

    The only thing I thought hurt the show was bringing in Powers Boothe and his whole crew. Not that there weren't good stories, and definitely not because of Mr. Boothe (he is great), but it took away from main characters in the beginning. While I started watching the show for Mr. Olyphant, I ended the show with Ian McShane (Swearengen) as my favorite character.

    Pros: Great acting, directing, story and sets.

    Cons: Perhaps too many secondary stories and plots and too many characters by mid-second season.

    Now to find some more Ian McShane work.    … Expand
  8. donaldist
    Jun 21, 2016
    9
    90/100, or an A-
    By far the weakest of Deadwood's three seasons, suffering, in light of its expansion in scope, from a girth of plot-lines, not all of interest. A favorite characters like Doc. Cochran will have little to do but suppress lung disease in the background of an episode, while much time will be awarded to a frequently redundant conflict between a black livery owner and a racist    90/100, or an A-
    By far the weakest of Deadwood's three seasons, suffering, in light of its expansion in scope, from a girth of plot-lines, not all of interest. A favorite characters like Doc. Cochran will have little to do but suppress lung disease in the background of an episode, while much time will be awarded to a frequently redundant conflict between a black livery owner and a racist drunk.
    That being said, this is Deadwood, so there's plenty of magnificent verbiage and heartwarming character beats to spare. As the protagonists are united in their attempt to ward off an unstoppable threat to the town, the community that has sprouted from a ramschackle mining camp becomes all too apparent. And it's fitting that it ends on a quiet note, several threads still up in the air, to emphasize that this is the story of a community's beginning, not its end.    … Expand
  9. Firebala
    Sep 20, 2013
    9
    In this western series could be several reasons. I really liked all the season third Good story great actor performances. I can highly recommend to everyone!
  10. Eeowyn7
    Sep 11, 2012
    1
    This show is overrated and no wonder it was cancelled. The only people who get some type of sick entertainment out of this are misogynists. I agree with a previous poster on here,the show portrays all women as whores, easy without a sign of intellect. Personally am disappointed with Ian McShane , a very talented actor who has somehow been brainwashed into producing this tripe. Oh andThis show is overrated and no wonder it was cancelled. The only people who get some type of sick entertainment out of this are misogynists. I agree with a previous poster on here,the show portrays all women as whores, easy without a sign of intellect. Personally am disappointed with Ian McShane , a very talented actor who has somehow been brainwashed into producing this tripe. Oh and before I'm labelled a prude on here, which I could care less, I've seen my share of profanity , violence and sleaze, but this show is way too much and deserved to be put off the air.… Expand
  11. Bairdo
    Oct 14, 2010
    10
    Astonishingly good. With a cast of characters that boasted better villians than fellow TV titans The Wire and The Sopranos, Deadwood was one of a kind. The show died far too young, but it's three seasons shine brighter for it.
  12. halb
    Aug 18, 2009
    9
    Have yet to view seasons 2 and 3, but if they're anywhere close to the level of season 1, then they deserve AT LEAST a "9". This is amazingly good television, one of the best series I've ever watched. Granted, I had to get past the language at first (every other exclamation seems to include the "f word" or c**k-s**ker)... and I had at least one female co-worker tell me she just Have yet to view seasons 2 and 3, but if they're anywhere close to the level of season 1, then they deserve AT LEAST a "9". This is amazingly good television, one of the best series I've ever watched. Granted, I had to get past the language at first (every other exclamation seems to include the "f word" or c**k-s**ker)... and I had at least one female co-worker tell me she just couldn't get past the depiction of women as whores and drunks and/or crippled lackeys)... But I think, on balance, most of the male characters are portrayed as MUCH worse than the women, who are simply trying to survive in a world dominated by violent machismo, evil and pestilence. This is not Gunsmoke, that's for sure. It's more like Cormac McCarthy's incredibly dark/violent novel, Blood Meridian, brought to roaring life. One of the central themes is the challenge of holding onto one's essential humanity in the midst of such a violent and amoral culture. Olyphant, McShane, Dourif and Parker (Alma Garrett) are particularly excellent in their roles; but really, ALL the cast -- including relatively minor supporting characters -- are top notch. Don't miss Robin Weigert as Calamity Jane! Kudos to Milch (sp?) and HBO for creating such an amazing cast of characters and such an incredible story line. The dialogue, acting, cinematography and sets are all top-calibre. Just an incredibly gripping and entertaining series.… Expand
  13. DaveR.
    Jul 22, 2009
    10
    charles, I highly doubt you know much, if anything about your American history. Over 90% of the population of Deadwood was male and a good portion of that percentage were prospectors or miners. The women who where there (with the exception of the character Alma Garrett) were brought there in large part to be prostitutes or workhands in saloons. As a result of their disposition they ended charles, I highly doubt you know much, if anything about your American history. Over 90% of the population of Deadwood was male and a good portion of that percentage were prospectors or miners. The women who where there (with the exception of the character Alma Garrett) were brought there in large part to be prostitutes or workhands in saloons. As a result of their disposition they ended up turning in large part to alcohol and opium to numb the pain of everyday existence. Many committed suicide. ...you did know Deadwood was a real place, with a real history, didn't you?… Expand
  14. MikeA.
    Jul 22, 2009
    10
    A more complex McCabe and Mrs Miller as Shakespeare might have written it. Perhaps the best TV ever, and one of the few series I could watch over and over: the acting of even minor players is revelatory, the scripts are stunning, the photography is striking and rarely gimmicky, the whole town is fully realised and populated. I think the profundity of its characterisations is revealed in A more complex McCabe and Mrs Miller as Shakespeare might have written it. Perhaps the best TV ever, and one of the few series I could watch over and over: the acting of even minor players is revelatory, the scripts are stunning, the photography is striking and rarely gimmicky, the whole town is fully realised and populated. I think the profundity of its characterisations is revealed in the way that the hearts of even the most repulsive characters are somehow illuminated and invite compassion -- and even some self-discovery.… Expand
  15. BrianL
    Mar 20, 2009
    10
    Not just one of the best television series of all time, but rather one of the best exercises in narrative form across all mediums.
  16. jiggaboy
    Jan 12, 2009
    10
    Best tv show ever!
  17. CodyE.
    Jul 23, 2008
    10
    Greatest series ever on Television. People at HBO were absolute idiots to have stopped it. Was the best ever.
  18. DanB.
    Oct 18, 2007
    10
    Brilliant. Whole dang show was. Dialogue was incredibly inventive and often hilarious, and there's a history lesson or ten in there, somewhere. Shame there won't be more seasons, nor two wrap-up films as originally promised.
  19. RejeanR.
    Sep 10, 2007
    10
    Best series I've watched, ever. Great script, wonderful dialogues, fantastic actors, superb art direction.
  20. Daniel
    Jul 26, 2007
    10
    Best damn show on TV! HBO needs to bring it back!
  21. DrewP
    Jul 15, 2007
    10
    The casting, acting, and writing on this show are second to none. The way the story was told and the interweaving storylines were incredible, and the fact that HBO cancelled the best show on television just kills me. Not to mention the fact that they are now attempting to back out of the 2 hour movies to conclude the series, this is an absolute disgrace to one of the best shows in the The casting, acting, and writing on this show are second to none. The way the story was told and the interweaving storylines were incredible, and the fact that HBO cancelled the best show on television just kills me. Not to mention the fact that they are now attempting to back out of the 2 hour movies to conclude the series, this is an absolute disgrace to one of the best shows in the history of television.… Expand
  22. GeorgiaC.
    Apr 8, 2007
    10
    this was the BEST show ever. BRING Deadwood back.
  23. walterm
    Mar 20, 2007
    10
    this is one of the best that i haved watched on hbo i do not want to see it end. but as we know ever thing must have an ending. I only hope that HBO will bring in another show with the same BAD as deadwood?.
  24. DAYNAS
    Mar 18, 2007
    10
    Best show ever!! all the actors are superb! HBO shpuld not cancel this show. SETH BULLOCK is the sexiest sherrif in town!!!!
  25. JohnD
    Mar 4, 2007
    9
    great show ... one of the most, if not, realistic programs shown on tv ... definitely puts all mainstream programs to shame and shame shame shame on hbo for cancelling it ... perhaps too many had problems with reality as did charles
  26. Duncan
    Feb 18, 2007
    9
    Charles - You've got a point. In the real "wild west" women held moral positions of authority, had the best jobs and all went to college. It was truly the golden age for women and the memory has been grossly corrupted by those nasty male chauvinists at HBO. In the future I
  27. RickH
    Feb 17, 2007
    10
    I don't think I've ever said this about anything, much less a television program. Deadwood is truly art. I feel bad for those who can't see its magnificence, but for the rest of us, what a joy! Heng dai!
  28. TomG
    Feb 16, 2007
    10
    Shame on HBO? If no one watches the series, they have no choice but to cancel it. They're in the business for the money; usually the better the show the more money they get. Shame on those who don't appreciate this show for its greatness. Otherwise it would still be running.
  29. AndyD
    Feb 2, 2007
    10
    Easily the most elaborate set ever put together, Deadwood shoves the softcore to the side and shows the bloodiness behind America's West.
  30. DaveG
    Jan 4, 2007
    10
    One of the best programs aired in years; and leave it to HBO to cancel it....Tomorrow at this poiint, I will no longer be subscribing to this entertainment giant.
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#9 Best TV Season of 2006
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#28 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
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#23 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Gillian Flynn
    83
    Like last season, the plots are thick and quick-flying. (Also like last season, the abstruseness can sometimes feel showy.)
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: John Leonard
    70
    What makes Deadwood so fascinating is not the action we put up with; it’s the language we listen to.
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  3. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Nancy Franklin
    90
    A gorgeously living thing.
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