SummaryIn an age of plunder and greed, the richest gold strike in American History draws a throng of restless misfits to an outlaw settlement where everything - and everyone - has a price. Welcome to Deadwood...a hell of a place to make your fortune. From Executive Producer David Milch ("NYPD Blue") comes DEADWOOD, a new drama series that focuses on the... Read More
Created By:David Milch
Deadwood
Season 1 Premiere:
Mar 21, 2004
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Universal Acclaim
85
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9.0
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
85
93% Positive
57 Reviews
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7% Mixed
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Oct 4, 2013
100
But this much is true: Deadwood is cocksure brilliant. David Milch, who put the glory into "NYPD Blue," is clearly and defiantly uninterested in political correctness. He just wants to make a great Western for TV. In that, he's succeeded. [4 Mar 2005, p.E1]
Oct 3, 2013
100
The sheer amount of cussing is so great that even the unoffended may be too distracted by it to pay attention to anything else in Deadwood. That would be unfortunate, because lurking just behind the wall of profanity is a magnificent, fire-breathing work of art - an amazing meditation on violence, social order and the cruel reality of the Wild West. [21 Mar 2004, p.1]
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Universal Acclaim
9.0
94% Positive
420 Ratings
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Mar 25, 2025
10
Not only the best written and delivered TV show I know of period, but probably the only reason any producer ever threw enough money at tv at all to make any and every tv show you've ever liked since (and yes, any production made since that you for some reason liked better almost certainly costed more and was not in fact as good).
Aug 6, 2024
10
This show is truly as good as it gets, and if there can be any 10s in this imperfect world, then this surely is one. Magnificent writing, gloriously real characters and a merciless drive crowned by visceral violence that only serves to remind us of the fragility of our society and all the lies it's built upon - and yet, it makes the rare showings of frienship and mercy only feel more worthy.
An absolute must watch in our age dominated by insipid sci-fi and fantasy shows that drag on forever without any glimpse of relevance to actual human lives.
Oct 4, 2013
90
Deadwood will never be everyone's cup of tea, but it stands as one of HBO's most fully realized dramas since "The Sopranos" and exhibits no signs of fading in the second leg of its run. [3 Mar 2005, p.4]
88
For all the artificiality of the language, there has seldom been a show that felt more authentic.
80
As it lurches to its conclusion, the politics of "Deadwood" keep growing more dense and colorful, and that magnificent obsession crowds out other primal forces.
Sep 30, 2013
75
Technically, Deadwood is marred occasionally by sloppy continuity. One gaffe occurs after Bullock and Hickok discover the slain pioneer family at night. As they ride back to town with the sole survivor of the crime, darkness suddenly gives way to bright daylight as the rescue party makes a turn in a road. In another scene, Bullock is shown shaving his neck and the sides of his baby face, only to be seen with stubble five minutes later. [21 Mar 2004, p.TV-6]
40
Yes, "Deadwood" was incomprehensible last season. It is incomprehensible this season. Fans will be delighted.
Sep 13, 2023
10
HBO at it's prime. Excellent location and production. The cinematography is well done. The real standouts for this show, that make it truly a masterpiece, the best writing of all time and the excellent acting.
Sep 9, 2020
10
How could you not love this show? While it has some inaccuracies for sure, it is a great period piece. The acting performances of Timothy Olyphant and Ian McShane stand out not just among their peers in the show, but among all TV series performances.
Jun 25, 2020
10
Simply one of the greatest shows in the history of television, ended prematurely.
Aug 16, 2023
9
A high-caliber show in the Wild West with lots to admire. If I were to recommend one Western, this would be it.
Dec 2, 2022
9
a beautiful mix of history and fiction that tell an amazing story. Very immersive to the time period
Production Company:
- CBS Paramount Network Television
- Home Box Office (HBO)
- Paramount Network Television
- Red Board Productions
- Roscoe Productions
Initial Release Date:Mar 21, 2004
Number of seasons:3 Seasons
Rating:TV-MA
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Online Film & Television Association
• 8 Wins & 34 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 8 Wins & 28 Nominations
