Deadwood

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Deadwood TV Series Poster
TV-MA
Drama
Western
Release Date
2004 - 2006-00-00
Network
HBO Max
Showrunner
David Milch
Writers
David Milch

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A show set in the late 1800s, revolving around the characters of Deadwood, South Dakota; a town of deep corruption and crime.

Seasons
3

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