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Season 3 – Deadwood

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"Deadwood" is set in a mining town that was not part of any U.S. state or territory in the post-Civil War years, and thus was literally lawless. Deadwood attracts people looking to get rich after a huge gold strike, as well as those looking to capitalize on the lack of organized law in the town, built on land stolen from the Sioux.
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Deadwood's final season ends with a frustrating lack of closure, but that ambiguous final note doesn't detract from an outstanding series that ranks among the best the genre has to offer.

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Paul Kalina The Age (Australia) Dec 3
4.5/5
Being a period drama, Deadwood doesn’t suffer the curse of looking dated in the way many other TV shows tend to. Milch’s unsentimental take on America’s foundation myths has only become more relevant. Go to Full Review
Karl Quinn The Age (Australia) 08/25/2021
5/5
Might just be the finest example of world building ever committed to screen. Go to Full Review
Melinda Houston Sydney Morning Herald 02/19/2020
Oh, my goodness. Deadwood might be dirty, depraved, and dangerous, but it's never dull. Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 05/04/2024
... the most unglamorous portrait of how the west was won ever put on TV and a frontier drama where the American Dream... collides with the hard reality of money and power and greed. Go to Full Review
Jack Giroux The Film Stage 02/19/2020
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Despite being only three seasons long, this is one of the most sprawling series ever put on the small screen. It's a tale of greed, betrayal and all that classical good stuff. Go to Full Review
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theguywithawheel23 Jan 28 An unfortunate null ending does not detract from an otherwise powerhouse final season! Offering the biggest, baddest, nastiest antagonist of the entire series. See more Juan C Oct 28 Extremely overrated. Perhaps it was a good series for its time, but while it's interesting, there are very poorly characterized characters, some stories are pure fantasy with real people, and situations that are both unnecessary and ridiculous. In the end, it feels like a waste of time. Hell on Wheels is much more recommendable. See more Jacob B Mar 5 The final season of television’s greatest show is frustrating only because there’s no traditional ending. However, leaving the series with a touch of ambiguity somehow seems appropriate as does the final line that is spoken: “So, he wants me to tell him something pretty.” What better line could there be to sum up this incredible show that, among othering things, was a deliberate deconstruction of our mythological view of the Old West. Simply outstanding. See more Neil M 02/01/2025 A Brutal, Shakespearean Masterpiece of the West Few shows capture the raw, violent reality of the frontier quite like Deadwood. This is not the romanticized Western of Hollywood—it’s filthy, brutal, and lawless. And it is incredible. The show thrives on brilliant character work, led by Ian McShane’s magnetic and unpredictable portrayal of Al Swearengen—arguably one of the greatest TV characters of all time. Timothy Olyphant’s righteous but volatile Seth Bullock, the cunning George Hearst, the desperate, struggling townspeople—every character is layered, morally complex, and constantly shifting. ✔ The Writing is Phenomenal – The show’s Shakespearean dialogue makes even the most mundane conversations feel like poetry laced with threats. ✔ The Politics are Ruthless – Deadwood isn't just about survival—it's about power, corruption, and the slow emergence of civilization from pure lawlessness. ✔ The Violence is Personal – The infamous street brawl between Dan Dority and Captain Turner? It's one of the most viscerally painful fights ever put on screen—because we feel every. single. punch. The only flaw? It was cancelled before it could reach its true conclusion. The movie years later helped, but the fact that HBO cut it short when it was on the verge of something even greater is a crime. ✔️ Verdict: Deadwood is a near-perfect Western drama, blending brilliant writing, complex characters, and deeply satisfying power struggles. The only reason it’s not a full 5 stars is that HBO didn’t let it end on its own terms. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ See more John C 06/26/2024 Even after well over a decade, I came back to the show from season one on. I forgot much. The writing is spectacular. It’s humorous in a way that few shows can be. The acting is incredible and Ian McShane and Company paint a picture of the American West like no other show in history. I love this show the way I love the show Peaky Blinders. Absolute genius writing and incredible cast will no doubt will go down in history as one of the best shows ever. If you have not watched it because you may be worried about all the seasons do yourself a favor and start season one. You won’t regret it. If you can tolerate excessive swearing and racial slurs, (which are period correct) then you’ll be fine. See more Marcus P 02/25/2023 The show, and subsequent movie, were great, but I left both the show, and it's follow up movie, feeling blue balled. The one thing you want to see resolved is never resolved. There's not even some writing on the ending credits of the movie to say anything about what happens to the main antagonist of Deadwood or what happens to the people in Deadwood. It really just ends. This wasn't a thought piece where philosophy was debated leaving you to think about what is or what's to come; it's a western and should have had some sort of conclusion. I cannot, in good conscience, recommend the show or the movie based on this. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jun 11, 2006 Tell Your God to Ready for Blood Deadwood's first true elections approach; one of Hearst's workers is killed at the Gem; Alms has complications with her pregnancy. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 18, 2006 I Am Not the Fine Man You Take Me For A cryptic note tips off Swearengen; Hearst makes his intentions known; Alma's health raises the issue of Sofia's stewardship. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 25, 2006 True Colors A stage promoter and old friend of Swearengen arrives in town; Alma offers Hearst a claim deal; Bullock discovers the truth about the Gem killings. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 2, 2006 Full Faith and Credit Alma opens Deadwood's first bank; Hearst meets with Swearengen and Tolliver; Bullock brokers a deal. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 9, 2006 A Two-Headed Beast Dority picks up Capt. Turner's gauntlet; Hostetler completes a deal; Bullock speaks with Hearst. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 16, 2006 A Rich Find Bullock and Swearengen contemplate a pre-emptive strike against Hearst; Aunt Lou reunites with her son. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 23, 2006 Unauthorized Cinnamon Camp elders meet to discuss the situation with Hearst; Bullock offers a solution to the standoff. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 30, 2006 Leviathan Smiles Wyatt Earp and his brother arrive in Deadwood; the town awaits Hearst's next move. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 6, 2006 Amateur Night Hearst's men overrun Deadwood; Wu delivers a cryptic message to Swearengen; Langrishe mines Deadwood's talent. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 13, 2006 A Constant Throb Hearst's henchmen target Alma; those at the Gem treat Barrett rudely; Langrishe recruits a new actress. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 20, 2006 The Catbird Seat Bullock delivers campaign pitches in Sturgis; Trixie decides to take matters into her own hands; Langrishe has a falling-out with Hearst. Details Episode 12 Aired Aug 27, 2006 Tell Him Something Pretty Deadwood turns out to vote; Langrishe delays the theater opening; Alma works out a deal for her claim; Utter Freight receives a delivery for Hearst. Details
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Season Info

Director
Ed Bianchi, Daniel Minahan, Tim Hunter, Mark Tinker, Gregg Fienberg, Dan Attias, Adam Davidson
Creator
David Milch
Executive Producer
David Milch, Gregg Fienberg, Mark Tinker
Screenwriter
David Milch, Nick Towne, W. Earl Brown, Alix Lambert, Kem Nunn, Bernadette McNamara, Ted Mann, Regina Corrado, Zack Whedon
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Western
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 11, 2006