Tell Him Something Pretty

Deadwood was my favorite western series, exotic and multi colors characters, all them with smart lines in every single scenes, philosophical dialogues, quite often on Shakespearian style, between comings and goings all bad men had their final days on a tombstone, the town pulse of living people, however when arrives the evil George Hearst (Gerald McRaney) l was angry for an upcoming events for someone made his coffin dully adorned by dead flowers to bury him in high style, nonetheless Hearst triumphs over the dead souls that he leaves behind, by far the dubious Al Swearengen (Ian MacShane) was miles ways from the remainder casting, Deadwood survives at his presence, pristine like water it was a fictional series, no one on those days could expatiates such speech, such level of intellectuality implied on purpose by the writer, conceptive idea taking in the edge of human understanding, now no more Deadwood!!!

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First watch: 2020 / How many: 1 / Source: DVD / Rating: 7.5

I just watched this series again after 10'years from the first time. Picked up a lot more than previous but did HBO cancel this prior to actually telling the producers cause it was left off sooooo badly and open for a continuation that never came (although I have now realised there is a tv movie Inwill have to watch now) I admit that during the dialogue it was annoying how they skipped around a subject (especially that awful man E B Farnum) but I understand it was done well as that was how it was done back then.

Thank (whoever) that I as a female was born in the 1960's and not the 1700/1800's my god those poor woman and conditions. I know they knew no different but what a hard life it would have been.

The series started off great. Weaving reality into the story line as with Wild Bill Hickok's character made the show compelling. All of the characters played their unique roles perfectly. The writing is brilliant, playing unexpected subtleties against each other. Couldn't wait to see what happened with this last episode. But then ...

How could HBO stop this show when it did? The expense of running the show doesn't justify cutting it off at the kneecaps, leaving the audience frustrated and depressed.

To the HBO executive who made the call to cancel the show before completing the story, you and George Hearst are of the same ilk.

I am almost twenty years behind seeing Deadwood for the first time in 2023. All the accolades are accurate, this could possibly be the best tv series ever. The writing, the acting, the costuming, the sets are absolute perfection. In reading archival entertainment articles I know a fourth season was expected but never came to be. Ergo the last episode of season 3 must serve as the series finale. Lots of questions unanswered, regular characters not accounted for (Doc Cochran...does he have TB or not?), and story lines left hanging as we see the final shot. Advice to all readers, if you get the opportunity to visit the actual town of Deadwoon you must. Calamity Jane and Wild Bill rest next to each other in the cemetery, the Bullock Hotel still stands, Saloon #10 is waiting for you. I am eager to see the HBO follow up Deadwood movie. If it is half as good as the series I will be well entertained.

It is a dirty shame that this is the last episode of this fine program. I understand that there will be two two-hour long episodes airing in the fall of 2007, but this is the end. I understand that this is not the easiest show to watch. The 1880's dialect and the violence can turn some people off. I always thought of this show as high art. It belongs more on Broadway than it does on television. None of this detracts from the brilliant performances by Ian McShane or anyone else in the outstanding ensemble cast. I am glad that HBO has decided to let Milic finish what he has started. The final two episodes should wrap things up nicely. Although, it doesn't matter how great the final four hours are I, and others like me, will always want more f'ing Deadwood. I just love this show.