The Principle Is All

Episode aired Sep 24, 2017
TV-MA
1h 3m

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8.0/10

1.3K

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James Franco and Margarita Levieva in The Deuce (2017)

Crime Drama Mystery

Vincent is blindsided by an unexpected partner after putting the finishing touches on his new bar, causing Frankie to blow a gasket.Vincent is blindsided by an unexpected partner after putting the finishing touches on his new bar, causing Frankie to blow a gasket.Vincent is blindsided by an unexpected partner after putting the finishing touches on his new bar, causing Frankie to blow a gasket.

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IMDb RATING

8.0/10

1.3K

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9snoozejonc

Developing plot and characters nicely

This is another very strong episode that includes interesting character moments and a compelling build up to and depiction of the opening night of Vince's bar. At this point it feels like the writers are combining the mob banter of The Sopranos with the realism and connectivity of The Wire. For show focussed on the sex industry of 70s New York I think this is a sensible approach.

Candy's character arc is the most interesting so far. I love the visual storytelling associated with her clear motivation to get off the streets and away from the associated dangers.

Again I love the connection between Abby and Darlene regarding A Tale of Two Cities and am interested to see what becomes of both, and if the relationship continues.

All actors are on great form, plus the cinematography, editing and period are all excellent.

Trivia
Eileen and Harvey meet in a deli and Harvey orders kishka. When Eileen asks what kishka is, Harvey laughs and says, "you don't want to know." Kishka (also known as kishke or stuffed derma) is a type of sausage made from a combination of meat and grains, usually stuffed back into the animal's own intestines. Variations on the dish are popular across Russia, Poland, and Eastern Europe, but in the United States it is mostly known as a Jewish dish, popularized by Ashkenazic immigrants from those countries to America. The fact that Harvey orders kishka is supposed to be understood by the viewer as an indication that he is Jewish, and the fact that Eileen has to ask what kishka is (along with her rejection of matzah balls in her chicken soup) is an indication that she is not.