The official Deadwood thread

[Jim O]

I started watching this show and got sucked in. I liked the first show. I am interested to watch it again because they feature Wild Bill Hickok. Wild Bill rode with one of my ancestors...Texas Jack Omohundro. (www.texasjack.org)

I am interested to see if they work him into the show.

Here is some info from www.hbo.com

Deadwood

In 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 birth of an American frontier town and the ruthless power struggle that exists in its lawless boundaries.

The story begins two weeks after Custer's defeat at Little Big Horn, combining fictional and real-life characters and events in an epic morality tale. Located in the Black Hills Indian Cession, the "town" of Deadwood is an illegal settlement, a violent and uncivilized outpost that attracts a colorful array of characters looking to get rich — from outlaws and entrepreneurs to ex-soldiers and racketeers, Chinese laborers, prostitutes, city dudes and gunfighters.

Among the settlers are ex-lawman Seth Bullock, played by Timothy Olyphant ("Go," "Gone in 60 Seconds"), the legendary gunfighter and scout Wild Bill Hickok, played by Keith Carradine ("Nashville," "Pretty Baby") and Machiavellian saloon owner Al Swearengen, played by Ian McShane ("Sexy Beast," "War and Remembrance").

With its unflinching realism, adult themes and wickedly inventive storylines, DEADWOOD is an intense, character-driven drama that takes elements of the traditional western and turns them upside down. "I had always wanted to do a series set in some period where it was legitimate to explore the genesis of law," Milch says. "What interested me about Deadwood is that it was an outlaw settlement, on Indian territory, so the American law didn't apply — there were no laws at all."

Milch, DEADWOOD's creator and head writer in addition to its executive producer, is a onetime Yale lecturer whose TV credits include such series as "NYPD Blue" (he was co-creator) and "Hill Street Blues." Walter Hill ("48 HRS.", "The Long Riders") directed DEADWOOD's pilot episode. Gregg Fienberg ("Gods and Monsters") is co-executive producer. Director/producer Davis Guggenheim ("Alias" and "24") and Scott Stephens ("The Mind of the Married Man") serving as producer.


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[maddogkf]

I recorded it & the Soprano's last night - will watch them this week

[Chaplin]

I thought it was pretty good. I kept waiting for Powers Boothe though.

There was a lot of recognizable character actors in the show, but no real "big name" ones. Keith Carradine was probably the biggest.

I also loved the actress who played Calamity Jane--she was terrific (and the most foul-mouthed character in the show).

I thought the show started off slow (like most series' do), but it ended well, as you can start to see the "good" guys and the "bad" guys. And, man, that bad guy is truly evil!

[Jim O]

Originally Posted by Chaplin

I also loved the actress who played Calamity Jane--she was terrific (and the most foul-mouthed character in the show).

Yeah...she was foul mouthed indeed!

[Krangthebrain]

Great addition to HBO's regular rotation!

I'll be watching this one every Sunday night.

[AZCB34]

I taped it. Haven't read this thread yet...hopefully there aren't spoilers

[Jim O]

Originally Posted by AZCB34

I taped it. Haven't read this thread yet...hopefully there aren't spoilers

Forgive me if I sound like an idiot, but what do you mean when you mention "spoilers?"

Jim =

[Chaplin]

Originally Posted by Jim Omohundro

Forgive me if I sound like an idiot, but what do you mean when you mention "spoilers?"

Jim =

You're forgiven, but just this once.

A "spoiler" is something that gives away a plot point in a movie/tv show.

[swd1974]

[Jim O]

Originally Posted by Chaplin

You're forgiven, but just this once.

A "spoiler" is something that gives away a plot point in a movie/tv show.

Ahhh...thanks.

I feel like a moron!

[KingofCards]

I liked it, it was a bit slow but it'll pick up once all the Characters are introduced etc.

My wife lived in Deadwood until she was like 11. I went there a couple summers ago. They got casinos now. Pretty cool place. Her Grandparents live in a house on the main drag. Every night they replay the murder of Wild Bill and there are two bars that claim he was killed there.

[NMCard]

Originally Posted by Jim Omohundro

I started watching this show and got sucked in. I liked the first show. I am interested to watch it again because they feature Wild Bill Hickok. Wild Bill rode with one of my ancestors...Texas Jack Omohundro. (www.texasjack.org)

They mentioned your ancestor tonight. It will be interesting to see if they work him in.


So far I am liking the show a bit better than the Sopranos.

[Jim O]

Originally Posted by NMCard

They mentioned your ancestor tonight. It will be interesting to see if they work him in.

I saw it! That was so cool. It is odd to hear my last name used in a television show! It is not like it is a common last name.

I hope that they work him in!

[Chaplin]

Sopranos is still better (very good so far this season), but Deadwood is starting to pick up steam. I like how they settled down the Calamity Jane character, she doesn't seem to belong in a cartoon anymore.


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I was surprised about the New York guy getting offed, but then again, it looked like he didn't belong anyway. I'd like to see his wife become a major character though. Perhaps the future love interest of "Montana"?

Powers Booth and Ricky Jay!! There's instant credibility my friends.

[wallyburger]

I have watched Deadwood since day 1. This show is fantastic. Great characters, top to bottom. How long will this show last in the Ashcroft witchunt era?

Best character is a tossup between Calamity Jane, E B, Al Swearengen. Tough call. Maybe food for a poll.