
Scripted series · HBO
Deadwood
A hell of a place to make your fortune
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Deadwood actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Deadwood reads strongest on Character Depth, Tension and Emotional Weight.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
The story of the early days of Deadwood, South Dakota; woven around actual historic events with most of the main characters based on real people. Deadwood starts as a gold mining camp and gradually turns from a lawless wild-west community into an organized wild-west civilized town. The story focuses on the real-life characters Seth Bullock and Al Swearengen.
The run
Seasons
3 seasons · 36 episodes.

Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
200412 episodes
7.7IMDb1876. The Black Hills Indian Cession, two weeks after Custer's last stand. Witness the birth of an American frontier town – and the ruthless power struggle between its just and unjust pioneers. In an age of plunder and greed, the richest gold strike in American history draws a mob of restless misfits to an outlaw settlement where everything – and everyone – has a price. The settlers, ranging from an ex-lawman to a scheming saloon owner to the legendary Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, share a constant restlessness of spirit, and survive by any means necessary. Welcome to Deadwood... a hell of a place to make your fortune.
Best episode · S01E12 Sold Under Sin

Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
200512 episodes
8.0IMDb1877. A new day is dawning in the Black Hills outlaw camp of Deadwood. For better or worse, times are changing, and the transformation from camp to town is imminent. Unsavoury new arrivals - looking to cash in on the lucrative anarchy – and a government of outsiders usher in an era of hard decisions and brutal power struggles among the camp's founders. Seth Bullock is the new Sheriff and forced to stand his ground against two conniving brothel owners: cutthroat Al Swearengen, and his chief rival, the cunning Cy Tolliver. The women of Deadwood prove their mettle as Calamity Jane, Alma Garret, Trixie and Joanie stake their claim in this dangerous town of scheming misfits, all learning the hard way... fortune comes with a price...
Best episode · S02E12 Boy the Earth Talks To

Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
200612 episodes
7.7IMDbThe lawless era in Deadwood is coming to an end. As the town's first elections approach, it becomes apparent that, like it or not, civilization is on its way. But a civilized town is not necessarily a peaceful town, and the power struggles that determine the fate of Deadwood have never been more brutal. A ruthless newcomer, businessman George Hearst, threatens to reshape the town in his own image, forcing Deadwood's settlers – including the steadfast lawman Seth Bullock and the cutthroat saloon owner Al Swearengen – to form strategic alliances if they expect to thrive, and survive. While bloody conflicts change the face and fate of the town, the citizens of Deadwood come to the harsh realization... some fortunes are better left unclaimed.
Best episode · S03E05 A Two-Headed Beast
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.

S01E12
Sold Under Sin
In the first-season finale, Farnum and Tolliver take advantage of the arrival of a U.S. Army general. Adams teaches Clagett a thing or two about loyalty. Bullock reacts when Alma's father states his intentions regarding her claim.
- Directed by Davis Guggenheim
- Written by Ted Mann

S03E05
A Two-Headed Beast
Tolliver looks for a representative, the Captain calls Dan out, Swearengen continues to be perplexed by Hearst's moves, and Alma and Ellsworth's relationship takes a turn.
- Directed by Daniel Minahan
- Written by David Milch

S02E12
Boy the Earth Talks To
Mining magnate George Hearst arrives while the camp is preparing for a celebration. Yankton officials react to a Swearengen power play. Violence erupts among the town's Chinese population.
- Directed by Ed Bianchi
- Written by Ted Mann, David Milch

S02E06
Something Very Expensive
Merrick gives a schoolteacher a tour of the camp. An influx of Chinese labor enters the workforce. Swearengen is finally able to honor appointments. Alma suggests the idea of a bank; and Bullock insults the owner of a gold claim.
- Directed by Steve Shill
- Written by Steve Shill

S01E10
Mister Wu
Swearengen receives a double dose of irritation when a drug supply is stolen and bad news arrives from a nearby town. Rev. Smith is an unlikely customer at the Gem. Merrick hatches an idea for Deadwood's first club.
- Directed by Daniel Minahan
- Written by Bryan McDonald

S01E04
Here Was a Man
Alma asks Hickok to investigate the tragic fallout of her husband's gold claim purchase. McCall plots revenge after being humiliated at poker. Charlie Utter departs camp for Cheyenne. Doc Cochran makes a house call to the Bella Union.
- Directed by Alan Taylor
- Written by Elizabeth Sarnoff
Recently aired
Latest Episodes

S03E12
Tell Him Something Pretty
- Directed by Mark Tinker
- Written by Ted Mann

S03E11
The Catbird Seat
- Directed by Gregg Fienberg
- Written by Bernadette McNamara

S03E10
A Constant Throb
- Directed by Mark Tinker
- Written by W. Earl Brown

S03E09
Amateur Night
- Directed by Adam Davidson
- Written by Nick Towne, Zack Whedon


S03E07
Unauthorized Cinnamon
- Directed by Mark Tinker
- Written by Mark Tinker, Regina Corrado
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.

David Milch
Showrunner
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Gregg Fienberg
Executive producer

Mark Tinker
Executive producer
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Ted Mann
Writer
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Bernadette McNamara
Writer
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Jody Worth
Writer
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Kem Nunn
Writer
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George Putnam
Writer

Ricky Jay
Writer
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Sara Hess
Writer

Elizabeth Sarnoff
Writer
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Alix Lambert
Writer

Steve Shill
Writer
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Nick Towne
Writer
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Regina Corrado
Writer

Zack Whedon
Writer
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John Belluso
Writer
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Victoria Morrow
Writer
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Malcolm MacRury
Writer
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Bryan McDonald
Writer

W. Earl Brown
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Scott StephensProducer
- Davis GuggenheimProducer
- Ted MannProducer
- Gregg FienbergExecutive Producer
- Mark TinkerExecutive Producer
- Elizabeth SarnoffProducer
Writing
- Ted MannWriter
- Bernadette McNamaraWriter
- Jody WorthWriter
- Kem NunnWriter
- George PutnamWriter
- Mark TinkerWriter
Direction
- Davis GuggenheimDirector
- Tim HunterDirector
- Dan AttiasDirector
- Michael AlmereydaDirector
- Daniel MinahanDirector
- Gregg FienbergDirector
Cinematography
- Lloyd Ahern IIDirector of Photography
- Xavier GrobetDirector of Photography
- Joseph E. GallagherDirector of Photography
- Teodoro ManiaciDirector of Photography
- David BoydDirector of Photography
- James GlennonDirector of Photography
Music
- Johnny KlimekOriginal Music Composer
- Reinhold HeilOriginal Music Composer
- David SchwartzOriginal Music Composer
- Michael BrookOriginal Music Composer
Recognition
Awards
5 wins · 25 nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
2 wins · 13 nominations · latest 2005
- WinnerPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series2005
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- WinnerPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series2004
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- NomineePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series2007
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- NomineePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Series2007
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- NomineePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series2005
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- NomineePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Series2005
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- NomineePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series2005
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- NomineePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series2005
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- NomineePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series2005
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- NomineePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series2005
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- NomineePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series2004
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- NomineePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Series2004
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- NomineePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series2004
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- NomineePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series2004
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- NomineePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series2004
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Golden Globes
No wins yet · 1 nomination
- NomineeGolden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama2004
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Screen Actors Guild Awards
No wins yet · 2 nominations
- NomineeScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series2007
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- NomineeScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series2006
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Directors Guild of America Awards
1 win · latest 2004
- WinnerDirectors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Drama Series2004
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Peabody Awards
1 win · latest 2004
- WinnerPeabody Awards2004
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Writers Guild of America Awards
No wins yet · 2 nominations
- NomineeWriters Guild of America Award for Television: Dramatic Series2007
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- NomineeWriters Guild of America Award for Television: Dramatic Series2006
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TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama
1 win · 1 nomination · latest 2004
- WinnerTCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama2004
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- NomineeTCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama2005
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Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama
No wins yet · 1 nomination
- NomineeSatellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama2005
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Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
No wins yet · 1 nomination
- NomineeSatellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film2005
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TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Drama
No wins yet · 2 nominations
- NomineeTCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Drama2005
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- NomineeTCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Drama2004
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TCA Award for Outstanding New Program
No wins yet · 1 nomination
- NomineeTCA Award for Outstanding New Program2004
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TCA Award for Program of the Year
No wins yet · 1 nomination
- NomineeTCA Award for Program of the Year2005
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