
Milch has pointed out repeatedly in interviews that the intent of the show was to study the way that civilization comes together from chaos by organizing itself around symbols (in Deadwood the main symbol is gold). Milch and his colleagues later bought many of Parker's books and papers as references for Deadwood.

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The first book that the show's creator, David Milch, purchased as research for the series was Deadwood: The Golden Years by Watson Parker, a historian who specialized in the history of the Black Hills. ^ a b Garret Dillahunt portrays Jack McCall during season one and Francis Wolcott during season two.Gem prostitute and special friend of Johnny Burns Takes over livery stable when Hostetler leaves camp Gambler who brought smallpox to Deadwood, later ministerĬommissioner for Lawrence County, Dakota Territory Stepson of Seth biological son of Robert and Martha Bullockīoss of the Chinese population owns a pig pen and laundry

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The film is set ten years after the end of the third season and premiered on HBO on May 31, 2019.
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The show was produced by Red Board Productions and Roscoe Productions in association with HBO and Paramount Network Television.Īfter several years of discussion and pre-production, Deadwood: The Movie began filming in October 2018.
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TV Guide ranked it #8 on its 2013 list of 60 shows that were "Cancelled Too Soon". It also won eight Emmy Awards (in 28 nominations) and one Golden Globe. Milch used actual diaries and newspapers from 1870s Deadwood residents as reference points for characters, events, and the look and feel of the show.ĭeadwood received critical acclaim, particularly for Milch's writing and McShane's performance, and is regarded as one of the greatest television shows of all time. The plot lines involving these characters include historical truths as well as substantial fictional elements. Farnum, George Hearst, Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Sol Star, A. Many other historical figures appear as characters, including George Crook, Wyatt Earp, E. Deadwood features a large ensemble cast headed by Timothy Olyphant and Ian McShane, playing the real-life Deadwood residents Seth Bullock and Al Swearengen, respectively. The show was created, produced, and largely written by David Milch.

The series is set in the 1870s in Deadwood, South Dakota, before and after the area's annexation by the Dakota Territory, and charts Deadwood's growth from camp to town. Deadwood is an American Western television series that aired on the premium cable network HBO from March 21, 2004, to August 27, 2006, spanning three seasons and 36 episodes.
