Deadwood-TV Series-2004-2006

Feuer Frei! · 05-23-11, 12:23 AM

I have an opportunity to pick up a boxed set of this series, which includes all 3 seasons.
imdb gives it a very high rating and it seems to be something i would enjoy watching.
However, i'm looking for recommendations, or otherwise of this from members who have seen it (all 3 series).
I understand that the series DOES NOT have an ending because the producers (HBO) had originally announced a 4th season but cancelled this.
A series with no ending? Dam!

Torplexed · 05-23-11, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

I have an opportunity to pick up a boxed set of this series, which includes all 3 seasons.
imdb gives it a very high rating and it seems to be something i would enjoy watching.
However, i'm looking for recommendations, or otherwise of this from members who have seen it (all 3 series).
I understand that the series DOES NOT have an ending because the producers (HBO) had originally announced a 4th season but cancelled this.
A series with no ending? Dam!

I preferred Rome. A two-year series, but with an ending that wrapped things up while holding out the possibility of more.

Platapus · 05-23-11, 05:12 AM

Deadwood was one of those shows with a targeted audience. I have not met too many people, who watched it, that were neutral about the show. Those that like modern portrayal westerns loved it. If that type of show is not your cup of red-eye, you probably won't like it.

I watched a little bit of season 2 and it was not for me. But many many others loved the series.

As for not having an ending. Now you know how Firefly fans felt until the move came out. Maybe there will be a Deadwood movie to wrap up the story lines.

the_tyrant · 05-23-11, 07:07 AM

not having an ending....
many shows unfortunately don't have an ending or a very weak ending

Feuer Frei! · 05-23-11, 07:14 AM

What i'm curious about is how much of an opening does it leave in the last episode?
Some movies or series leave an 'open' ending, so that you know a sequel is on the cards.
Others just kind of peter out and leave it to your imagination to come up with an ending.
Is this a blunt "there's more on the way after this episode"?
I'm trying to figure out wether it's even worth purchasing because of this no ending.
What's the point?
In that respect i'm pretty simple when it comes to films, i need closure, of sorts.

Betonov · 05-23-11, 07:21 AM

I loved Deadwood

It was bloody, violent, pervetly sexual, politically incorect, had no happy endings, had no positive message, no true heroes, no stereotipycall villains... it was the wild west

Feuer Frei! · 05-23-11, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

It was bloody, violent, pervetly sexual, politically incorect, had no happy endings, had no positive message, no true heroes, no stereotipycall villains...

Sounds like what i'm after

Now, what about the last episode?
What was the ending that wasn't an ending like?

Betonov · 05-23-11, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

Sounds like what i'm after

Now, what about the last episode?
What was the ending that wasn't an ending like?

Can't remember though, sorry

But there wasn't a major story arch though, just the happenings of a prospecting town, the crimes, prostitution, drink and gambling. Intertwinning stories of individuals and the slow proces of civilization catching up to them, like when they got the telegraph into town.

One that wants more of a storyline in their series might say it is a good documentary about life in the 1880's

An let's not forget about swearing

, this video has swearing form just one episode

(WARNING, swearing and bad words in link, wiever discretion is advised)

Bakkels · 05-23-11, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

What i'm curious about is how much of an opening does it leave in the last episode?
Some movies or series leave an 'open' ending, so that you know a sequel is on the cards.
Others just kind of peter out and leave it to your imagination to come up with an ending.
Is this a blunt "there's more on the way after this episode"?
I'm trying to figure out wether it's even worth purchasing because of this no ending.
What's the point?
In that respect i'm pretty simple when it comes to films, i need closure, of sorts.

Well, I've seen the entire series, and I highly recommend it. However,
the ending is not just 'open'; the show really has no end. Like you said, it was cancelled but the writers at the time thougth there would be another season. That's really a shame; there is no closure whatsoever, but I still recommend you watching it. At least now you know beforehand there is no real end.. And it would be a shame if you didn't watch it just because there's no actual final episode. You'd miss out on a lot of fun. And you would miss out on one of the greatest 'bad guys' ever to be seen in a series

Feuer Frei! · 05-23-11, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bakkels

Well, I've seen the entire series, and I highly recommend it. However,
the ending is not just 'open'; the show really has no end. Like you said, it was cancelled but the writers at the time thougth there would be another season. That's really a shame; there is no closure whatsoever, but I still recommend you watching it. At least now you know beforehand there is no real end.. And it would be a shame if you didn't watch it just because there's no actual final episode. You'd miss out on a lot of fun. And you would miss out on one of the greatest 'bad guys' ever to be seen in a series

Cool, thanks for the insight. I'll take the plunge and get it. Thanks also to Platapus and Betonov for the feedback.

Dowly · 05-23-11, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

It was bloody, violent, pervetly sexual, politically incorect, had no happy endings, had no positive message, no true heroes, no stereotipycall villains... it was the wild west

This' pretty much why I like so many HBO shows.

As for Deadwood, didn't follow it throughout, saw some random episodes. Looked good, tho I never really found out what it was about. Or was it just
about people living their lives there?

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

I preferred Rome. A two-year series, but with an ending that wrapped things up while holding out the possibility of more.

+1

Feuer Frei! · 05-23-11, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

This' pretty much why I like so many HBO shows.

Seen OZ? .
HBO aired it.
Loved it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118421/

Dowly · 05-23-11, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

Seen OZ? .
HBO aired it.
Loved it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118421/

Oh yeh, seen it 4-5 times now.

Beecher was awesome!

Feuer Frei! · 05-23-11, 09:22 AM

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Beecher was awesome!

Agree.
However, FTW is Adebisi and his hat.

BLUE-TAC?

Armistead · 05-23-11, 09:25 AM

I own the box set, but you can also watch it online.

Simply my favorite series ever made, some of the best writing and acting ever done.

The fact it didn't have a fourth season was a crapper, but the last show of season 3 could've been the ending had they not stated a 4th season. You could tell in the third season they were setting up for the town to burn down in the final season that never happened.

Milch moved on, the pressure seemed to be money as many stores wouldn't carry or sell the series, but the bigger issue there was so much non stop cussing and sex it couldn't be edited for TV without losing all effect.

05-23-11, 12:23 AM	#1
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Deadwood-TV Series-2004-2006 I have an opportunity to pick up a boxed set of this series, which includes all 3 seasons. imdb gives it a very high rating and it seems to be something i would enjoy watching. However, i'm looking for recommendations, or otherwise of this from members who have seen it (all 3 series). I understand that the series DOES NOT have an ending because the producers (HBO) had originally announced a 4th season but cancelled this. A series with no ending? Dam! __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Deadwood was one of those shows with a targeted audience. I have not met too many people, who watched it, that were neutral about the show. Those that like modern portrayal westerns loved it. If that type of show is not your cup of red-eye, you probably won't like it. I watched a little bit of season 2 and it was not for me. But many many others loved the series. As for not having an ending. Now you know how Firefly fans felt until the move came out. Maybe there will be a Deadwood movie to wrap up the story lines. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	What i'm curious about is how much of an opening does it leave in the last episode? Some movies or series leave an 'open' ending, so that you know a sequel is on the cards. Others just kind of peter out and leave it to your imagination to come up with an ending. Is this a blunt "there's more on the way after this episode"? I'm trying to figure out wether it's even worth purchasing because of this no ending. What's the point? In that respect i'm pretty simple when it comes to films, i need closure, of sorts. __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

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the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	not having an ending.... many shows unfortunately don't have an ending or a very weak ending

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	I loved Deadwood It was bloody, violent, pervetly sexual, politically incorect, had no happy endings, had no positive message, no true heroes, no stereotipycall villains... it was the wild west

05-23-11, 09:25 AM	#15
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	I own the box set, but you can also watch it online. Simply my favorite series ever made, some of the best writing and acting ever done. The fact it didn't have a fourth season was a crapper, but the last show of season 3 could've been the ending had they not stated a 4th season. You could tell in the third season they were setting up for the town to burn down in the final season that never happened. Milch moved on, the pressure seemed to be money as many stores wouldn't carry or sell the series, but the bigger issue there was so much non stop cussing and sex it couldn't be edited for TV without losing all effect.