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Deadwood Marathon

February 20th, 2005 | Filed under TV.
Deadwood on HBO

Last year, I heard a lot about how great the HBO series Deadwood was, so I set it up to record on my Tivo. I actually recorded every season one episode, then deleted them before watching a single minute. When season 2 started to get advertised, I decided to re-record the full slate of episodes again. (and yes, this boring story is going somewhere)

So, I finally got around to watching a few episodes, leading to a 5-episode marathon viewing of the middle of the season today. I think I can safely say this: This is one of the best series on TV today.

Reasons to like Deadwood (Paul’s opinion only):

  • Great characters (He was only in four episodes, but the Wild Bill Hickock character was an instant classic. Among the regulars, the town “boss” Al Swearingen is already an all-time great TV villian.
  • The Story – a lawless town in the Wild West with one of the biggest gold finds at a time when the US is expanding civilization westward
  • The Language – cocksucker, cunt, and fuck were apparently very popular words in the Old West

Episode #9 (of the 12 first season episodes) is just wrapping up as I write this. The most amazing thing about where season 1 is at right now is that they’ve created a villian who I hate even more than the all-time great villian mentioned above. Now, that’s an impressive feat.

Season 2 starts on March 6th.
Official Deadwood site

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12 Responses to “Deadwood Marathon”

  1. Brad Verstegen | 23/02/05

    Paul,

    I am trying to track down Erin Youngerberg. I am a recruiter at Miller Brewing in Milwaukee and we would like to talk to her about a career opportunity. If you have a way to contact her please have her e-mail @ verstegen.brad@mbco.com or call me at 414/931-4387

    Thank You,

    Brad Verstegen

  2. Brooke | 23/02/05

    that is very weird…I’ve never seen that before! Crazy!

  3. Canned Hamm | 23/02/05

    Paul,
    That was a weird posting.
    Could you please wash my car.
    Darren

  4. Paul | 24/02/05

    Sorry Darren, I will not wash your car.

    I’m thinking that if Erin does decide to take a job at Miller again, I deserve a finder’s fee.

  5. Erin | 24/02/05

    So Post – you think you deserve a finders fee huh? How about Free beer? :)

  6. Paul | 24/02/05

    Sure, a beer would suffice

  7. Erin | 24/02/05

    Ok can do!

  8. Paul | 24/02/05

    Does that mean you’re taking the job?

  9. Erin | 24/02/05

    No it doesn’t. You miss the free beer, don’t you?

  10. Flygirl | 24/02/05

    Ooooh, now I can stalk Paul in more than one way :)

  11. Paul | 24/02/05

    Goofball, you’ve posted here before!!!!

  12. Sassy Minx | 25/02/05

    Stalkers aren’t always the smartest – see, I even forgot my name