Deadwood Best Of Al Swearengen - Al The Badass

[@JeffKMayo]

"It's over when you're dead. Until then, you got more punishment in store. Stand it like a man, and give some back." - Al Swearengen

[@RedEye19]

Factuality.

[@mikeb8397]

The fact that they canceled this and Rome so early but gave Sex and the City and Entourage (which I liked) a million seasons is bullshit.

[@orangejoe204]

This is the world we live in. Those are the people who live in it. Welcome to the Desert of the Real.

[@archer1949]

Money talks. Sex and the City and Entourage were dirt cheap. Shows like Deadwood and Rome. where they actually gave an effort, cost more to produce. It's simple economics.

[@mikeb8397]

At least that's changing these days. Game of Thrones is definitely not cheap.

[@trams33]

Entourage is the most pretentious piece of shit I've ever seen.

[@TheFiresloth]

Mike B But Boardwalk Empire is cancelled. Game of Thrones is closer to Sex in the City than Deadwood ;)

[@Nightwishmaster]

I will never. Never! NEVER FUCKING let go of the fact that HBO pulled the plug on what is easily one of (if not THE) best shows ever created... To this day I am bitter. So fucking ridiculous. Nothing against Boardwalk Empire (OK maybe a little bit), but that show is just a sad replacement for Deadwood. I really wanted to like Boardwalk and watched the first 2 seasons (though it was so dry in points I had to force myself to keep watching) but it just isn't even close. I can never get it out of my head that it should have been Deadwood...

[@lockupcrookeddrumpf2226]

Nah Deadwood is ok, but I can see why it was cancelled. It takes WAAAAY too long for plots to develop. While the dialogue is good at times, much of it is idle chit chat with no real meaning. Some of the side characters are irritating (calamity jane), there is very little action and most of all the story is bland. I think this show is overrated.

[@luvfreedom1470]

"Look at her...you know she's fucked for food..." The best line I think I've ever heard. Lol

[@talalahmed608]

ahahahhahahhaaaaa this line has me in tears every fucking time.

[@loge10]

I don't understand the reactions. I think it's a sign that Al, even in his demented behavior, has empathy for those who have struggled. Just look at his relationship with Jewel.

[@misslolo2135]

This is one of the most brutally honest lines in this show full of brutality. Subsistence sex and sexual slavery is savage and inhuman. There are millions of women who are sexual victims of poverty and slavery. Anyone finds this line even remotely funny shows himself to be vicious and dangerous to every woman.

[@calilyricist24]

@@misslolo2135 welcome to the real world, a MAN'S world.

[@bernardsoul5186]

Wow. Read more books

[@michaelgasiewski8910]

"You can go now brother." The moment I loved Al Swarengen.

[@patrick4662]

I think he even referenced that he HAD a brother with that same affliction. Def gave more weight to his whole relationship to the reverend smith story.

[@leonblittle226]

He didn't want to kill him, but in the end it was the only kindness anyone would do him. The docs private mental breakdown over the cruelty he had to witness in the civil war and his argument with god over his own preachers suffering was torture to watch. Deadwood was one of the best.

[@silversnail1413]

Greatest anti-hero in television history. And that's saying something considering we have Tony Soprano and Walter White.

[@Azazel8]

And Marlo Stanfield.

[@MrLilfee]

Skeet Er wow, you're stupid...

[@MrLilfee]

Skeet Er *you're

[@silversnail1413]

MrLilfee Stop flirting with each other, you pansies.

[@MrLilfee]

***** wow, you're stupid...

[@lazylion420]

easily the best show ever cancelled. probably the best drama ever created on TV, period.

[@Eziokilla9595]

I would agree, if Deadwood got the chance to finish. Unfortunately, it was cancelled, so I have to keep it leveled at a top 5 spot, not a top 1 spot. Not the fault of the writers or the actors, just how it happened. Still, one of my top five favorite shows ever made.

[@SeanWilbanks]

Welp, open up that number one spot then cause looks like it may be finishing the story soon.

[@madcapglass1454]

Tough call, I LOVED Deadwood... But I also LOVED Carnivale, and was devastated when both were cancelled. Also Arrested Development.

[@Primal478]

How can a person watching this not grow to love Al? He might be a bastard at times, but still, you gotta love him.

[@richardcamp2362]

Some of the greatest acting i have ever seen.

[@jdvicvega0]

Masterful acting writing and editing. But the people responsible for the casting deserve credit. Lotsa credit

[@mairbekwasyl7758]

This show overindulges you with its profuse amount of profanity and obscenity. Best show that was ever written, alongside with the sopranos.

[@paddy5001000]

You are quite right. However, as Oscar Wilde quipped, “nothing succeeds like excess”.

[@MrLilfee]

you forgot The Wire...

[@madcapglass1454]

And BrBa, and Carnivale, and Rome.

[@ResistanceQuest]

Seems sort of ironic that you would say it overindulges on the one hand but is among the best shows ever written, not that I disagree

[@trucker4472]

Swear Engine.

[@phinh1968]

Swear and gin.

[@Invincible-Under-the-Sun]

That was gay Phil

[@LorFire]

SWEDGIN!!!!!

[@kaj7135]

@@LorFire*HENG DAI!* 🤞

[@CorvusBelli01]

You missed one of my favourite moments, in a conversation between Al and Merrick; "Pain, or damage, don't end the world; or despair, or fucking beating's. The world ends when you're dead. Until then, you got more punishment in store; stand it like a man, and give some back."

[@bioman123]

Goddamn just wathcing the opening credits was enough to make me want to rewatch this amazing series.

[@CaptainPancakes]

"Like packin' a snowball" - That line alone is disturbing. God Al was my favorite character.

[@Josue_Cristobal]

Just imagine a scene between Al Swearengen and Bill the Butcher from Gangs of New York. The screen would explode from the pure brutal manliness and silver tongued viscousness.

[@smokeyandthevandit]

Throw Logan Roy in the mix to make it fun

[@sirg-had8821]

Mr. Fletcher from the movie Whiplash arrives. On time, of course.

[@thelatertrader]

"Your kill sir?" Al turns around quickly and replies, "Who?"

[@kristiantheheathen]

I've seen all 3 seasons 4 times now and I could start over again. Mindblowing stuff!

[@mikeyb8899]

Its a shame this show was cancelled after 3 seasons. Ian McShane's character Al Swearengen is probably one of the best villians I have seen anywhere. It was good to see a western that accurately detailed how Deadwood really was.

[@OrwellianNarrator]

He wasn't a villain. He was an anti-hero.

[@davidmiller4758]

I was gonna say the same. He wasn't a villain, definitely an antagonist but an anti hero.

[@KingCraze22]

Only a villain for like half of season 1. Once he and Bullock became friends he was a total anti-hero, sometimes a full on good guy like when he showed remorse for Bullock at the death of his kid or when he protected Alma from the sharpshooters.

[@huntermoore7669]

I don’t see him as a villains oh he’s no shinning hero, well neither was his rival and almost like a son, bullock. They were men of their time, well even Wyatt fucking Earp was a pimp at one point. What I mean to see is both had their angels and their demons, and while Bullock heeded his angels mostly… one can’t deny Al danced with his devils

[@redisnotblue]

I sued this show for being too good and won in court.

[@OchoaMichaelVincent]

Greatest tv character ever written.

[@11bravo1789]

Agree. Except maybe hes tied with bill the butcher from gangs of new york

[@7Jstamper]

***** Except Gangs of New York was not a TV show you fucking half-wit.

[@JavMacHer]

Almost - below Mr Burns, Boss Hogg & Wile E. Coyote

[@ianmangham4570]

He was a real guy born in 1845

[@huntermoore7669]

Every single FUCKING word the graces us from the silver tongue of Ian Mcshane in this show is gold! The character is just…. Fucking perfections

[@johndcoffee632]

"Who hasn't wanted to shoot at a woman once or twice?" Al's so relatable.

[@LilJdaSilva]

I really liked this show. I fucking loved this character If only they wouldve made one more season

[@martinmcdade7302]

Fantastic cast great actors all worthy of an oscar.

[@aussiearu]

Swedgin for president.

[@mantistoboggan5171]

no you have a fascist wannabe

[@michaeldukes4108]

Mantis Toboggan ... STHU, hooplehead, and learn the proper definition of “fascist.”

[@gabi_00000]

Best actor and best character ever. Cant get enough of Al!

[@dmb7403]

My favorite Al Swearengen quote is when the whores disrespect Wu and Al says "Them that ain't lining this fuckin hallway when he comes out like Wu isnt the tallest most handsomest white man to ever get fuckin lucky, better be ready for a fuckin beatin'"!!!!!.

[@musc1esman]

Im 5 episodes in at the moment on season 1. Jack McCall has been let loose and I cannot get enough of this show!

[@tuffteddy1446]

The Best of Swedgin!

[@MrAnarchyReign]

best dialogue in any show ever! western shakespeare.

[@samfilmkid]

"I yearn for the days, a draw across the throat made fuckin' resolution."

[@jackhammer0078]

Bring back The Deadwood Movie!

[@marieadams3720]

Its coming!

[@MisterSmith00]

Al Swearengen...the most heartless and ruthless bastard you ever did meet... ...until you meet a hard, moral line. Then he's the most heartless and ruthless bastard who happens to be protecting his own people. World of difference.

[@eliasdeleone7059]

This was the only show I watched in it's entirety because it was so damn good. Al Swearengen was the most well depicted, roguishly spoken, badass character with serious fuckin depth I've had the pleasure of viewing in a number of years. His is the name that I will light up at the mere mention of. All too rarely is there such a great execution and casting of a character.

[@kevinsidell4004]

Damn I miss this show.

[@andrewfury1383]

+Kevin Sidell “What a type you must consort with, that you not fear beating for such an insult.”

[@simonesimmons7462]

Me too!!! I want this show to have more seasons!!!😭😊

[@Toronto1974ever]

Only 3 seasons HBO. And some series you keep going and going !! So many different characters and stories. One of the best ever made !!

[@simonesimmons7462]

My gosh I just love Ian McShane voice. I wish I was an actress for this show!!!😊

[@newt0830]

al with the reverend is the one the greatest scenes in tv history. He was truly hurt by it.

[@tuxguys]

The "euthanasia" at 2:43, taken in context, is actually an act of mercy. What a scary, compelling, and weirdly-admirable-in-his-consistency character this is...

[@LimSky420]

One of the quotes I liked was and im ad-libbing a bit here "Whats this a meeting for the town elite?...Hoi polloi's need not apply?"

[@TheTolz0]

When he snuffed out the priest is when I knew Al was my fav character....he was a killer with a conscience!!

[@austinkonrad]

none of us make it out alive

[@jasoncarswell7458]

I don't think it was entirely conscience. The man needed to be dead (simply for mercy's sake, AND since he was taking up a bed in the whorehouse) and Al happened to be the best at that task.

[@vincepurpura8905]

@@jasoncarswell7458 No, I think All couldn't stand to see the preacher's mind go. Giving sermons to cow and pigs. It was a mercy killing, so the preacher could still be remembered with dignity. If I was slowly dying, I would hope someone would assist me. But having a terminal illness is the only acceptable reason for suicide. Not because you got your heart broke, not because you got laid off and you have a family to support. Tough times makes tough people.

[@GiantSandles]

I think that's been pretty much put to rest at this point. I would've loved another season, but as it is its still pretty easily one of the best shows ever made.

[@eeMJaii]

Brilliant character!

[@JacobMcandles]

I really liked the scene at 3:20. I wish the whole scene was on here. Swearengen just gave that scene a atmosphere it needed.

[@peaceandmetal88]

The mercy killing of the reverend was sad as hell. Only time Al shed a tear.

[@dixon0023]

Ian Mcshane's potrayal of swearengen may be the best on all of television!

[@bloozmahn]

I didn't say he was a nice guy. But overall his character had integrity and basically worked towards the general interest of the population at large. Cy tolliver was a villain, and obviously mr. hearst, never mind his geologist. those types of characters fascinate me as they represent more of a real life gray area than the 'superhero' that's often portrayed. One reason why i like "the shield" so much, it illuminates how good+bad can exist in one personality.

[@CaptainPancakes]

I downloaded all three seasons of Deadwood last year and man did I enjoy it, and also joined in among the anger of fans that this series was cancelled, albeit years ago, but Al Swearengen reminded me so much of Bill the Butcher from "Gangs of New York". Watching this show was like having three seasons worth of Bill the Butcher, only I kinda think I like Al better. Kinda want to watch both Gangs of NY and Deadwood again now.

[@marcuscicero9587]

one of the best c**ks**kin series ever. can hardly wait for Amazon or Netlix to feature it again. Swearingen was my favorite.

[@Sheaman78]

He is of english descent in the series its addressed. Defintely worth checking out I highly recommend it

[@dellmagripple]

Every word out of Al''s mouth is priceless

[@CheckYourHealthUS]

"Look at her , you know shes fked for food" ++ LOL

[@Vermillionsic]

I've set it up so my phone msg tone is 0:46 - 0:53, " Taken by a vision" look at your phone " You would not want to be staring like that.. at me "

[@MultipleScrotum]

YES! One of the best moments ever.

[@kd5txo]

Oddly, KZbins brain-dead "recommended" algorithm finally got around to suggesting I watch this compilation containing the very scene I said you had missed earlier... the whiskey/beer throat slit scene.

[@Terra812]

There are a few more if you go to my videos. The Wu cocksucker and Al talks business are both very good imo

[@ryanhills3456]

The nut and rib shots on that Pinkerton that though he was special wow. I love when just once in awhile you can see how brutal and vicious Al can be when he gets angry.

[@redted12345]

Yeah you know he ruptured that dudes balls and completely broke multiple ribs. That idiot really thought he’d made a friend too.

[@darklordyonus]

great show love it

[@MultipleScrotum]

thanks.

[@zeroflat24]

yeah i am pretty sure they mention that McShanes character is a decendent of british royalty in one of the episodes. if i am not mistaken its the one where Mr. Elsworths character is introduced. but it is definatly an amazing series and worth the money to check out.

[@peaceandmetal88]

I had to laugh my ass off when he said "Look at her. You know she's fucked for food". LOL

[@scottmcfadyen8921]

The diolouge is outstanding.

[@TheThumper1972]

Al was adopted into the family. Younger brother died of a seizure. the older one was a gun hand. often used as Al's enforcer. The gem burned down, he rebuilt. Burned down a second time leaving him penniless. He died in Colorado, after losing a leg trying to hop a train. his actions actually caused the other family to spell our name Swearingin as opposed to swearingen

[@Anon_E_Muss]

Really? Wow. Where is he buried?

[@Terra812]

I don't recall any other scenes together off hand... I interpreted that scene as Al being the ONLY person that could possibly scare the shit out of Jane. Al was Al and Jane seemed to be pissing herself.

[@NorybDrol82]

Both figuratively and I do believe literally in this case on this show.

[@TariusShinobi]

Al Swearengen was a classic Old School Gangster...........Too kool.......

[@MultipleScrotum]

He was a very interesting and layered character with great depth. But certainly, he was a villain, on the whole.

[@LFPS0311]

Now that was BADASS.

[@amusement420]

Al "Sweearin' Again" And much deserved accolades for making it sound like Shakespeare.

[@Squidiot]

One of the all around greatest character in the history of tv. Maybe the greatest.

[@KatalistProductionsKozzySasha]

To each there own, these two are still two of my all time favorite shows, sad they ended to early ): Atleast we can agree on one thing, Deadwood kicked major ass (:

[@dtr19]

The way my stepdad puts it is its like Gunsmoke with swearing and nudity. It is an amazing show with fantastic writing and acting. It has a feeling of incompleteness to the ending of the series though.

[@Zenon2006]

Al was the best. He could be so cruel yet so funny at times.

[@evanbelisle8464]

That’s why he reminds me of Tony Soprano. He’s a hilarious killer.

[@Roacheater]

The best show ever made. And if you disagree your just wrong.

[@CradleofValentine666]

Imagine if Daniel Day Lewis from There Will Be Blood as Daniel Plainview clashed with Al Swearengen

[@vexjaeger4314]

Oh I don’t event wanna imagine the carnage.... that idea is chilling

[@chriscraven9335]

Day-Lewis as Bill the Butcher: am I a fuckin joke to you?

[@huntergrail1885]

Miss this show!

[@yerk3]

"We show united in the prelude when he's making his entrance and the fucking like. When it comes to viewing the body, I stand for virtue alone. The deception failing, I'll make a pass at him with my blade. In the aftermath, play the lie as mine, knowing I speak of you in heaven."

[@EarthMother4You]

Al Swear-en-again... LOL AWESOME!!!!

[@funkdragon23]

Is it just me, or does Deadwood's dialogue seem like a hellishly excellent blend of Shakespeare, John Ford, and Yoda, with a bit of George Carlin and Richard Pryor thrown in for good measure?

[@wreccen]

Imma watch all over again before the movie, you san francisco kak sakas!

[@wiisalute]

"The world abounds in cunt of every kind, including hers" is probably my favorite line

[@pepinozinanasshole]

This is like the best show ever, the dialohues and atmosphere its like something yanked out of shakespeare

[@Invincible-Under-the-Sun]

Best comment ever

[@TheReggaeMortis]

Well, what do you know.. This guy's voice was a big inspiration for Bastion's Rucks

[@robanybody_]

I want to thank the author of this video from the bottom of my heart for not putting a shitty music track over the top of this.

[@cap871]

Swearengen was the devil with a conscience played against Bullock, the angel with a fury

[@Growapair4once]

Did they make the final 2 movies for Deadwood?

[@JacobMcandles]

@yerk3 Anyone else find the thought of Al Swearengen in heaven hillarious?

[@trouttaker]

i agree, good choice in show by the way

[@Motoruven]

I hope I'm that goodlooking when I'm 70 +

[@NEVproductions2012]

Such an amazing show on so many levels,and I pretty much hate TV. I think the main reason they cancelled this awesome show,out of nowhere,is because they refer to the "capitalism" of the times as the antagonist (Hearst, Pinkertons, the wealthy and their means of acquisition). Because the show was an extremely accurate,if modernized, representation of the times,and the fact most of the methods seen as villainous in the show are still used on greater scales today, the elite can't have that on TV.

[@johnparrot9]

Always did like Al.

[@TheTolz0]

Briliant!!

[@MultipleScrotum]

The disagreement is mutual. Whiskey and cussing was his ultimate love.

[@actorben]

I'd LOVE to see John Marston from, "Red Dead Redemption," show up in Deadwood! Some interplay between him and Al would be awesome!

[@bhunt799]

Please put Ian McShane on The Mandalorian.

[@DarkW0lverine]

Al is so awesome

[@kuliimjulischreiben]

You would NOT wanna be STARIN' that way... at ME.

[@JonathanKerr]

1890 is the first recorded instance, although it's been used as an insult since Hellenic times.

[@bulletproofisobel]

how different was Al in the end of season 3 comparing to the beggining

[@TheLio666]

BETTER JUMP AND TRYING TO TOUCH THE MOON THAN UNDERSTAND WHAT'S GOIN ON IN A BRIDE'S HEAD YOU FORGET ABOUT THAT ONE lol nice tribute to the MC shane character