Slow But Full of Purpose

Deadwood is an American Western drama television series created, produced and largely written by David Milch. The series aired on the premium cable
network HBO from March 21, 2004, to August 27, 2006, spanning three 12-episode seasons. The show is set in the 1870s in Deadwood, South Dakota, before and after the area's annexation by the Dakota Territory. The series charts Deadwood's growth from camp to town, incorporating themes ranging from the formation of communities to western capitalism. The show features a large ensemble cast, and many historical figures appear as characters on the show-such as Seth Bullock, Al Swearengen, Wild Bill Hickok, Sol Star, Calamity Jane, Wyatt Earp, E. B. Farnum, Charlie Utter and George Hearst. The plot lines involving these characters include historical truths as well as substantial fictional elements. Milch used actual diaries and newspapers from 1870s Deadwood residents as reference points for characters, events, and the look and feel of the show. Some of the characters are fully fictional, although they may have been based on actual persons. Deadwood received wide critical acclaim, particularly for Milch's writing and Ian McShane's co-lead performance. It also won eight Emmy Awards (in 28 nominations) and one Golden Globe.
There were initial plans to conclude the series with two special TV movies, but the plans have not come to fruition. Several of the stars have since commented that the series is now unlikely to return. HBO had repeatedly asserted that the two movies could still be made, but it noted in July 2008 that the possibility of the two TV movies being made was very slim.
The show was produced by Red Board Productions and Roscoe Productions in association with HBO and Paramount Television (CBS Paramount Television in season 3).

[@David_Axelord]

"Good, Bullock, good. By dissembling our feelings we keep the strategic edge."

[@Chrisiamtheluciddream]

I love how everyone perks up when Bullock enters a room since they have no idea if he is angry or not.

[@KittSpiken]

Oh he's angry.

[@__-pn1jc]

That's the thing. He is always angry.

[@Losrandir]

He just has different levels of anger

[@nspector]

Ha, all these comments are so great. And true. And written by people who've seen this show more than once.

[@Section5_CdnIntelService]

Easily one of the best shows ever broadcast on Television.

[@ianmangham4570]

Agreed 👍

[@lucymarion6833]

"How's the f*ing ear!" OMG! I spit out my drink, wasn't expecting that. I must have missed this episode.

[@nspector]

Lucy! You need to rewatch the whole series. Clearly! You get on that, now.

[@ianmangham4570]

Awesome 👌 😅

[@pipetrucci]

One of my favorite scenes of the whole series. Thank god for this show.

[@nspector]

Yes, and yes

[@nspector]

You get such a feeling of buildup and foreboding in this scene. Amazing. And the relationship between Al and Seth, so many layers...

[@somebloke3869]

Better the devil you know type alliance.

[@nspector]

@@somebloke3869 Yes, for sure. Though I think it's more than that as well. Thanks for your comment; got me to see this scene again and feel the that fluttery Deadwood love that seems to only become greater with each viewing.

[@somebloke3869]

@@nspector yes, definitely many layers. And that could be said of most scenes.

[@nspector]

@@somebloke3869 Yes.

[@oldguardboy]

The best TV show ever.

[@nspector]

My favorite, anyway

[@jimmykray9583]

@@nspector same can’t believe I only learned about this show recently

[@daddius]

Basically criminal how it was left hanging.

[@kaj7135]

@@daddiusDeadwood and Rome got fucked over by HBO. They both deserved 6 seasons at least.

[@willyk-fv6ok]

Deadwood and The Shield are my 2 favorite series

[@Arm0nikos]

Love the shield too, no one talks about it

[@halffullftw]

I have never watched The Shield a 2nd time through. The emotions I had leading up to Lem's end were the strongest I have ever had watching a TV show. Too powerful... My heart was going 200bpm. I have it qeued on Hulu for years but never start.

[@shaneconaty1731]

"Good Bullock, good..."😂

[@AnnaLVajda]

Nah Al was right to take him under his wing he was not being sarcastic with that remark he was encouraging Bullock to get his digs in.

[@nspector]

@@AnnaLVajda Huh, you think? I've always heard it as sarcastic.

[@William_Sk]

@@AnnaLVajda He's obviously sarcastic, hence why he follows that line with "- By dissembling our feelings we keep the strategic edge".

[@kaj7135]

@@AnnaLVajdaJust say you don’t have a clue how sarcasm works.

[@rings-cn1yn]

"Be baffled amongst friends" Great use of the word 'baffled' meaning to be embarrassed or disgraced, archaic but fitting with the Shakespearean bent of the dialogue

[@ChuckieManioItsReallyMe]

I don't think baffled is archaic. Seems to remain a commonly used word today.

[@CoryBlissitte]

@@ChuckieManioItsReallyMe I think perhaps 1000rings meant the definition was archaic. The definition of baffled has drifted over the years to the current "confused/bewildered" meaning.

[@matthewronsson]

@@CoryBlissitte broke the code.

[@Anon_E_Muss]

Means confused, not embarrassed

[@rings-cn1yn]

@@Anon_E_Muss In modern parlance. In Early Modern English, aka Shakespeare's time, baffled meant embarrassed or publicly shamed. I think that's how Swearengen is using the word here, not "confused".

[@kimsweet7539]

The best show... Ever

[@hoverboard1000]

The line is actually, "Not quick, but full of purpose."

[@lolhowmad]

Actually it's "Not quick but she does seem full of purpose".

[@phew9418]

“How’s the fucking ear?” Lmfao

[@justsaying5643]

What does the woman mean when she says "you don't get him, you don't take him from me"?

[@nothere413]

@Gray Fox And Odell is trying to pull one over on Hearst, which she knows will end in his death.

[@steve8758]

great series!!! best ones always come to rest......sopranos.....larry david and on on on

[@alphalunamare]

Ain't never wanted to be a hero before

[@CannibalLecter]

all purpose flour...

[@anar24]

c'mon the wire?? anyone?

[@ironhorse127]

Absolutely another top show. Anyone who hasn’t watched it really should. It wont disappoint.

[@MrGnarlybirdman]

A snore fest.