The Killing of Wild Bill Hickok - Deadwood

[@skyz6708]

Just watching this show now, with no previous knowledge of wild bill. This scene was like watching game of thrones, couldn't believe that just happened.

[@dillon3205]

Same exact thing just happened to me. He was my favorite character

[@WhoopsieDayZ]

Game of Thrones season 1 that is. The more the show went on, the easier it became to tell what was going to happen. Even big 'twists' like Cersei bombing the church you could see from miles away.

[@cicranelnaz]

Game of Thrones nothing special...nothing like The Wire, Sopranos and many others

[@slowbro173]

Like I had a feeling he wouldn’t survive the series but I didn’t expect it so early. Sitting with his back to the door, a damn shame.

[@saaimhaider8703]

I got spoiled of his death but I wouldve never predicted that he would be killed off just 4 episodes in. He seemed like a prominent character. Brutal show

[@MrPink-kk6qn]

Probably one of the best television scenes ever. It was just done so incredibly well, every single aspect. Bill’s knowing stare, the chilling music, the Mexican riding in with the Indian’s head, Seth’s face of pure agony etc,. It all culminated into one strangely beautiful, yet highly disturbing event. As of that very moment, history was changed forever, and everyone in camp knew it. Absolutely incredible scene.

[@redadamearth]

David Milch said the Indian coming in with the severed head actually happened after Hickok was shot and thinks that Swearengen organized it to distract the crowd.

[@coolmacatrain9434]

Wouldn't the "Mexican" be an Indian also?

[@flintsky7706]

Although Mexicans have native blood, we do not call ourselves Indians, unless you’re directly related to an indigenous tribe.

[@TheDoctorwho747]

It was pure chaos, the town went fucking nuts, I mean shot you can't go around shooting Wild Bill Hickock, everyone respected him.

[@meowpeep385]

You can tell by his stare that he knew it was coming. He was probably going through multiple health issues from drinking, PTSD and just being tired of failing at life outside of killing. I think men like him, always know it's coming, he just didn't want to run from it anymore. The utter chaos of the event is beautifully done. Anger and astonishment spread like wildfire. I think it's troubling to Seth on several levels, but one that isn't discussed, is that in Bill, he saw a kindred spirit.. something that Saul could never be. Someone who understands the demons that drive him. I also think the killing of Bill was symbolic of the death of the wild west. Technology, government, etc. ushered in the end of the era, of which Bill was symbol. The writing and cinematography here was just amazing. Lots say the Wire or Sopranos were the deepest series, but if you really break down Deadwood, you see so much than just a western.

[@redeyexpress1]

I think your enology of the death of the wild west is good. However I believe the death of Tom Horn might be a little more accurate portraiture of that. Thanks

[@zcorpalpha2462]

Seth Eheart The chair still exist .

[@Stopsign32v]

I think it's a show. They can portray their actors to any emotion they want. Sure, I agree with your opinion on the ACTOR'S emotions. However knowing what the real Wild Bill thought and felt is impossible. He could have had plans to live into his 50's and become a married man. We simply cannot know.

[@WhoopsieDayZ]

@@Stopsign32v And this guy is clearly talking about Wild Bill in the HBO TV series Deadwood. Not about the real Wild Bill.

[@The_tipsy_gear]

The real wild bill was in declining health when he arrived in deadwood, he was suffering from both loss of vision possibly glaucoma and melancholy or depression as it’s known today. In the last years of his life Bill was a vagrant who travelled from town to town playing poker and drinking excessively and just as in the show Charlie Utter accompanied Bill in order to help veer him away from his vices unfortunately he wasn’t very successful.

[@Sojourno]

The look on Jane's face when she hears Wild Bill is dead....just tragic. An amazing show with amazing acting.

[@ravenouscolonelhart]

I love how Tom Nutall takes off after him. You ain't shooting a frontier hero in MY bar. Then he hits him in the face. Nutall was a good side character, even Al acknowledged his intelligence and morality, despite how he pretended to be a dumbass.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Tom was well liked by all.

[@mikeyriveramusic10]

Tom : “those who doubt me, suck cock by choice.”

[@chuckielover06]

​@Blue_eye_devil"Sent many of your friends to the happy hunting ground. Formidable Tom was and no more fool now than time shows us all........ GO ON MY SON!!!"

[@Justin22139]

@@chuckielover06That was a great line. Milch is an excellent writer.

[@nurkenrustem6044]

Al tells to the chief's head, dont be fooled by this bicycle nonsense, Tom was hell of a fighter back in the day

[@Konyak0]

Such an iconic scene. Olyphant's face at the end is probably the first thing I'm reminded of when someone mentions Deadwood. Fantastic acting. Fantastic writing.

[@nunya9540]

Konyak0 😭

[@tuxguys]

I honestly didn't know that Hickok had died that way until I saw this episode, and then Google'd it, to check the historical accuracy of it. What a show.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Amazing. No buildup no tension just brutal reality.

[@User-sb6er]

It's where we get the Deadman hand from...it was the last Hand bill was holding when shot.

[@Firmfoundchristian2325]

There’s a big difference from the 1995 movie wild Bill and this, some say he was held hostage untill he went down to gun down the takers and he let his assassin live, and they want to go buy a drink which was a mistake on his end, ended up getting shot in the back of the head Then there’s this one

[@Vosk21]

The music accompanies this scene in such a perfect way. Like the lingering sense of shock and abandon. We the audience are witness to the murder but the plinking notes of the guitar imitate tendrils creeping dreadfully into the awareness of the main cast as they slowly come to grips with what we saw. The man riding into town with the Sioux head serves as a grim visual and tho seemingly unrelated, it hammers home the point that this is a chaotic place and sparks become a fire anywhere in deadwood. This show deserved far more appreciation

[@mik9napkin598]

I was surprised when this song turned up in Michael Mann's film "The Insider" from 1999. It sounds as if it were specifically written for Deadwood but I guess it's not.

[@GRWelsh7]

After watching it a second time, it was obvious Wild Bill knew his death was coming. He talks about being flat out tired, wanting to go to hell on his own terms, he puts on his sash to hold his pistols in a ceremonial way, and sits down without his back facing the wall. Then he has that look as Jack enters the saloon. This was all very subtle but brilliant foreshadowing.

[@JnEricsonx]

IRL he wasn't able to sit in his usual spot cause some old timer was there, and he didn't feel like being a prick apparently.

[@TheDealMaster]

Astounding acting by the guy who played Jack McCall. He also played Francis Wolcott in the same show! It's such a huge transformation that you might not even be aware.

[@dannyhicks8653]

He really is great,was also the bad terminator on the tv show in 2009, also tried out for the negan role on walking dead,didnt get it but got a role as a cowboy survilavalist type on fear the walking dead just now,which fits him well,I always liked him to,trhough I hated him here lol but that just means hes a good actor.

[@mooknick242]

i remember when the series originally ran on HBO and Wolcott showed up i was very confused about that..i thought maybe it was McCall's twin brother had come looking for him at first.

[@theuserwithnoname7688]

@@dannyhicks8653 He Was also in Justified which if you ask me is a very good series. He doesn't appear till the final season with the ever fantastic Sam Elliott

[@jman881989]

He is also the bad guy in burn notice. He is a great actor.

[@honeybadger1847]

He was also the blond deputy in “No Country for Old Men,” trailing behind-way behind-Tommy Lee Jones. Javier Bardem nailed the part of Anton Chiguhr, but I can see Garrett Dillahunt playing that role, too. Quite the chameleon.

[@tinnedtuna8242]

Incredible scene. It says so much about Deadwood, a people trying to make civilization out of chaos and barbarity. And no matter how hard everyone tries, every now and then barbarity and chaos explode onto the scene.

[@MarcraM82]

Absolutely perfect description of the narrative in this scene. Especially when Jane succumbs to the bottle again, it gives so much context to what they were trying to convey in this scene.

[@derekvalukis4467]

The loss of innocence… and meaning.

[@joshhonaker3085]

well spoken kind sir

[@IsThisRain]

After watching this scene, I immediately went to Wikipedia to look up Wild Bill Hickok and was astounded to discover the accuracy of this scene. I kinda disliked Deadwood when I watched the first couple of episodes, but this sealed the deal for me. This show is amazing and it sucks that it still doesn't get the proper attention it deserves.

[@silversnail1413]

I forgot Tom Nutall was the one who grabbed McCall and dragged him back to camp. Way to go, Tom!

[@alexiaNBC]

+Silver Snail14 It was his saloon. He wasn't going to let such a horrific event taint the reputation of his establishment

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

@@alexiaNBC it actually helped because from that day onward (even to now in present day!) People visit the Nutall and Mann's Number 10 Saloon to see where Wild Bill bought it.

[@kaj7135]

Tom was definitely the most decent and honorable saloon owner in Deadwood.

[@TheDoctorwho747]

I know the look on his face says "running? Oh no you don't motherfucker you ain't getting away with this"

[@Losrandir]

...is that saying much?

[@ireviewshtuff]

You know what makes this? The sheer fucking chaos of the scene, how the dirty rider comes thundering into camp with the severed head of an Indian chief and how the market erupts into violence as they fight to grab the killer.

[@MrJohnybirchall]

So true. . I love the almost ironic, timing of the riders arrival. The rider coming in, hoping people will acknowledge him and his trophy, not realising that Bill Hickoks death has overshadowed it. But retrospectively, both incidents horrifically, compliment eachother.

[@markxist]

One of the very best scenes from a brilliant series. The entire build up to this moment of the episode is so well crafted, the unease throughout is palpable. And then this, this wonderful chaos. I can imagine it was rather like this in reality.

[@bobbydylanio]

This was the most brilliantly shocking moment in TV, I honestly did not see him dying any time soon. What a series.

[@spinblackcircles]

This is one of the best scenes in one of the best shows of all time. It's actually perfect that deadwood only got 2 seasons. Builds the mystique around the show even more. You will never find a piece of film better acted or written or designed than this one.

[@vintagebaseball3312]

Jacob Dexter Deadwood got three seasons actually. ROME, a show of equal brilliance in my opinion, only got two.

[@CellStudios55]

Deadwood got three seasons and a movie is being shot

[@nunya9540]

My all time favorite

[@MsJessicaB]

My favorite series of all time. I remember after this episode, and this montage, feeling like something special had just been shared. It’s just so damn good.

[@TravelsChases]

I went to Deadwood in April. Alot of whats portraied in this series is accurate. HBO really fell short by cutting the series. Apparently Seth Bullock really became an important figure in American history. He had a lot to do with bringing in the railroad. He became persoanl friends of Teddy Roosevelt.

[@ekwinston1]

I think the tune playing makes the scene really intense and also the Mexican riding in w the Indian head. Top 5 shows of all time if you ask me. Anybody know the name of the tune being played? It is really catchy

[@Stormbeard0]

Gustavo Santaolalla - Iguazu

[@JayDogTitan]

Yes, Absolutely!

[@anarrivingwingedhussar9692]

@@Stormbeard0 He was the guy who composed the soundtrack of The Last of Us, if i'm not mistaken. Great musician.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

A Mexican really did ride into camp with a Indian head right after Hickok was murdered. This show took real life history and depicted it in a REALISTIC way. Like the Earp brothers being shady con-men (but still honorable deep down) and serving the plot of Deadwood in no way whatsoever (just like real life).

[@robertovaldivia1573]

The way she drinks at 3:25 always gets me. That’s pain.

[@JayDogTitan]

The music in this scene just does it for me, I can watch it again and again.

[@tlightning8383]

Bill’s death was also the death of any chance for Seth to have a normal life in Deadwood.

[@CyanideSublime]

I wanted to see the Dead Man's Hand on the table.

[@doclogic6588]

He had his back to the door. That's against his legend.

[@doc-holliday-]

That's exactly how it happened in real life bud.

[@sloshed-rat]

Legend says that was the first (and only) time he sat facing away from the door.

[@nurkenrustem6044]

@@sloshed-rat Such a shame for a legend like him getting shot by degenerate gambler. Hickok had it tough even by the standards of that time. Worked hard, accidentally shot his friend dead. I read, he drank because of depression he suffered.

[@dillhouston2833]

@@doclogic6588 I think that was Al Capone bru

[@abcun17]

The cast and acting on this goddamed show is really outstanding, top shelf...hardly any other show comes close!

[@chesterwilberforce9832]

in the full scene you can see Bill just briefly glance at the door before sitting down. The legend is that he never sat with his back to the door, and this one time it cost him his life. You can go to the #10 Saloon in Deadwood and view the chair he was sitting in in a glass case above the door. It's said that he was holding two pair, aces and eights which is still referred to as the dead man's hand. It's difficult to tease fact from fiction as the account has been made murky by the passing of time. Keith Carradine nailed this role.

[@666kingdrummer]

Even though I knew it was coming, I was still shocked. That's the sign of an iconic and timeless show. Why did they have to fucking cancel this show?

[@jimmykray9583]

They always cancel the best shows unfortunately

[@cheezypeez]

Deadwood. It may,or may not,interest the many,many people involved in the creation of this masterful tale,that the mirror that they held up was but a window for me to look through.Many times I have looked through the window and wonder at my reflection still.Thankyou so much.

[@HoshizakiYoshimasa]

"TAKE THAT, GOD DAMN YOU!" the acting in this show is SO good!

[@mal334455]

A great scene which was memorable as I imagine it was just like the real thing, but what a sad end to a great man

[@nunya9540]

mal334455 very sad especially with Montana 😭

[@joblount4787]

How the fuk would know and remember its the real thing 😂

[@jimmykray9583]

@@joblount4787 he said he imagined it was just like the real thing

[@SilverTrove]

Has anyone else noticed that Jack McCall and Francis Wolcott are played by the same actor? In Season 2, I kept wondering when someone would recognize him as the man that killed Wild Bill but they just recycled the same actor.

[@Gobbostopper]

+Carol Braden-Williams It's because they found out that the actor they cast as McCall was actually super good, so they recast him and dressed him up a little.

[@watchcloak]

+Carol Braden-Williams even cooler, while bullock, a former us marshal, restrained from killing him and instead gave him to the justice system in yankton (in real life bullock had nothing to do with him after mccall left deadwood). But in a different tv series, "justified", timothy olyphant playing a different u.s. marshal killed the guy who plays mccall and wolcott in deadwood. I think it's cool atleast.

[@gunther72]

It's fitting since Wolcott was the one to give Wild Bills last letter to Charlie Utter, after Utter gave him a beating of a lifetime in the thoroughfare, almost like he was making amends for killing Bill.

[@JeffRB]

I didn't notice that til just now watchin this again

[@Hankster957]

Yes, it is an amzing performance, I had no idea til I read it somewhere. Another excellent double play is in Devil's Double, where one actor plays Hussein's son AND his stand in double for public events.

[@seanoreiley48]

HBOs early shows like Deadwood, Rome and Carnival were ahead of their times. HBO pulled the plug on them far to early.

[@rickrose5377]

What sublime performances. Shakespearean.

[@angiearredondo4045]

Deadwood was one of the best . Shows I've seen in a long time .So HAPPY to hear about upcoming movie.

[@the-enders]

Just visited Deadwood, I have to watch this show!

[@KenobiStark1]

I started watching Deadwood cause I stumbled across this scene, it’s such an amazing show that’s beautifully done.

[@wilsonbelle6600]

They just left Bill all alone in the bar, twitching, soiling himself, and expiring.

[@oldschoolboxing6048]

What else are they supposed to do? He was dead already bud.

[@wilsonbelle6600]

@@oldschoolboxing6048 But no one even stayed with him or thoroughly checked on him. It just seems odd to leave a corpse of such stature to its own devices.

[@JML897]

I really like how the music just adds to how everything seems so hectic after it happened. Definitely one of the craziest deaths I've seen in a TV show. After he was shot I was thinking "Okay, now Wild Bill will probably just be hurt for a while. There's no way they're going to kill off such a major character this early"....and then the next episode started at his funeral.

[@RecaArt]

The face of Oliphant at the end is awesome. And what a music. Perfect scene.

[@The_Order_Of_William_Marshal]

The music is perfect for the scene. Amazing. One of my favourite TV shows ever.

[@Michael15_25]

I just started watching Deadwood and this completely shocked me. Didnt see it coming at all. Then seeing the emotions from Bullock and the others made it even more impactful.

[@TheDoctorwho747]

Even after all these years i get chills watching this. The music starts off slowly and builds into utter chaos as people go crazy. Such a fantastic scene. You get the feeling Bill knew it wss coming and accepted it. Great job as alwaus by the actors.

[@SOLXXX41]

Deadwood was one of the greatest TV shows ever, shame it lasted only 3 series. It was up there with The Sopranos and The Wire.

[@oskarurbas4970]

I will be honest: his death had the same impact on me as Ned Stark's death from Game of Thrones. I just couldn't believe it happened so fast.

[@watch-Dominion-2018]

still the best TV series ever

[@quentincollins1825]

Thank you Deadwood for making "c*cksucker" a permanent fixture in my vocabulary. 😂

[@drytinder]

"Iguazu" by Gustavo Santaolalla

[@nimaamiry6303]

Thanks man

[@aidanpreston8756]

It makes the scene what it is

[@harleyblue999]

Wonderful TV when it becomes more than the sum of.when actors and creators mix,Wonderful how i longed for it to continue.

[@jeffkyler5660]

That last moment with Bullock losing his hero and in some ways the decent dad he never had and Jane the start of sliding into massive alcoholism for a long stretch makes this scene horrifically great.

[@Hu-uw4hz]

and this is why I never sit with my back to the door anywhere I go now

[@IbraS93]

I knew this show was going to be special from the moment this scene started.

[@pretorious700]

never a dull moment in deadwood

[@johndayjr.6554]

Great scene .. Great series.

[@watch-Dominion-2018]

1:16 - that wide-eyed seeking for information on the commotion, brilliant 1:38 - that shot of Jane's dread of realising her worst nightmare 2:23 - that actor got one outlaw in Wild Bill, but got got by another Jesse James a few years later

[@tarrylrosier8443]

Legend has it that Wild Bill Hickok was known for not having his back turn while playing cards. He always had his back against the wall...except on the day he died.

[@freakindawgen]

Ok what was the crazy dude with the head doing in the middle of this?

[@ariadneschild8460]

There was a bounty on natives after some pioneers were killed on the road.

[@alspeace]

If HBO ever decided to go to the big-screen they'd rule! Deadwood was one of the best tv shows ever.

[@sichaar]

The most apolcalyptic scene I ever saw on tv in the best series I ever watched on tv.

[@doodlebug36]

@caca1pedo2 Just a quick correction. The music in this clip 'Iguazu' by Gustavo Santaolalla was used in Deadwood before the film Babel was released.

[@GeorgeArmstrongCuster1876]

“He shot Wild Bill Hickok.” Just something with that statement, the music everything. Deadwood really was perfect in every way!

[@watch-Dominion-2018]

indeed

[@JesusFrankenstein]

this is a great scene. thanks for uploading it Ms Stubbs, haha.

[@MJ28RAMS]

This is the most distubing scene I've ever seen in TV show. By far the best acting of any TV show.

[@leoff1013]

First season is my favorite by far. One of best seasons ever made

[@mik9napkin598]

What's strange is that this exact song recording was used in Michael Mann's film The Insider in 1999, years before Deadwood was made.

[@malkani17]

i love the way wild bill looks up as he hears the footsteps. its as if he knows he's gonna die.

[@wangoito6789]

not much he could do at that point

[@kellymcpherson8033]

Yeah, after he accidentally killed his buddy and deputy, Mike Williams, he vowed to never point a gun at another human being again.

[@scrappydude1]

It was said to have been the only time he sat at a table with his back to the door. All it takes is one slip.

[@jimmykray9583]

Why didn’t they show the dead mans hand

[@andrewbrimner8823]

I watched The whole thing when I was deployed in Afghanistan I am trying to find it in dvd

[@jimmykray9583]

You can get box set dvd pretty much anywhere.

[@lazylion420]

to this day Deadwood has the best costume and set decoration of any film / TV show in history. it's not just about selecting period-accurate clothing or furniture. it's about making those clothes and those sets appear LIVED IN and USED and well worn... and they nailed it. SO much dirt and mud and shit and sweat and blood... so much attention to detail in every shot. the exteriors are gross and humid... the interiors are unclean and dusty... nobody's hair is neat or washed at any given time. everybody has stains on their pants and wrinkled shirts which haven't seen a good fold or press in years... this is THE BEST costume and set design ever

[@wangoito6789]

i was lucky enough to work on a western with the same designer and it was such a unique experience

[@joshhonaker3085]

i love this music

[@zardos13]

Was holding aces & eights. After this known as a Dead Man’s Hand.

[@bleemster]

man i was sad when wild bill died, he was a classic character

[@MrAintyermate]

Does anybody know where I can find the score or song from this scene? It's chilling and sad, and I love it for mood music

[@JoanieStubbs]

It's called "Iguazu" by Gustavo Santaolalla.

[@MrAintyermate]

@@JoanieStubbs Much Obliged!

[@_____2219]

Who here came after watching undeadwood?

[@cliffordsmith5516]

Anyone know the song in this scene?

[@trwilli24]

are they going to make a deadwood movie?

[@larry69champ]

This is very powerful, sends shivers down my spine. Does anyone know the music?

[@getthepointx]

Sorry for the late reply, if you still wonder about the music of this video then just search for "Iguazu" on youtube. I love this piece.

[@Red_Dead_Director]

@@getthepointx YOUR A LIFE SAVER THANKS

[@adriangarcia543]

Who kill him?

[@JesusFrankenstein]

@Jacoby23OG so Deadwood is a tourist trap?

[@wpg4life1]

I knew it was gonna happen before I watched but I was still pissed after the fact 😤

[@zubairqngc]

Watching this for the first time and I’m reminded of that sudden death in The Wire

[@catofthecastle1681]

Which one? There are several!

[@zubairqngc]

@@catofthecastle1681 omar

[@109367]

very emotional scene, I luv it!

[@warriant96]

They used this same music in the first episode of 24. Anyone know what it's called?

[@cvg9103]

Está serie es única , siento que probablemente sea lo más cercano a Lo que fue esa parte de la historia norteaméricana , es una serie hermosa y sucia a la vez.

[@Vincentzw]

First time I watched deadwood, I watched the first few episodes on a couple grams of mushrooms. When it got to this scene, my jaw dropped and stayed like that for the rest of the episode. I’d grown to love Bill and it really felt like my friend was shot in the back of the head. I never knew any of the real history of deadwood so it was a complete shock. I’ve never cried in my life any other time over film or tv, but I sure did then.

[@MrJohnybirchall]

Deadwood is timeless... perfect

[@TheTopChannel-jn6gf]

Odd how they always portrayed Hickok as an old guy when he was only 39 when he was murdered.

[@jaroncreed]

people looked older back then than they do now... Look at how 40 year old men looked in the 1920s.. old as fuck

[@jimmykray9583]

People looked older then

[@Peng-444]

@canoebelue without a doubt. Also one of those shows you can watch again and again- great purchase!

[@LouSkunt77]

Where can I find this music?

[@watch-Dominion-2018]

Gustavo Santaolalla - Iguazu

[@edgarallenpoe2191]

Does anyone know what kind of hat the mexican guy was wearing that was carrying the indian head?

[@Charnel_Jay]

The music is from the film "Babel"

[@thenalak]

I've been trying to find what song is played during this scene...it is so pretty. They have a similar one later in the show in a certain horse incident. Any leads?

[@KeepItReels]

Back to the door?

[@thrillcollectors]

That chug. Probably the worst moment in her life.

[@scottdecker9115]

Too bad they didn't show Bill's cards in his hand before he got shot. Everyone knows about The Legend of "The Dead Man's Hand".

[@Sonicisbadazz]

Am I crazy, or does Hickok move at 2:54? Is that supposed to be a post moretm twitch? Or shall we call it an error on the filmmakers part? :)

[@clockmonkey]

Is Bullocks shirt on backwards?

[@WILLIAM1690WALES]

Is it true about the dead man’s hand, black aces, and eights?

[@MerkinMuffly]

In the the movie Little Big Man it was a boy that shot him, I doubt there was a "Soda Pop Kid" present as well. Still a great movie.

[@gogosimonadebisi]

Aynone know this song, starts playing basicly after Bill's shot?