Deadwood: The Complete Series | 
| Actors: Ian Mcshane, Timothy Olyphant
Studio: HBO
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 563
Format: Box Set, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 19
Running Time: 2160
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.9 x 2.1
MPN: HBOD39346D
UPC: 883929023189
EAN: 0883929023189
ASIN: B001FA1OTU
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: December 9, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 12/09/2008 Rating: Nr
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 great series,worth it! January 4, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
this is a great series to watch.i really liked the acting and all the charactors,extra,bonus discs are great too,gives alot of good insight on the real deadwood,and why the series ended so suddenly.it was not the creator of the series fault,blame the powers that be at hbo.bad choice in my mind.the charactors are so great and i love watching such a great show.this will be an all time favorite for many.get it,you wont be sorry.be prepared for alot of cussing,very good entertainment.
 NOT the complete Deadwood December 24, 2008
4 out of 18 found this review helpful
HBO cheated its customers with this series. When viewing figures were not high enough for them it ended the series with what must be one of the most unsatisfying final episodes ever seen. There was talk of a separate feature film that would wrap up the series properly but it looks as if that won't happen. Personally I have given up watching a lot of TV series because you simply never know when the producers will pull the plug and leave the viewer in mid plot.
Outstanding Series with R-rated Dialogue December 21, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
"Deadwood: The Complete Series" is a 19-disc box set containing all 36 episodes from the four-season run of the cable drama set in 1876, just two weeks after the defeat of Custer at Little Big Horn. The Black Hills town of Deadwood is populated by illegal settlers, outlaws, prostitutes, gamblers, Chinese laborers, former soldiers, and the occasional family trying to survive. The show is notable for its excessive portrayal of violence and dialogue laced with colorful vulgarity, but it features some remarkable acting as well. Ian McShane as saloon owner Al Swearengen, Timothy Olyphant as former law enforcer Seth Bullock, and Keith Carradine as Wild Bill Hickok are standouts. Using the dramatic device of combining fictional characters with actual historical figures (Calamity Jane, Hickok) successfully and setting the stories in a specific time period makes the series far more intriguing than earlier TV westerns like "Bonanza" and "Gunsmoke," which seemed to exist exclusively on studio sets. Bonus extras include featurettes on the real Deadwood, a Q & A with the show's cast and creative team, a tour of the show's detailed sets, and an "Al Swearengen Audition Reel."
DVD December 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Loved the series; hate that it ended after so few seasons. This is a great show - but liberally sprinkled with 4-letter words so not for the kiddies.
Great characters, loosely based on a factual town & people.
Buy the set, pop the corn, sit back & enjoy.
The pinnacle of modern storytelling. December 10, 2008
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
Of all the TV series I have watched beginning to end, Deadwood is the one I keep coming back to. Even though I've seen every episode countless times, I still pick up something new with each viewing. It still makes me laugh. It still makes me think. It still gives me chills, and it still makes me cry. It is a brilliant man, executive producer and head writer David Milch, at the peak of his powers as a storyteller. Watching Deadwood is like reading a 1200 page novel from 150 years ago. Broad themes in a small setting, complex and conflicted characters, and detailed scenery make for a completely immersive experience.
The plot of the series revolves around where order and community come from. Deadwood was settled outside of U.S. territory in the 1870's after a gold rush, thus leaving it in complete anarchy. Each of the three seasons is well-structured in terms of conflict. The first season deals with how the inhabitants of the town arrange themselves in this lawless town. The second season has the varying factions band together to thwart an invasive government. The third season pits the now-legitimate town against the hyper-capitalism of mining magnate George Hearst. Within that structure is several smaller stories that both manage to stand alone and meld with the larger themes.
The real strength of Deadwood is the characters. Milch has created perfectly fleshed-out portrayals of historical figures and some made-up ones, too. Saloon owner Al Swearengen is a ruthless operator who cannot help but long for an easier, more peaceful way. Sheriff Seth Bullock demands justice from those around him, but he lives his own life in constant extremes. Calamity Jane is a kind, feeling person, but she cannot allow herself to be loved. These are only a sampling of the many deep and conflicted characters in the show. By the third season, there were nearly 30 cast regulars, all of which were people you genuinely cared about.
The only thing that could keep people away from Deadwood is the language. Milch is a lover of dialogue, and he writes in complicated verse. More than one viewing is required to even catch the most basic plots and motivations. What can be equally off-putting is the vulgarity. Those with sensitve ears can expect to be bombarded with f-bombs on a semi-sentence basis. If you're having a hard time getting through the first couple episodes, check out the extras on the first season. Milch explains why he wrote the way he did in a way that made perfect sense to me, both from a creative and a historical sense. In those extras, he will divulge a lot of spoilers, but it's far better to experience the series than be turned off by its profanity.
Deadwood affected me more than any TV show, and more than maybe a handful of movies. I jumped out of my chair to cheer on Dan while he fought Hearst's man Captain Turner in a brutal fight to the death. I cried when Jewel asks Doc to "give her a whirl." I could feel the joy in the town after Tom Nuttal's big ride. For anyone who wants the most out of their TV shows, Deadwood is the perfect Christmas gift.
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