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Deadwood - The Complete First Season (2004)
TRUE GRIT
The way to watch these HBO limited series is one episode after another with no interuptions. I saw ads for DEADWOOD and heard how great it was, but didn't try it until the first season came out. What an awesome spectical. The characters are richly drawn and, for the most part, based on about 90% real people. I'd heard about the profanity but nothing prepares you for the assault. You just have to watch and enjoy.
It's difficult to single out any particular performance as better than any other, however, Ian McShane as Al Swearingen has a plum role as the Gem Saloon keeper, as he has no laws or rules to tie him down. You find yourself rooting for him in spite of his overall badness.
Tim Olypahnt is Seth Bullock, another real life character of the time. Mostly moral, but a there is a streak of meanness when it is needed. Usually called upon when there is an issue of justice or fairness to be metted out and usually with extreme violence.
Brad Douriff does not receive much credit in the press for his role as Dr. Cochran, an alcoholic and Civil War veteran who is never satisfied with his limitations. He always strives to do more than the period allows and BD's acting is top-notch as usual. Here he has been cast in the role of his career. Like many of the other characters it is hard to take your eyes off of him.
Keith Carridine makes a brief turn as Wild Bill Hickock. He is killed about 4 episodes in, following a timeline mirroring history. Carridine's performance is so powerful you will swear that he was in more than just the 4 episodes. He play Hickock with a real depth that is mesmorizing.
The perriferal characters are too numerous to mention, but one of my favorites is Mr. Wu, a Chinese version of Swearingen. The episode entitled MR. WU is among the most comedic. Primarily due to the extensive use of the word, "C---sucker!" You'll be roling in your seat with laughter.
An intense drama, you really have to give each episode your full attention because there is so much going on and all characters are richly drawn. David Milch is a genius with his use of language.
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