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 A truly incredible series from start to finish. Jul 26, 2010
I should probably begin my review of Deadwood by saying that I have never been a fan of the Western as a genera. For some reason, it normally fails to ignite my cinematic senses. For this reason, the series was already long off the air before I garnered an interest but am I ever glad I dispelled my earlier reservations. I am not a big fan of TV shows just in general, but after watching a few episodes over at my GF's parents house, I quickly came to amazon to scoop this series up.
If you are the type of person who cares about the opinions of professional film critics, a quick look around the major sites and you will quickly be able to see that Deadwood received almost unanimous critical acclaim. For me, I either like it or I don't, but this series had me captivated after the first 20 min of the initial episode.
Perhaps there is some sort of primordial urge in me that enjoys the fantasy and vivid storytelling of the old west, but this ensemble cast hammers the plot lines home in striking fashion.
I am not the type of person who enjoys giving out spoilers as I do not want to tarnish anyone else's experience, but I can say that Deadwood has become my most favorite series in history.
I had heard there was originally plans to make 2 additional films to add closure to the various character arcs, but it appears as thought that possibility remains remote.
I highly recommend this to all except to those with small children as the episodes are riddled with profanity and violence, but I would argue rightfully so as to demonstrate the lawlessness and cavalier nature of the inhabitants of Deadwood.
Oddly enough, when I was visiting relatives in South Dakota last Summer, I was able to pay a visit to the actual town of Deadwood. A great deal of the old historic district consists of recreations since much of the town succumbed to fire prior to the beginning of the 20th century, but it was still fun for a history nerd such as myself.
If you are a newbie to the world of Deadwood, you really should give it a try. It certainly surpassed my expectations.
Deadwood Jul 21, 2010
Watched the series on HBO and loved it, when I saw it offered on Amazon.com, I immeditaly ordered it and received the box set in about a week. We have enjoyed all ten discs and will watch again as soon as there is a slump in TV programs.
Best Show Ever Jul 12, 2010
Deadwood is my favorite TV show of all time, and I am very excited to hear that Amazon is going to be selling it in a Blu-Ray edition. I can't wait. The writing and acting on this show is simply amazing. If you don't like the profanity on the show, well that's up to you, but underneath the crude exterior of Deadwood (it IS about the Old West) lies incomparable drama.
Deadwood: Worth The Price Of Admission Jul 05, 2010
I try to not buy television series anymore if I don't have to; if I ended up buying all the DVD sets of all the shows I've ever loved, not only would I be in debt up to my eyeballs, but it would essentially be a waste of money. How many times can you re-watch the same show?
That having been said, for Deadwood I couldn't resist. This series is a classic, one-of-a-kind, and probably the best depiction of Western life I've ever seen. Not only is this a show I would gladly re-watch, but it's also one I plan on pushing on my friends and making THEM watch.
As far as the packaging is concerned, it's compact which is nice. It reads like a book with each page a different DVD in the set. And the extras - particularly the documentary - are practically essential for enhancing your enjoyment of this show.
HBO had a really good run of shows there, with The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, and The Wire. I'd say none of those shows were as fun to watch as Deadwood, though. The visuals, the diverse types of characters, and the challenging, beautiful, and verbose language all make Deadwood a pleasure to behold. Top it off with a perfect blend of quality actors and you've got yourself a series that'll be welcomed by generations to come as a leader in American programming.
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 Vile disgusting Jul 02, 2010
This is the most vile and disgusting series screened that I had the misfortune to buy. How other reviewers can applaud its qualities simply sums up the low standards that are accepted today.
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