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Deep Water

Episode aired Mar 28, 2004
TV-MA
56m

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Brad Dourif, Robin Weigert, and Bree Seanna Wall in Deadwood (2004)

As suspicions arise that "road agents" may have been the true perpetrators of a massacre, Swearengen takes a special interest in the health of its sole survivor, a young girl ministered to b... Read allAs suspicions arise that "road agents" may have been the true perpetrators of a massacre, Swearengen takes a special interest in the health of its sole survivor, a young girl ministered to by the unlikely team of Doc Cochran and Calamity Jane. Meanwhile, Bullock and Star attempt ... Read allAs suspicions arise that "road agents" may have been the true perpetrators of a massacre, Swearengen takes a special interest in the health of its sole survivor, a young girl ministered to by the unlikely team of Doc Cochran and Calamity Jane. Meanwhile, Bullock and Star attempt to buy property from Swearengen, who suspects an alliance between Wild Bill and the hardwa... Read all

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Trivia
This episode is also noted for a full frontal nude appearance by Nick Offerman.

Goofs
In the first season, Al and others refer to the Swedish family that was massacred as "Squareheads". This was a popular slang term used to refer to Germans, Dutch, or Swedes. However, the term wasn't in use until around 1905. Deadwood takes place in the 1870's.

Quotes
Al Swearengen: What's your partner so mad about all the time?
Sol Star: He's not mad.
Al Swearengen: He's got a mean way of being happy.

Connections
Featured in The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2004)

Soundtracks
Theme From Deadwood
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Written by David Schwartz
Performed by James Parks

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8/10

A mean way of being happy

Tensions rise between the various factions in town, including the rival saloon owners Al Swearengen and Cy Tolliver, as well as the newly arrived lawman Seth Bullock and his partner Sol Star. The interpersonal conflicts and power struggles are portrayed in a nuanced and compelling manner, with each character having their own motivations and secrets.

The cinematography and production design are also noteworthy, with the muddy streets and ramshackle buildings of Deadwood creating a convincing and immersive setting. The performances are uniformly excellent, with Ian McShane's Al Swearengen standing out as a particularly memorable and captivating character.