2004 · 3 seasons · Western, Drama, Crime
Deadwood is David Milch's landmark HBO western drama set in the lawless 1870s South Dakota gold-rush town of Deadwood, following the collision of historical figures and fictional characters as civilization edges into the frontier. Starring Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, and an extraordinary ensemble, the show is famous for its Shakespearean dialogue, rich characterization, and a finale film in 2019.
All 3 seasons of Deadwood plus the 2019 reunion film Deadwood: The Movie stream on Max.
Deadwood has 3 seasons and 36 episodes. It was cancelled abruptly in 2006 and received a feature-length finale film, Deadwood: The Movie, in 2019.
Deadwood was cancelled by HBO after Season 3 due to budget disputes and scheduling conflicts with creator David Milch's other projects — one of the most controversial cancellations in TV history.
Deadwood is historically grounded — Deadwood was a real town, and figures like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Seth Bullock were real people. The dialogue style is fictional but based on period vernacular.
Yes — the 2019 film Deadwood: The Movie provides a genuine resolution for the characters and is a satisfying conclusion to the series. Watch after finishing all 3 seasons.