"Deadwood" is the first episode of the HBO original series, Deadwood. It was the first episode of the first season. The episode was written by David Milch and was directed by Walter Hill. It originally aired on March 21 2004.
After executing one last act of justice as a Marshall in the Montana Territory - hanging a horse thief legally as opposed to handing him over to an armed mob led by the horse's owner - Seth Bullock leaves his position as M...
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"Deadwood" is the first episode of the HBO original series, Deadwood. It was the first episode of the first season. The episode was written by David Milch and was directed by Walter Hill. It originally aired on March 21 2004.
After executing one last act of justice as a Marshall in the Montana Territory - hanging a horse thief legally as opposed to handing him over to an armed mob led by the horse's owner - Seth Bullock leaves his position as Marshall and heads to Deadwood, a burgeoning and lawless town set in the heart of Native American land and renowned for its gold rich hills. Along with his friend Sol Star, they intend to join the vast swathe of travellers to start a hardware business.
Other individuals are quickly introduced as they head to Deadwood, foremost among them is Wild Bill Hickok, the famous gunfighter and former lawman. Alongside him travels two old comrades; Charlie Utter and Jane Canary, aka Calamity Jane. After the wagon train is held up, Charlie and Hickock...
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