Deadwood (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Series · ★ 8.1

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Released in 2004, Deadwood is a western, crime and drama series.

What it’s about. The story of the early days of Deadwood, South Dakota; woven around actual historic events with most of the main characters based on real people. Deadwood starts as a gold mining camp and gradually turns from a lawless wild-west community into an organized wild-west civilized town. The story focuses on the real-life characters Seth Bullock and Al Swearengen.

Who’s in it. Deadwood stars Timothy Olyphant as Seth Bullock, Ian McShane as Al Swearengen, Molly Parker as Alma Garret and Jim Beaver as Whitney Ellsworth, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Deadwood sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadwood page.

If you liked it. Fans of Deadwood tend to enjoy The Mandalorian, Cowboy Bebop, Dutton Ranch and Yellowstone.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Deadwood (2004)?
In US, Deadwood is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Deadwood worth watching?
Deadwood holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western, crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Deadwood?
Deadwood stars Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver and W. Earl Brown.
When was Deadwood released?
Deadwood was released in 2004.