Deadwood

[electronjohn]

I was going to inquire if there were any "Deadwood" fans here on AK, and am glad I clicked search. A highly addictive program...but it's one of those "love it or hate it" situations, I'm sure. I still can't decide who is more evil: Al Swearingen or Cy Tolliver. Both Ian McShane (Al) and Powers Boothe (Cy) grabbed their roles by the horns and ran with them...but I think Boothe takes Cy right over the top and beyond. Robin Weigert (Calamity Jane) evidently also saw the chance to grab a part and make it her own...she's a hoot! I only wish Wild Bill would've been able to stick around a little longer...Carradine OWNED the part. Also must mention Brad Dourif's portrayal of Doc Cochran. Must've been a tough job keeping the whores healthy back in the day. And E>B Farnum is the ultimate toady. I've had the pleasure of meeting John Hawkes (Sol Starr) a couple of times..he's from Alexandria, MN (near where I live) and had the chance to speak to him shortly after he'd been cast for the part. Couldn't tell me much other than he would be in a Western series on HBO, and that he found it interesting and challenging. Advised me to keep an eye out for it, and glad I did. As far as the obscenity? Hardly notice it...in fact, find it rather entertaining. I believe these characters may exceed the talents of a grizzled Marine GySgt in that regard. My wife? She won't admit it...but has come to enjoy the program. She's rather liberal-minded, and, having raised three boys, has somewhat of an "iron ear". Even so, I've heard her emit an "eek" when a particularly vile string of cuss words comes eloquently flowing out of someone's mouth. All-in-all, a fun show and I wouldn't think of missing it. (BTW...Gerald McRaney's arc as that snake Hurst has been fun as well. Good to see his minion "The Captain" get his comeuppance at the hand of Al's guy Dan!!)