Deadwood (2004)
Kernel Score: 88% · 913 ratings
Genres: Western, Crime, Drama
First aired: 2004-03-21
Seasons: 3 · 36 episodes
Where to watch Deadwood
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Deadwood parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Deadwood is a gritty, mature Western drama set in a lawless gold-mining town with brothels and violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Frequent violence typical of a lawless wild-west setting with outlaws and gunplay.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Prostitution and brothel settings are recurring elements of the show.
- Language: Intense — Extremely coarse, profanity-heavy dialogue is a hallmark of this TV-MA series.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Heavy drinking and gambling are constant features of the saloon setting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Timothy Olyphant as Seth Bullock
- Ian McShane as Al Swearengen
- Molly Parker as Alma Garret
- Jim Beaver as Whitney Ellsworth
- W. Earl Brown as Dan Dority
- Dayton Callie as Charlie Utter
- Brad Dourif as Amos Cochran
- Anna Gunn as Martha Bullock
- John Hawkes as Sol Star
- Paula Malcomson as Trixie
Deadwood FAQ
Is Deadwood good?
Deadwood has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 913 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Deadwood?
In the US you can stream Deadwood on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video.
Is Deadwood OK for kids?
Deadwood is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Deadwood is a gritty, mature Western drama set in a lawless gold-mining town with brothels and violence.
What shows are like Deadwood?
If you liked Deadwood, try Godless, Longmire, 1923 and 1883.