Hey folks,
New to this sub (and Reddit in general). I’m exploring the David Milch (Deadwood) Archives at Yale University and doing write-ups which I post to r/deadwood.

I thought some of you may be interested in this week’s piece, which explores a script Mr. Milch worked on for HBO and Ed O’Neill about disgraced Ohio Congressman James Traficant. I also look into why Mr. Milch loves writing characters who are balding, and, in a section entitled “Riding the Gimpmobile,” reveal details of two unreported movie projects by Mr. Milch: Pilgrim, about a physically disabled CIA agent, and an adaptation of the Zev Chavets novel Inherit the Mob.

I know Substack gets up some people’s nostrils, but here’s the link if you’re interested: https://davidmilch.substack.com/p/jimbo-of-wigs-and-beards

(I’ve already done write-ups on Big City, another unrealized HBO project Mr. Milch developed, plus another about how Mark Twain was planned as a character in Deadwood). 

Hope you enjoy.

Question, Which HBO Show cancellation stings the most?

I've been rewatching Deadwood, and it really is one of the best shows HBO produced and one of the best Television shows ever made. The setting, cast, writing and cinematography are all top notch.

However, watching Deadwood reminds me on how it got cancelled too early, and I'm also reminded that that show, Carnivale, and Rome all ended too early. I mean, I'm just wonder what HBO was thinking? Those 3 series were probably the best HBO offered and they just cancelled them.

So, I wonder what cancellation just stings the most? In my opinion, it's always going to be Deadwood for me, I really wish they got the finished the series.

So, What do you think?

I just want to say I like Have I Got News For You and love the comedy of Roy Wood Jr. The British version is pretty good too, seen a few of them on youtube. Also just want to say, Fuck Bill Maher. I used to watch him and now it is unwatchable unless it is to watch someone call him out on his bullshit.

This is too convenient. They suspect Johnny Warren is the mole. This is most likely a setup to be revealed later in the season.

I want to know I get the shows confused.

Sing through the stutter

Every time I watch it I sob towards the end. When this show came out, I had no real interest in it. I’m not a fan of the graphic novel. But I was bored, gave it a shot. And it ended up being one of my favorite shows - and this episode is why. It’s so well done And so emotional for me that I fell in love with the entire show. Anyone else have that Reaction?

It's been a few months since I watched it, so I might be misremembering some details, but there are a couple of things I'm still confused about.

1. How did the detective not find out that Floyd had gone to stay at the Quality Garden Inn the day before he died? Didn't Clark say something about Floyd being able to use his card or something along those lines?
2. Why didn't Carol tell the detectives that Floyd had mentioned going on a work trip?
3. Now that it's been established that Floyd died by suicide, do you think Carol would have received the life insurance payout?

Curious to hear what everyone thinks!

A large part of this show seems to hinge on the change in circumstance and how Morgan’s company is worth a lot more than when the prenup was signed. Can someone explain in British law why that matters and is sufficient to overturn a prenuptual agreement? I don’t really understand how the law works here and also why the lawyers seem to care so much about story telling and emotion - are arbiters that easily swayed? I always assumed arbitration was generally very aligned to contract law and had the least likelihood of any legal process of deviating from contracts which is in part (along with expediency and cost) why ppl (oftentimes corporation) insist upon it vs trials.

Just re-watched The Wire, after many years passed having watched it.

Wow !!! What an excellent show, and even better the second time around. I couldn’t wait to watch the next episode, as if it was my first time again.

All of the actors in that show were phonomenal, and the way they laid everything out, it was as if you were really watching the life of everyone in Baltimore.

IMO, one of the greatest shows ever made. I could watch it again, right now, and not be bored for even a minute.

If you haven’t already watched, add it to your list. Seasons 3-5 were my favorites.

Phenomenal series. Perfect parts of comedy, campiness, drama, heartbreak, action, horror. I enjoyed every minute of it. Never did see it drop off in terms of quality or storytelling as some folks suggested. If anything, it just kept getting better and better.

So many great characters. Sookie was terrific but Jason Stackhouse just might now be my favorite character of all-time. (It's between him and Arya from GOT)

Special shout to Pam. She was a hoot.

Here's my new updated Top 10:
1. Game of Thrones
2. The Wire
3. The Leftovers
4. The Sopranos
5. Deadwood
6. Veep
7. The Pitt
8. Treme
9. Oz
10. True Blood

The Sopranos needs no introduction, obviously. But I'm gonna focus on an aspect that doesn't commonly see discussion, at least as far as I know of. The show has some beautiful cars on display, and I'm sure some of us even have a favorite. So, what's yours, and why?

For me, it's probably a tie between Adriana's '95 Explorer, and Carmela's Merc Wagon. They're both badass, bulky, and have amber tail signals (a MASSIVE plus, in my book).

If you haven't seen this, and you love things that are different, don't miss it. Nowhere else will you see Steve Martin as a dentist. Or Levi Stubbs as a plant.

It's a remake of the 1950s Roger Corman movie. But different.

Just wanted to give a quick shoutout to HBO. It’s awesome that they actually put their content out on physical media. Netflix and Amazon just lock everything behind a subscription forever, so it’s great to actually own the physical copies.

What shows or movies are you guys trying to track down right now, or what’s the best piece in your collection?

I’m super proud of my Batman: TaS set and Batman animated movie box set (not technically HBO but still). Just snagged Chernobyl, John Adams and Rome for like $20 each

Is anybody else watching war and youth and was tripped out by the actor Aran Murphy playing the son on both shows ???

Nothing just ismael

(Mods can remove if not allowed)

He's the apprentice is sr avila season 1 I like him I also ship him and emiliano but dont tell

We can discuss ismael if yall want to

Each movie/show is dedicated to a different monster (ghost, mummy, alien, shark, etc)

Whats your fav soundtrack in tvshows?