Favorite Character from the DEADWOOD series? - Blu-ray Forum

BLUEGRASS · 02-21-2012, 03:55 PM

I've finally watched the Deadwood Blu-ray set that has been sitting on my shelf for awhile, and I was very impressed with the show.

Al Swearengen was definitely my favorite character on this show...who is yours?

menaceuk · 02-22-2012, 05:10 PM

Al Swearengen too.

I really Liked Seth Bullock and wild Bill Hickock. Jane was cool too. There actually aren't that many I don't like but I didn't like the Use of the Earp's.

SleeperAgent · 02-25-2012, 01:30 AM

As Mr. Wu said it: "Swegen."

I liked the original preacher too.

Belloche · 02-28-2012, 01:17 AM

Lots of great characters, but I have a soft spot for Trixie.

arcadeforest · 09-21-2012, 10:51 PM

Al Swearengen

Bulletproof Tiger · 10-23-2012, 05:57 PM

I picked Silas cause i love Titus Welliver, Mr Wu is great and of course SWEARGEN! SAN FRANCISCO! C*CKSUCKERRRRRR!

principehomura · 11-05-2012, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belloche

Lots of great characters, but I have a soft spot for Trixie.

Totally agree.
Also I love Al and Doc.

Meatwad · 12-14-2012, 10:05 PM

Greatest show ever created. In fact, greatest thing ever put on film. Made the invention of the camera worthwhile. Everything else I watch pales in comparison. A perfect show. Brilliant writing.

Ian McShane is a master. Al is the best, but all the characters were excellent. And all the other actors too.

Hindustani · 09-01-2021, 12:07 AM

BEST Performances: Doc Cochrine VS E.B. Farnum VS Hearst (in that order)
BEST "female" Performances: Calamity Jane VS Jewel VS Trixie (in that order)

DEADWOOD is a very good show! but "overrated."

It is just 'not' in the league of BREAKING BAD, MAD MEN, LOST etc etc.

To say it was cut short with only 3 seasons in "untrue". It becomes stale and sorta boring if you 'binge watch' like I did. particularly 3rd seasons. They pretty much exhausted every storyline in Old West. even threw in Earps. this show was literally on its last legs in its creativity.

Hindustani · 09-01-2021, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meatwad

Greatest show ever created. In fact, greatest thing ever put on film. Made the invention of the camera worthwhile. Everything else I watch pales in comparison. A perfect show. Brilliant writing.

Ian McShane is a master. Al is the best, but all the characters were excellent. And all the other actors too.

Not even close to 'greatness." a very good show with tons of holes.

Also, the lead PROTAGONIST performance of Al Swearengen is the WORST ever. It was overacted, very loud and hammy. This alone ruined the show. It was just not natural enough imo.

If real life Al Swearengen ever was like Ian McShane, he would'nt last in one piece for more than 24 hrs in place like Deadwood, South Dakota.

well acted but questionably characterized.

View Poll Results: Favorite DEADWOOD Character?
Seth Bullock (Timothy Olyphant)	3	8.33%
Al Swearengen (Ian McShane)	19	52.78%
Alma Garret (Molly Parker)	2	5.56%
Doc Cochran (Brad Dourif)	2	5.56%
Dan Dority (W. Earl Brown)	0	0%
Sol Star (John Hawkes)	1	2.78%
Trixie (Paula Malcomson)	3	8.33%
Charlie Utter (Dayton Callie)	0	0%
Tom Nuttall (Leon Rippy)	0	0%
E.B. Farnum (William Sanderson)	1	2.78%
"Calamity" Jane (Robin Weigert)	1	2.78%
Johnny Burns (Sean Bridges)	0	0%
Cy Tolliver (Powers Boothe)	0	0%
A.W. Merrick (Jeffrey Jones)	0	0%
Whitney Ellsworth (Jim Beaver)	0	0%
Joanie Stubbs (Kim Dickens)	0	0%
Silas Adams (Titus Welliver)	1	2.78%
Martha Bullock (Anna Gun)	0	0%
Jewel (Geri Jewell)	0	0%
Richardson (Ralph Richeson)	0	0%
Mr. Wu (Keone Young)	1	2.78%
Francis Wolcott (Garret Dillahunt)	0	0%
George Hearst (Gerald McRaney)	0	0%
Reverend H.W. Smith (Ray McKinnon)	0	0%
Samuel Fields (Franklyn Ajaye)	0	0%
Ricky Jay (Eddie Sawyer)	0	0%
Con Stapleton (Peter Jason)	0	0%
Leon (Larry Cedar)	0	0%
Jack Langrishe (Brian Cox)	0	0%
Miss Isringhausen (Sarah Paulson)	0	0%
Andy Cramed (Zach Grenier)	0	0%
Aunt Lou Marchbanks (Cleo King)	0	0%
Wild Bill Hickock (Keith Carradine)	1	2.78%
Brom Garret (Timothy Omundson)	0	0%
Jack McCall (Garret Dillahunt)	0	0%
Blazanov (Pasha D. Lychnikoff)	1	2.78%
Steve Fields (Michael Harney)	0	0%
Hostetler (Richard Gant)	0	0%
Wyatt Earp (Gale Harold)	0	0%
Morgan Earp (Austin Nichols)	0	0%
Commissioner Jarry (Stephen Tobolowsky)	0	0%
Maddie (Alice Krige)	0	0%
Mose Manuel (Pruitt Taylor Vince)	0	0%
Captain Turner (Alan Graf)	0	0%
Sofia Metz (Bree Seanna Wall)	0	0%
William Bullock (Josh Eriksson)	0	0%
Dolly (Ashleigh Kizer)	0	0%
Harry Manning (Brent Sexton)	0	0%
Lila (Meghan Glennon)	0	0%
Other	0	0%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

02-21-2012, 03:55 PM	#1
BLUEGRASS Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:191 Blu-ray collection:1244 DVD collection:82 Digital collection:3419 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:81	Favorite DEADWOOD character? I've finally watched the Deadwood Blu-ray set that has been sitting on my shelf for awhile, and I was very impressed with the show. Al Swearengen was definitely my favorite character on this show...who is yours? Last edited by BLUEGRASS; 10-31-2012 at 02:13 AM.

12-14-2012, 10:05 PM	#8
Meatwad Junior Member Member since:Dec 2012	Greatest show ever created. In fact, greatest thing ever put on film. Made the invention of the camera worthwhile. Everything else I watch pales in comparison. A perfect show. Brilliant writing. Ian McShane is a master. Al is the best, but all the characters were excellent. And all the other actors too. Last edited by Meatwad; 12-14-2012 at 10:06 PM. Reason: typo

09-01-2021, 12:07 AM	#9
Hindustani Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2014	Finally, Saw DEADWOOD for the first time BEST Performances: Doc Cochrine VS E.B. Farnum VS Hearst (in that order) BEST "female" Performances: Calamity Jane VS Jewel VS Trixie (in that order) DEADWOOD is a very good show! but "overrated." It is just 'not' in the league of BREAKING BAD, MAD MEN, LOST etc etc. To say it was cut short with only 3 seasons in "untrue". It becomes stale and sorta boring if you 'binge watch' like I did. particularly 3rd seasons. They pretty much exhausted every storyline in Old West. even threw in Earps. this show was literally on its last legs in its creativity.

02-22-2012, 05:10 PM	#2
menaceuk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:191	Al Swearengen too. I really Liked Seth Bullock and wild Bill Hickock. Jane was cool too. There actually aren't that many I don't like but I didn't like the Use of the Earp's.

02-25-2012, 01:30 AM	#3
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	As Mr. Wu said it: "Swegen." I liked the original preacher too.

02-28-2012, 01:17 AM	#4
Belloche Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:403 DVD collection:11 Trading Score:3	Lots of great characters, but I have a soft spot for Trixie.

09-21-2012, 10:51 PM	#5
arcadeforest Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Sherwood Forest Blu-ray collection:917 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:92 Trading Score:3	Al Swearengen

10-23-2012, 05:57 PM	#6
Bulletproof Tiger Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:England Blu-ray collection:265 Blu-ray reviews: 9	I picked Silas cause i love Titus Welliver, Mr Wu is great and of course SWEARGEN! SAN FRANCISCO! C*CKSUCKERRRRRR!

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