One of the best drama productions in the history of the medium. Dozens of fantastic actors, all at the top of their game; writers producing episode after episode of well crafted, complex and involving stories. This is a show for anyone who loves the english language; the writers obviously do, creating complex interplay between a large cast of characters, all of whom are fully drawn and human. Humanity, with all its achievements and flaws is at the centre of this story.

It's difficult to single out any one actor for special praise in such a Company; Ian McShane creates a truly memorable study in villainy, but with such amazing wit, charm and sympathy that he almost makes you forget just how evil he is; Brad Dourif is fantastic as the town's doctor and conscience; William Sanderson is worth the cost of the box set alone, as a scheming none too bright henchman; finally, Robin Weigert plays "Calamity" Jane Canary as a foul mouthed lost soul.

The characters swear like it's… more »

One of the best drama productions in the history of the medium. Dozens of fantastic actors, all at the top of their game; writers producing episode after episode of well crafted, complex and involving stories. This is a show for anyone who loves the english language; the writers obviously do, creating complex interplay between a large cast of characters, all of whom are fully drawn and human. Humanity, with all its achievements and flaws is at the centre of this story.

It's difficult to single out any one actor for special praise in such a Company; Ian McShane creates a truly memorable study in villainy, but with such amazing wit, charm and sympathy that he almost makes you forget just how evil he is; Brad Dourif is fantastic as the town's doctor and conscience; William Sanderson is worth the cost of the box set alone, as a scheming none too bright henchman; finally, Robin Weigert plays "Calamity" Jane Canary as a foul mouthed lost soul.

The characters swear like it's going out of fashion. The real historical characters used blasphemy to shock and offend the listener, but this doesn't work today. Apparently the writers originally tried period cursing, but everyone just sounded like Yosemite Sam. The modern profanity is used to elicit the same response from a 21st century audience.

Buy this DVD now if you like intelligent, grown up television that challenges as much as it entertains. If you're put off by the swearing then I'd suggest you never leave your house and type "Terry and June" in the box on the left of the screen.

Deadwood is a Western, set rather obviously in the town of Deadwood, where anything can happen (and generally does).

I personally believe Deadwood to be one the best television series ever made and the first series may well be my favourite simply because it blew me away and was so much better than I expected.

The acting is superb from almost everyone involved, especially from the likes of Ian McShane (Al Swearengen) and William Sanderson (E.B. Farnum). Timothy Olyphant (Seth Bullock) probably is not quite as strong on the acting front but all in all he does make a good and interesting protagonist.

The storyline is also brilliant, if maybe a little slow for some people's tastes (although not mine!). It kept me hooked from beginning to end and is amazing considering there are so many characters to keep track of (even more so in later series). The script is also sharp and finely polished and gives the programme a very varied feeling; being very dark at one point and… more »

Deadwood is a Western, set rather obviously in the town of Deadwood, where anything can happen (and generally does).

I personally believe Deadwood to be one the best television series ever made and the first series may well be my favourite simply because it blew me away and was so much better than I expected.

The acting is superb from almost everyone involved, especially from the likes of Ian McShane (Al Swearengen) and William Sanderson (E.B. Farnum). Timothy Olyphant (Seth Bullock) probably is not quite as strong on the acting front but all in all he does make a good and interesting protagonist.

The storyline is also brilliant, if maybe a little slow for some people's tastes (although not mine!). It kept me hooked from beginning to end and is amazing considering there are so many characters to keep track of (even more so in later series). The script is also sharp and finely polished and gives the programme a very varied feeling; being very dark at one point and then almost humourous at the next.

BE WARNED, if you have not already heard, that this programme is an '18' certificate for a reason. The swearing is constant and very strong. There is also a lot of violence and at times can be quite brutal (although some of the most brutal scenes are in later series).

Altogether this is a brilliant series and paves the way for two more just as good series after it. Must-see TV.