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Season 1 – The Deuce

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Created by George Pelecanos and David Simon, who also collaborated on HBO's "The Wire" and "Treme," the semifictional drama series "The Deuce" tells of the germination of the sex-trade industry in the heart of New York's Times Square. It's the early 1970s, and the porn business begins a shift from organized crime-backed parlors to a legitimate, culturally accepted enterprise. A cast of barkeeps, prostitutes, pimps, police and nightlife seekers centers around twins Vincent and Frankie Martino (James Franco, in a dual role), who navigate the sex business after meeting well-connected mobster Rudy Pipilo. Their storyline, among others, merges with that of prostitute Candy, whose ambition and intelligence lead her to a more prominent role in the industry.
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The Deuce again demonstrates David Simon's masterful grasp of urban grit, while never losing detailed sight of its colorful characters.

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 03/30/2018
The oppressive male menace that so pervades shows like Top of the Lake is almost entirely absent. Go to Full Review Sarah Hughes Guardian 12/29/2017
This generosity of spirit is the show's greatest gift. Where other series use sex as titillation, The Deuce prefers to examine the nature of desire, both fantasy and reality. Go to Full Review Hugo Rifkind The Times (UK) 12/29/2017
The Deuce is violent and sexy, but also carries just enough social commentary to let you tell yourself you're watching the violence and sex for utterly worthy purposes. Go to Full Review Rhys Tarling Isolated Nation 09/27/2019
There's a boundless sense of style and intrigue right from the word go that makes this worth your time to check out. Go to Full Review Alberto Carlos Espinof 08/12/2019
My biggest problem with 'The Deuce' is that, once the pilot is finished, the story itself doesn't convince you to keep watching it. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Hayley Campbell GQ Magazine [UK] 07/09/2019
The Deuce may be the best thing David Simon's given us since The Wire. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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S Mar 24 Refreshingly insightful picture of an industry and it's fuel. Fletched out characters in a vibrant, live world. Violence, prophanity and nudity nicely add to the perception of a grim jungle. Well written, well executed, very entertaining in all different ways. Didn't like Franco's performance though. Highly recommended. See more Hugh J 11/15/2024 I am very impressed by how realistic the New York scenery is. Not sure I have seen a more well done series for time travel back. Love how this show looks at those days from all angles including the place etc. One thing I noticed is almost very actor looks like it’s the first time they smoked. Not sure if it’s on purpose or just ackward for them ha ha See more Leslie C 11/01/2024 I wanted to like this and was excited to learn the details of this time and place that was Times Square just before I moved to NYC. But this was too difficult to follow. See more Gareth v @geewah 06/24/2023 A gritty and at times brutal telling of Times Square, New York in the 1970's and the rise of porn industry. Tightly written, and led by some standout performances. One of 2017's best shows. See more Doug B 02/05/2023 Rewatched after catching up with S2 and S3, there is a lot of fun and joy in this season, despite how deep and dark the subject matter. Even though I don't love the following seasons as much, may be in top 10 shows of all time. See more 04/24/2022 I knew about the Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling before and was a fan of Marc Marion's anyway. That being said, this is more entertaining than one might expect. One need not be a fan of any kind of wrestling but it helps. Flawed characters but you will root for them one minute and throw your hands up others. If you don't want to see strong, flawed women, don't bother. Otherwise, tag in and watch it. See more Read all reviews
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George Pelecanos

Creator

David Simon

Creator

James Franco

Frankie

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Candy

Gary Carr

C.C.

Margarita Levieva

Abigail "Abby" Parker

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 10, 2017 Pilot Twin brothers Vincent and Frankie Martino navigate their way through the rough-and-tumble world of 1971 Times Square; Vincent crosses paths with other midtown denizens while plotting to improve his situation; Abby gets enlisted to buy amphetamines. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 17, 2017 Show and Prove Vincent moves into a seedy hotel and contemplates an offer from mob capo Rudy Pipilo; Bobby hopes to take advantage of Vincent's new connections; filmmaking intrigues Candy; C.C. shows Lori the benefits of having a pimp; Larry feels unsettled. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 24, 2017 The Principle Is All The appearance of an unexpected partner surprises Vincent; Rudy buys into a rival's plan to reconfigure the Deuce; Candy considers entering the filmmaking business; Abby languishes in her new job; Darlene works overtime to compensate Larry. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 1, 2017 I See Money Rudy dangles a lucrative offer in front of Vincent; Longo restores order among Bobby's unhappy construction workers; Candy attracts unwanted attention; Paul questions his place at the Hi-Hat; Frankie hits a hot streak; Darlene gets a gift from Abby. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 8, 2017 What Kind of Bad? Bobby tries to change Vincent's mind about Rudy's offer; Darlene returns from a trip home with a new girl; Candy contemplates a change of careers; Paul explores the underbelly of gay life in the city; Sandra scores a key interview. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 15, 2017 Why Me? An end-of-year crackdown by police in and around The Deuce sparks Vincent and Bobby; Candy tries to persuade Harvey that she can do more than act; Rudy enlists Frankie and Big Mike to protect his interests. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 22, 2017 Au Reservoir With police pushing their business off the streets, the pimps worry about becoming obsolete; Candy eyes a different job on Harvey's set; Lori struggles with the demands of porn acting; Ashley spends time with Frankie; Alston is singled out. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 29, 2017 My Name Is Ruby Vincent balks at getting in deeper with Rudy; Candy gets a taste of directing; Alston finds himself in limbo at his precinct; Abby changes up the Hi-Hat's clientele; Sandra faces editorial and legal hurdles; Vincent settles a score. Details

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The Deuce — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Michelle MacLaren, James Franco, Ernest R. Dickerson, Alex Hall, Roxann Dawson, Uta Briesewitz
Creator
George Pelecanos, David Simon
Executive Producer
George Pelecanos, David Simon, James Franco, Nina Kostroff-Noble
Screenwriter
George Pelecanos, Richard Price, David Simon, Megan Abbott, Will Ralston, Marc Henry Johnson, Lisa Lutz, Chris Yakaitis
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 10, 2017