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The Deuce – Season 1, Episode 5 What Kind of Bad?

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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.
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The Deuce — Season 1, Episode 5

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Maggie Gyllenhaal emerges as a highlight of The Deuce's formidable cast with one of her very best performances.

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George Pelecanos

Creator

David Simon

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James Franco

Frankie

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Candy

Gary Carr

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Margarita Levieva

Abigail "Abby" Parker
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Alyssa Rosenberg Washington Post 05/30/2018
One of the strongest ideas in The Deuce so far, though, is that the line between people who do sex work or other illegal things and people who don't isn't always so clear. Go to Full Review Karen Han Slashfilm 12/08/2017
A lot of this week's episode of The Deuce is set-up for what's to come later on. Luckily, The Deuce isn't the kind of show for which that's an indictment. Go to Full Review Paul MacInnes Guardian 10/25/2017
It can be hard to watch the continual degradation of Candy, the freest, wildest spirit on the Deuce. Even if she's not entirely likable, you root for her. Go to Full Review Tyler Coates Esquire Magazine 10/19/2018
I've already praised Maggie Gyllenhaal's dynamite performance as Candy, which is subtle and beautiful to watch. This is another standout episode for her, featuring a terrific two-hander scene with Method Man's Rodney. Go to Full Review Karmen Fox Baltimore Sun 10/13/2017
... a shocking and well-crafted episode that reveals the very real risks and downsides of the life of a sex worker. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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.
Director
Uta Briesewitz
Creator
George Pelecanos, David Simon
Executive Producer
George Pelecanos, David Simon, James Franco, Nina Kostroff-Noble
Screenwriter
Richard Price, Will Ralston, Chris Yakaitis
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 8, 2017