Deadwood
A Two-Headed Beast
Season 3, Episode 5 · Aired 2006-07-09
Synopsis
As Tolliver tries to find a respectable employee suitable to be his liaison with Hearst, Swearengen tries to understand the reasoning behind Hearst's actions. The conflict becomes more tense as Dority and Captain Turner violently settle their differences. Bullock tries to finally settle the dispute between Steve and Hostetler and another murder brings Bullock once more face to face with Hearst, forcing him to take action. Trixie becomes suspicious of Alma's odd behaviour at the bank. Ellsworth and Alma have a close encounter that alters their relationship. Langrishe welcomes more arrivals from his theater troupe.
In the series
This episode is part of Deadwood (2004–2006) on HBO.
Shakespearean profanity in a mud-street camp clawing toward civilization.
Key cast
- Timothy Olyphant as Seth Bullock
- Ian McShane as Al Swearengen
- Molly Parker as Alma Garret
- John Hawkes as Sol Star
- Paula Malcomson as Trixie
- Brad Dourif as Doc Cochran