HBO’s ‘Deadwood’ Officially Finds New Life 22 Years Later

HBO’s *Deadwood* has returned to prominence on digital, placing among the most popular shows on the US iTunes chart over the past weekend. The renewed interest brings attention to a Western that was critically acclaimed during its original run and is regarded as one of television’s standout series.

Created by David Milch, *Deadwood* premiered in 2004 and ran for three seasons, set in a crime-ridden town in late 19th-century South Dakota. It received a feature-film follow-up in 2019 and currently has a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes; its cast includes Timothy Olyphant, John Hawkes and Ian McShane.