I adore Deadwood. The poetic yet raunchy dialogue is great. I recently bought the cheaper HK season one disc, and was a liitle disappointedto find that it doesn't have THAT much rewatch value, but it's still pretty great. Probably the only HBO series I've fallen in love with, I was never a big fan of The Sopranos.

I love Sopranos from the bottom of my heart, this is better. The acting is great, the photography is great, everything about it shines. Its more of a mood show that Sopranos. Hope that helps you out.

Deadwood is excellant. I was a little unsure until about 3 hrs into the series but from them on I was hooked on the goings on. I have Season 2 but havent watched it yet.
The Sopranos is excellant but the best HBO series you can get is Oz   (VERY closely followed by Band Of Brothers)

Deadwood gets a so-so from me. I've never really connected with the characters, who are all mainly shades of grey rather then the traditional white or black hat.

Jonny "Me You" wrote: Deadwood gets a so-so from me. I've never really connected with the characters, who are all mainly shades of grey rather then the traditional white or black hat.
i think thats why the show is so appealing, its how the wild west was. It was everyman for himself, do or die. Not exazctly the Lone Ranger type thing.