r/deadwood

Numerous references are made to the girls being sold to/bought by/brought to Deadwood by Al or Cy— can they leave if they want? Are they getting paid? I think we see Johnny let one of the girls keep a few dollars at one point, so it seems they get to keep SOME of the money they’re making, at least at the Gem. Bella Union girls seem more morose most of the time despite being visually better put-together so maybe their terms were different/harsher (or Cy was just that much of a POS to them.) Trixie & Joanie were definitely exceptions given way more freedom than the other girls because of Al/Cy’s personal affinity for them, but even then the men’s reputations as cutthroat tough guys makes these dynamics interesting. How much freedom did they ACTUALLY have, meaning how “weak” by proxy did Al & Cy allow themselves to be perceived as. Thoughts?

I'm hearing there is a swiftly- spreading wildfire presently burning in Santa Clarita Valley near the Melody Ranch where Deadwood and many other Westerns have been filmed.

The fire ignited just north of Placerita Canyon Rd which is the exact same road where the studio is located.

Sending safety and help to everyone in the area.

By the time Hearst got to Deadwood he was very very wealthy and worked a lot in remote parts of the west. Why is this guy riding the stage? Wouldn't you think he'd have his own transportation to come and go as he liked? A personal carrier could have been a whole lot more comfortable than what we see of the stages and he could have had his own personnel guarding it.

It’s one of my favorite exchanges and I often feel in my own life. The idea that one can chop trees with blistered hands in the mud and heat but can also be amongst the civilized and well-heeled. That’s my interpretation.

Upon the arrival of those Bella Union cocksuckers.

Al: Cocksuckers. Where were they when Dan and me were chopping trees in this gulch, hands all blistered, buck-tooth fucking beavers rolling around in the creek, slapping their tails on the water like we was hired entertainment.

Trixie: I'd have paid a nickel to see you chopping wood.

Al: Yeah. Don't think I wasn't blow for blow with Dan. I can play that sh*t when I have to. But I've been to Chicago too."

Hi friends, it's been awhile since I've watched the show and I'm trying to find a scene that I vaguely remember.

As I remember it, it's Al talking to Trixie in his bedroom in the morning. And he's talking about the luxury of having a few quiet moments of feeling comfortable with another person that's not trying to fuck you over. I think he says something like "It's enough to make a man <something>"

Does this ring a bell for anyone? It was one of my favorite moments of the show and I'd like to rewatch it but I can't find it.