The Deuce

2017 • HBO

4.4

89 reviews

TV-UNRATED

Rating

Eligible

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Season 1 episodes (20)

1 Pilot

8/24/17

Series Premiere. Twin brothers Vincent and Frankie Martino navigate the rough-and-tumble world of 1971 Times Square at the dawn of the modern pornography industry.

2 Show and Prove

9/16/17

Vincent is tempted by an offer from mob capo Rudy Pipilo; Candy gets a firsthand look at porno filmmaking.

3 The Principle Is All

9/24/17

Putting the finishing touches on his new bar, Vincent is blindsided by the sudden appearance of an unexpected partner, causing Frankie to blow a gasket. Candy eyes an entree into the filmmaking business.

4 I See Money

10/1/17

Rudy dangles a lucrative offer in front of Vincent. Longo uses strong-arm tactics to restore order among Bobby's unhappy construction workers. Candy attracts unwanted attention and is intrigued by a legitimate suitor.

5 What Kind of Bad

10/8/17

Bobby tries to change Vincent's mind about Rudy's offer. Darlene returns from a trip home with a new girl, disappointing Abby. Roughed up by a john, Candy contemplates a change of careers.

6 Why Me?

10/15/17

An end-of-the-year crackdown by police in and around The Deuce sparks Vincent and Bobby. Candy tries to persuade Harvey, her adult-film director, that she can do more than act. Rudy witnesses a pivotal lower-court ruling on obscenity.

7 Au Reservoir

10/22/17

With police pushing their business off the streets, C.C., Larry, Rodney and other pimps worry about becoming obsolete. Candy eyes a different job on Harvey's set as Lori struggles with the demands of porn acting.

8 My Name is Ruby

10/29/17

Season One Finale. Vincent balks at getting in deeper with Rudy, as expansion fever hits Frankie and Bobby. Candy gets a taste of directing, and enjoys the red-carpet perks of a major premiere. Alston finds himself in limbo at his precinct.

101 Trailer

9/9/17

James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal star in Season 1 of this gritty drama from David Simon and George Pelecanos ('The Wire,' 'Treme') that traces the evolution of the porn industry in NYC's Times Square in the 1970s.

102 Franco in the '70s

10/22/17

James Franco talks about bringing New York's 42nd Street of the 1970s back to life in his gritty new drama series 'The Deuce.'

103 The Wild West

11/27/17

Season-only

Head back in time in this featurette that focuses on the frontier of the pornography business--New York City in the early 1970s--with the cast and crew of 'The Deuce.'

104 in Focus

11/27/17

Season-only

Delve inside 'The Deuce' with Michelle McClaren, James Franco and Roxann Dawson as they talk about bringing the show to life.

105 Episode 1: Inside the Episode

11/27/17

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Get an inside look at Sn 1 / Ep 1 of 'The Deuce' with the team behind this gritty HBO drama series.

106 Episode 2: Inside the Episode

11/27/17

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107 Episode 3: Inside the Episode

11/27/17

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108 Episode 4: Inside the Episode

11/27/17

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109 Episode 5: Inside the Episode

11/27/17

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110 Episode 6: Inside the Episode

11/27/17

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111 Episode 7: Inside the Episode

11/27/17

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112 Episode 8: Inside the Episode

11/27/17

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About this show

From David Simon and George Pelecanos ('The Wire,' 'Treme') comes a gritty drama that traces the evolution of the porn industry in New York City's Times Square in the 1970s.

Ratings and reviews

4.4

89 reviews

Evan Davis

January 17, 2018

This show gave me chills from the reality of the stories, to how close the actors brought this reality to life! The writers either read well, knew people that told stories well, or knew some writers, talented actors/actresses, producers, etc that lived in or around this WELL In question!! Hats off James Franco and your beautiful Co-Exec that's probably close to being old enough to reflect. God bless you all, great job! Hope there's more to come. Evan Davis..

59 people found this review helpful

Terri Britton

November 7, 2019

Very accurate! Everything spot on. I did not grow up in New York City during that time. However all of the images are very true. The clothes and the attitudes. Thank you so much for this wonderful show. Maggie Gyllenhaal is superb. Loved James Franco and his dual role.

RALPH “RAZJR” ZASTENIK

April 23, 2018

A real inside look at a big big business in the pre VHS days.#Brilliant!

23 people found this review helpful

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