The Deuce (TV series)

The Deuce
GenrePeriod drama
Created by
Starring
Opening theme
Ending theme"Assume the Position" by Lafayette Gilchrist
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes25 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Jessica Levin
  • Maggie Gyllenhaal
  • Mark Henry Johnson
  • Laura Schweigman
Production locationNew York City
Cinematography
  • Pepe Avila del Pino
  • Vanja Cernjul
  • Yaron Orbach
EditorAlex Hall
Running time
  • 58–84 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseSeptember 10, 2017 (2017-09-10) –
October 28, 2019 (2019-10-28)
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The Deuce is an American drama television series created by David Simon and George Pelecanos, set in New York City during the 1970s and 1980s. It is broadcast by HBO in the United States and premiered on September 10, 2017.[1][2] HBO made the pilot available through its streaming services and affiliates on August 25, 2017.[3]

The Deuce features a large ensemble cast including James Franco playing twins and Maggie Gyllenhaal as an ambitious former prostitute who works to become an adult filmmaker. It tells the story of the Golden Age of Porn, the legalization and rise of the porn industry in New York City that began in the 1970s. Themes explored include navigating a culture of extreme misogyny, government and police corruption, the violence of the drug epidemic, and the real-estate booms and busts that coincided with the change. The show's title is derived from the nickname for 42nd Street between Seventh Avenue and Eighth Avenue.[4][5]

On September 19, 2017, HBO renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on September 9, 2018.[6][7] On September 20, 2018, HBO renewed the series for a third and final season, which premiered on September 9, 2019.[8][9] The series concluded on October 28, 2019, after three seasons and 25 episodes.

  1. ^ Offenhartz, Jake (August 26, 2017). "HBO Drops 'The Deuce' Series Premiere Two Weeks Ahead Of Schedule". Gothamist. Archived from the original on August 26, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  2. ^ "James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal Star in HBO Drama Series "The Deuce," Created by David Simon and George Pelecanos, Debuting Sept. 10" (Press release). HBO. July 26, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
  3. ^ Malone, Michael (August 24, 2017). "HBO Offers 'The Deuce' Early for Subscribers". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  4. ^ Jerilou Hammett; Kingsley Hammett, eds. (2007). Suburbanization of New York: Is the World's Greatest City Becoming Just Another Town?. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568986784.
  5. ^ Rose, Lacey (August 6, 2015). "HBO Orders Two David Simon Pilots, James Franco to Star In Porn Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 2, 2019. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (September 19, 2017). "'The Deuce' Renewed For Season 2 At HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 3, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (July 9, 2018). "'The Deuce' Season 2 Premiere Date Set On HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 9, 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
  8. ^ Nemetz, Dave (September 20, 2018). "The Deuce Renewed for Third — and Final — Season at HBO". TVLine. Archived from the original on February 14, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
  9. ^ Swift, Andy (July 12, 2019). "The Deuce's Final Season Gets September Premiere Date on HBO". TVLine. Retrieved July 12, 2019.