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The Deuce
The Deuce
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The Deuce

“Once upon a time in America, pleasure became a business.”

7.6 / 10
2017
3 seasons
25 episodes
DramaCrime

The story of the legalization and subsequent rise of the porn industry in New York’s Times Square from the early ’70s through the mid ’80s, exploring the rough-and-tumble world that existed there until the rise of HIV, the violence of the cocaine epidemic and the renewed real estate market ended the bawdy turbulence of the area.

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Trailer

The Deuce (2019): Official Series Trailer | HBO

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Cast

James Franco

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Chris Bauer

Chris Coy

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Margarita Levieva

Emily Meade

Michael Rispoli

Daniel Sauli

Olivia Luccardi

David Krumholtz

Sepideh Moafi

Seasons

  • Pilot

    1.Pilot

    7.7
    10-09-201784m

    Twin brothers Vincent and Frankie Martino navigate their way through the rough-and-tumble world of 1971 Times Square. Vincent crosses paths with other midtown denizens while plotti...

  • Show and Prove

    2.Show and Prove

    7.8
    17-09-201759m

    Vincent moves into a seedy hotel and contemplates an offer from mob capo Rudy Pipilo. Bobby hopes to take advantage of Vincent's new connections. Filmmaking intrigues Candy. C.C. s...

  • The Principle Is All

    3.The Principle Is All

    7.6
    24-09-201759m

    The appearance of an unexpected partner surprises Vincent. Rudy buys into a rival's plan to reconfigure the Deuce. Candy considers entering the filmmaking business. Abby languishes...

  • I See Money

    4.I See Money

    7.5
    01-10-201759m

    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...

  • What Kind of Bad?

    5.What Kind of Bad?

    7.5
    08-10-201759m

    Looking for a way out of his construction gig, Bobby tries to change Vincent's mind about Rudy's offer. Darlene returns from a trip home with a new girl, disappointing Abby. Roughe...

  • Why Me?

    6.Why Me?

    7.6
    15-10-201757m

    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. Rud...

  • Au Reservoir

    7.Au Reservoir

    7.9
    22-10-201759m

    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...

  • My Name Is Ruby

    8.My Name Is Ruby

    7.9
    29-10-201771m

    In the Season 1 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...

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