THE DEUCE

Season 1, Episode 8 – The season one finale leaves some characters in more prosperous positions than others, and at least one won’t be coming back for season two.

Season 1, Episode 7 – In the penultimate episode of its first season, “The Deuce” feels like its finally firing on all cylinders

Season 1, Episode 6 – The series finally hits a stride as multiple storylines start to sync with the promise the show made at its outset.

Season 1, Episode 5 – The plot still moves in the tiniest of increments, but performances (especially of Gyllenhaal and Method Man) make this episode shine.

Season 1, Episode 4 – The Deuce tracks so many characters’ stories at once that barely any plot advances, though Maggie Gyllenhaal shines.

Season 1, Episode 3 – This week on The Deuce, the Martino brother’s bar finally opens, Darlene discovers her love for Dickenson, and Candy hits a wall.

The Deuce stars James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal in 1970’s New York City when porn and prostitution were running rampant.The eight-episode series premiered September 10 from creators David Simon and George Pelecanos.

Season 1, Episode 2 – The second episode of The Deuce finally set into motion promising plotlines regarding the show’s main conceit: the rise of the porn industry.

Season 1, Episode 1 – The series premiere of The Deuce is one long intro to a large cast, with little advancement of plot for an hour and a half, but still intrigues.

Star Maggie Gyllenhaal and co-creator David Simon discuss sexual objectification of violence in their ’70s-set porn drama.

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