absolutely superb . i do not think i have ever give anything a positive before and but for a tv show and deadwood be excellent and give the crap be generally subject to on the box and absolutely outstanding . the set and the research and the directing and the character and the act all shine . and without want to sound gushy and the script be close to shakespearian in it prosaic yet pragmatic tone . the juxtaposition of the grit and dirt and blood of the real wild west with formal victorian language be genius . even the opening credit be beautiful . it may not be everyone cup of tea ( the language and content can be a little trong although entirely appropriate and in context ) but anyone who a fan of quality entertainment and shouldn not go past it .