The Deuce

S01E04: I See Money

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. Paul questions his place at the Hi-Hat. Frankie hits a hot streak. Darlene gets a gift from Abby. Alston sees through Sandra. Bristling after a police shakedown, Vincent adds muscle in the person of Black Frankie, a Vietnam war vet.

Overview

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.

Episodes

Pilot

S01E01 Pilot

September 10, 2017 7.9 84 min
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 plotting to improve his situation. Abby gets enlisted to buy...
Show and Prove

S01E02 Show and Prove

September 17, 2017 8.2 59 min
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. shows Lori the benefits of having a...
The Principle Is All

S01E03 The Principle Is All

September 24, 2017 8.0 59 min
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 in her new job. Darlene works overtime to compensate...
I See Money

S01E04 I See Money

October 1, 2017 7.9 59 min
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. Paul questions his...
What Kind of Bad?

S01E05 What Kind of Bad?

October 8, 2017 7.8 59 min
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. Roughed up by a john,...
Why Me?

S01E06 Why Me?

October 15, 2017 8.0 57 min
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...
Au Reservoir

S01E07 Au Reservoir

October 22, 2017 8.3 59 min
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....
My Name is Ruby

S01E08 My Name is Ruby

October 29, 2017 8.2 71 min
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 a major premiere....

Cast

James Franco
James Franco
Vincent Martino / Frankie Martino
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Eileen 'Candy' Merrell
Chris Bauer
Chris Bauer
Bobby Dwyer
Chris Coy
Chris Coy
Paul Hendrickson
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Chris Alston
Luke Kirby
Luke Kirby
Gene Goldman
Margarita Levieva
Margarita Levieva
Abigail 'Abby' Parker
Emily Meade
Emily Meade
Lori Madison
Michael Rispoli
Michael Rispoli
Rudy Pipilo
Sepideh Moafi
Sepideh Moafi
Loretta
Daniel Sauli
Daniel Sauli
Tommy Longo
David Krumholtz
David Krumholtz
Harvey Wasserman

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