Well, Deadwood isn't for everyone--it was notorious for its ear-bogglingly filthy language. Websites were created to keep track of it, with various statistical comparisons:
The Number of F*cks in Deadwood
But the historical milieu was wonderfully done, the writing and acting were stellar (particularly the star turn of Ian McShane as Al Swearengen, although Powers Boothe as Tolliver and Gerald McRaney as George Hearst were also stunning), and much of the story and characters were based on historical fact.
For me, Deadwood was better than Lonesome Dove, but tastes will vary...
Regarding Hell on Wheels... the mapmaker's wife continues to strain all credibility by
I will keep watching just to see what they have her do next!
