"The Deuce" transports viewers to the rough and chaotic streets of 1970s New York City. The series focuses on Times Square, exploring the lives of the diverse characters who inhabit it, from pimps and sex workers to police officers and mobsters. At its core are twin brothers Vincent and Frankie Martino (James Franco), who become fronts for the mob in the area’s bar scene. They soon get involved in the city’s growing adult film industry. We also follow Eileen “Candy” Merrell (Maggie Gyllenhaal), an ambitious sex worker who sees a future for herself as a director. The show chronicles the legalization and rise of pornography, examining its impact on everyone involved. The critically acclaimed series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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The Deuce is an HBO drama series set in New York City during the 1970s and 1980s. It explores the rise of the porn industry, prostitution, and organized crime around Times Square. The show follows twin brothers Vincent and Frankie Martino, played by James Franco, as they become involved with mobsters and sex workers while running bars in Manhattan. Maggie Gyllenhaal stars as Eileen “Candy” Merrell, a street worker who becomes an influential adult film director. The Deuce portrays gritty city life through complex characters struggling for survival and opportunity amid changing social attitudes about sexuality and power. With its realistic storytelling and period detail, it captivated viewers across three seasons. The Deuce has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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