Fair rating?Deadwood· Season 3 · Episode 5
A Two-Headed Beast
As Tolliver tries to find a respectable employee suitable to be his liaison with Hearst, Swearengen tries to understand the reasoning behind Hearst's actions. The conflict becomes more tense as Dority and Captain Turner violently settle their differences. Bullock tries to finally settle the dispute between Steve and Hostetler and another murder brings Bullock once more face to face with Hearst, forcing him to take action. Trixie becomes suspicious of Alma's odd behaviour at the bank. Ellsworth and Alma have a close encounter that alters their relationship. Langrishe welcomes more arrivals from his theater troupe.
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#5In Season 3of 12 rated episodes
#9All-timeof 36 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.9
2006First airedJuly 9, 2006
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Daniel MinahanDirector
David MilchWriterShows like Deadwood
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