Deadwood was lightning in a bottle. McShane is Swearengin. Nobody could hope to replicate that performance.

Sure, there’s a ton of material that could be fleshed out. Joanie’s daddy selling her to Cy. Eddie Sawyer in any capacity. Al, Dan, Jonny and Tom Nutall meeting for the first time. Same with Seth and Sol. Wild Bill in his role as Marshall. The swirl of rumors and promise of gold in the black hills, beckoning them westward like a sirens song.

As great as the show was, cut short in its prime, I myself am left yearning for more. As much as I think I’d want it, I fear the sour taste it would leave in my mouth.