Ep 6. A Rich Find
- TVMA
- July 16, 2006
- 52 min
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8.1 (1,403)
In Deadwood season 3 episode 6, titled "A Rich Find," tensions continue to mount as various groups scramble to stake their claim on the town's riches. The episode opens with Alma Garret and Bullock's attempt to secure a loan for their joint mining operation. Meanwhile, Hearst makes preparations to bring in a new batch of laborers to work at his mines.
As the town's population grows, so too do the conflicts between them. There are clashes between the miners and the merchants, as well as between the various political factions vying for power. The episode also explores the romantic entanglements of several characters, including Trixie and Sol Star.
Throughout the episode, the specter of violence looms large. Hearst's henchmen make veiled threats against Alma and Bullock, while the town's resident gunman, Dan, is forced to confront his own mortality. Some characters, such as Swearengen and Farnum, try to maintain the status quo, while others like Alma and Bullock seek to radically alter the balance of power.
As the episode draws to a close, tensions come to a head in a shocking and violent confrontation that will change the course of Deadwood's future forever. While "A Rich Find" is just one piece of the larger puzzle that is Deadwood, it's a powerful and gripping hour of television that showcases the show's complex characters and layered storytelling.