The Deuce

A look at life in New York City during the 1970s and '80s, when porn and prostitution were rampant in Manhattan.

Genre: Drama

Cast:James Franco , Maggie Gyllenhaal , Lawrence Gilliard Jr. , Margarita Levieva , Emily Meade , Daniel Sauli , Chris Bauer , Chris Coy , Michael Rispoli , David Krumholtz , Olivia Luccardi , Mustafa Shakir , Andrea-Rachel Parker , Thaddeus Street , Sepideh Moafi , Gary Carr , Dominique Fishback , Kim Director

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Pilot

Sun, Sep 10, 2017

The Deuce is an American television drama series set in and around Times Square, New York , the series pilot began shooting in October 2015. The series was picked up in January 2016.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Show and Prove

Sun, Sep 17, 2017

Vincent's failing marriage forces him to move into a seedy Times Square hotel, but his success drawing customers to a struggling Korean bar brings a tempting offer from Mafia capo Rudy Pipilo.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ The Principle Is All

Sun, Sep 24, 2017

Vincent is blindsided by an unexpected partner after putting the finishing touches on his new bar, causing Frankie to blow a gasket.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ I See Money

Sun, Oct 1, 2017

Rudy dangles an offer in front of Vincent; Longo employs strong-arm tactics to restore order among Bobby's unhappy construction workers; Candy attracts unwanted attention and is intrigued by a legitimate suitor; Paul questions his place at the Hi-Hat; Frankie hits a hot streak; Darlene gets a gift from Abby; Alston sees through Sandra; Vincent hires a Vietnam vet for protection following a police shakedown.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ What Kind of Bad?

Sun, Oct 8, 2017

Bobby tries to change Vincent's mind about Rudy's offer; Darlene returns from a trip home with a new girl; Candy contemplates a change of careers; Paul explores the underbelly of gay life in the city; Sandra scores a key interview.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Why Me?

Sun, Oct 15, 2017

A police crackdown on prostitution creates an opportunity for Bobby and Vincent.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Au Reservoir

Sun, Oct 22, 2017

[HBO] HD. 'Au Reservoir.' (Season One) The Deuce's pimps face obsolescence; Candy eyes a higher profile; Vincent confronts Abby's past.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ My Name Is Ruby

Sun, Oct 29, 2017

[HBO] HD. 'My Name Is Ruby.' (Season One) Season One Finale. Vincent balks at getting in any deeper with Rudy; Candy sees the future of pornography.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Our Raison d'Être

Sun, Sep 9, 2018

Vincent becomes the proprietor of a new mob-backed disco, Club 366; Frankie "borrows" money from Show Land to pay off his debts; Candy plans to make more artful, ambitious adult films; Paul looks to sever mob ties from his current bar.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ There's an Art to This

Sun, Sep 16, 2018

Confronted with the changing realities of prostitution and porn, C.C. doubles down on his assets, while fellow pimp Larry Brown eyes a new opportunity; Candy grows creatively frustrated; Abby attends a meeting of activists.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Seven-Fifty

Sun, Sep 23, 2018

Lori envisions a sunny future in LA after attending the AFAA Erotica Awards with Harvey and Candy, who's looking to connect with west-coast producers who are willing to turn her fairy tale into reality. Paul and Kenneth approach Vincent about a loan for a new nightclub, free from mob ties. Goldman visits Alston's precinct to share the mayor's vision for cleaning up the Deuce. Frankie wins a hand of poker, but risks losing his job. Back in NYC, Ashley pushes her reform agenda on Abby, while trying to avoid C.C. Larry Brown and Darlene learn a bitter lesson about supply and demand. Rudy sends a message to his rivals, but invites retaliation.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ What Big Ideas

Sun, Sep 30, 2018

Ashley and Abby resolve to track down the identity of a 16-year-old sex worker killed in a recent fire. Vincent is shaken after witnessing the brutal side of Rudy's operation. Frustrated by the progress on her new film, Candy recruits new faces to help with the production. Frankie finds his dry-cleaning business a less-than-perfect fit. Larry Brown shows off his improvisational skills. Lori looks to forge a deal with Kiki while keeping C.C. in the loop.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ All You'll Be Eating Is Cannibals

Sun, Oct 7, 2018

Temporarily flush with cash, Frankie is tapped by Candy to be a co-producer on "Red Hot"; with Rudy's blessing, Big Mike and Black Frankie hit a gambling house in the Bronx; Paul encounters resistance to his elaborate renovation plans.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ We're All Beasts

Sun, Oct 14, 2018

Candy (Maggie Gyllenhaal) shoots her opus guerilla-style on the streets of New York. Vincent (James Franco) makes a confession to Abby (Margarita Levieva), along with a promise to change. Ashley (Jamie Neumann) and Abby help a prostitute escape the Deuce, with a little help from Vincent. Larry Brown (Gbenga Akinnagbe) gets a promotion. Paul (Chris Coy) celebrates the opening of his new upscale club. Bobby (Chris Bauer) turns to Vincent to find work for his wayward eldest son, Joey (Michael Gandolfini).

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ The Feminism Part

Sun, Oct 21, 2018

Vincent envisions an idyllic life with Abby. Alston and Flannagan face a dilemma.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Nobody Has to Get Hurt

Sun, Oct 28, 2018

Kiki finds new partners for a deal for Lori. Vincent visits his father for advice. C.C wants to get paid for Red Hot.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Inside the Pretend

Sun, Nov 4, 2018

As "Red Hot" premieres, Candy, Harvey and Frankie get caught between competing investors; Vincent and Abby must deal with an unexpected loss; Paul turns to a familiar source to help finance Tod's dream; Darlene comes clean.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ The Camera Loves You

Mon, Sep 9, 2019

On the eve of 1985, a worn-out Vincent reconnects with his ex-wife, Andrea, as his open relationship with Abby grows more distant; Candy and Harvey disagree on how to navigate a fast-changing future; fresh out of rehab, Lori is put back to work.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Morta di Fame

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

Frankie takes his amateur porn business to the next level and ends up in a confrontation with Rudy, who pushes Vincent to up his profits; Lori is advised to be more compliant after she dares to stand up for herself on set.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Normal Is a Lie

Mon, Sep 23, 2019

Abby befriends a graffiti artist named Pilar and takes a surprising trip downtown; Candy sets a firm line with Hank when it comes to money; Todd reexamines his priorities and asks for Paul's support; Melissa is forced to face her past.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ They Can Never Go Home

Mon, Sep 30, 2019

Lori returns to New York for an audition and runs into some familiar faces; Candy speaks to her critics at a Women Against Pornography meeting; Alston takes a drastic step to deliver for Goldman.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ You Only Get One

Mon, Oct 7, 2019

With his club shuttered, a distraught Vincent follows a lead down a dangerous path; Paul reaches out to Todd's parents; Candy battles Harvey over her latest script; Lori hits the feature dancing circuit with mixed results.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ This Trust Thing

Mon, Oct 14, 2019

In the wake of a personal loss, Candy finds the emotional core of her latest movie; Abby confronts Vincent after she makes an alarming discovery; Paul turns to activism as the AIDS epidemic continues to ravage New York's gay community.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ That's a Wrap

Mon, Oct 21, 2019

A struggling Lori turns to Candy for help before revisiting The Deuce; Candy makes a deal to secure funding for her film; Abby takes a stand against the latest phase of Midtown redevelopment; Tommy explains the new world order to Vincent.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Finish It

Mon, Oct 28, 2019

Big changes come to The Deuce as Gene sees opportunity in the city's public health crisis; Vincent looks to get out from under the mob's thumb and makes peace with Abby; Candy makes a critical choice in her relationship with Hank.