The Deuce Season 3

Synopsis

Season three brings us into the world of 1985, just as VHS overtakes film as the primary medium for porn production and distribution. The lure of the California sunshine, the city’s aggressive takeover of commercial sex properties in Times Square and the devastating impact of the AIDS epidemic mark the end of an era. With the party of the 1970s winding down, 42nd Street has deteriorated into a hive of uncontrolled violent crime and seedy video stores, making urban renewal seem more unlikely than ever before.

Main Cast

James Franco

Vincent Martino / Frankie Martino

Age : 46 | Popularity : 62%

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Eileen 'Candy' Merrell

Age : 46 | Popularity : 36%

Chris Bauer

Bobby Dwyer

Age : 57 | Popularity : 7%

Chris Coy

Paul Hendrickson

Age : 38 | Popularity : 15%

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Chris Alston

Age : 52 | Popularity : 11%

Luke Kirby

Gene Goldman

Age : 45 | Popularity : 11%

Margarita Levieva

Abigail 'Abby' Parker

Age : 44 | Popularity : 11%

Emily Meade

Lori Madison

Age : 35 | Popularity : 14%

Episodes

Episode 1

09 September 2019 - The Camera Loves You

On the eve of 1985, a worn-out Vincent reconnects with his ex-wife, Andrea, as his open relationship with Abby grows more distant. Despite becoming a family man, Frankie continues his risky side hustles. With the newly dominant VHS format shaking up their industry, Candy and Harvey travel to Las Vegas for an adult film convention. Now a bartender at the Hi-Hat, Loretta becomes an active member of Women Against Pornography.

Episode 2

16 September 2019 - Morta di Fame

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. Candy brainstorms a new film based on the experiences of her fellow sex workers and finds that her new beau Hank is not shaken by her past. Abby and Loretta take care of Shay when she shows up to the Hi-Hat in bad shape.

Episode 3

23 September 2019 - Normal Is a Lie

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 re-examines his priorities and asks for Paul's support. Melissa is forced to face her past.

Episode 4

30 September 2019 - They Can Never Go Home

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. Vincent and Frankie celebrate an eventful birthday.

Episode 5

07 October 2019 - You Only Get One

A distraught Vincent follows a lead down a dangerous path. Paul reaches out to Tod's parents. Candy battles Harvey over her latest script. Lori hits the feature dancing circuit. Abby reflects on her choices. Bobby does right by Black Frankie. Alston defends the plan to clean up Midtown. Gene reckons with his conflicted personal life.

Episode 6

14 October 2019 - This Trust Thing

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.

Episode 7

21 October 2019 - That's a Wrap

A struggling Lori turns to Candy for help before revisiting The Deuce. Candy makes a surprising 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.

Episode 8

28 October 2019 - Finish It

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. Series finale.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Art	Production Design	Scott Dougan
Editing	Editor	Shelby Siegel
Camera	Director of Photography	Yaron Orbach
Production	Co-Executive Producer	Alex Hall Richard Price
	Line Producer	Andrew Saxe
	Casting	Alexa L. Fogel
	Producer	Laura Schweigman Maggie Gyllenhaal Marc Henry Johnson
	Executive Producer	George Pelecanos Nina K. Noble James Franco
Costume & Make-Up	Costume Designer	Jenny Gering
Department	Role	Name

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