The Deuce_
"Once upon a time in America, pleasure became a business."
The story of the legalization and subsequent rise of the porn industry in New York’s Times Square from the early ’70s through the mid ’80s, exploring the rough-and-tumble world that existed there until the rise of HIV, the violence of the cocaine epidemic and the renewed real estate market ended the bawdy turbulence of the area.
Created By
David Simon, George Pelecanos
Network
HBO
Episodes
25
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Max
8 countries
Foxtel Now
1 country
Crave
1 country
Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total
1 country
Now TV
1 country
JioHotstar
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Deuce has 3 seasons with 25 episodes spanning 2017-2019.
Rating
With a 7.6/10 rating from 395 votes, The Deuce is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Deuce first aired 9 years ago in 2017.
CAST (14)
James Franco
Vincent Martino / Frankie Martino
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Eileen 'Candy' Merrell
Chris Bauer
Bobby Dwyer
Chris Coy
Paul Hendrickson
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Chris Alston
Luke Kirby
Gene Goldman
Margarita Levieva
Abigail 'Abby' Parker
Emily Meade
Lori Madison
Michael Rispoli
Rudy Pipilo
Sepideh Moafi
Loretta
Daniel Sauli
Tommy Longo
David Krumholtz
Harvey Wasserman
Olivia Luccardi
Melissa
David Johnson
Mental Patient
SEASONS (3 seasons, 25 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Pilot
Twin brothers Vincent and Frankie Martino navigate their way through the rough-and-tumble world of 1971 Times Square. Vincent crosses paths with other midtown denizens while…
02
Show and Prove
Vincent moves into a seedy hotel and contemplates an offer from mob capo Rudy Pipilo. Bobby hopes to take advantage of Vincent's new connections. Filmmaking…
03
The Principle Is All
The appearance of an unexpected partner surprises Vincent. Rudy buys into a rival's plan to reconfigure the Deuce. Candy considers entering the filmmaking business. Abby…
04
I See Money
Rudy dangles a lucrative offer in front of Vincent. Longo uses strong-arm tactics to restore order among Bobby's unhappy construction workers. Candy attracts unwanted attention…
05
What Kind of Bad?
Looking for a way out of his construction gig, Bobby tries to change Vincent's mind about Rudy's offer. Darlene returns from a trip home with…
06
Why Me?
An end-of-the-year crackdown by police in and around The Deuce sparks Vincent and Bobby. Candy tries to persuade Harvey, her adult-film director, that she can…
07
Au Reservoir
With police pushing their business off the streets, C.C., Larry, Rodney and other pimps worry about becoming obsolete. Candy eyes a different job on Harvey's…
08
My Name Is Ruby
In the Season 1 finale, Vincent balks at getting in deeper with Rudy, as expansion fever hits Frankie and Bobby. Candy gets a taste of…
SEASON 2
01
Our Raison d'Etre
Times Square, 1977. Vincent is now proprietor of a new mob-backed disco, while his girlfriend Abby has brought the nascent punk-rock culture into the Hi-Hat.…
02
There's an Art to This
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…
03
Seven-Fifty
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 willing…
04
What Big Ideas
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…
05
All You'll Be Eating Is Cannibals
Temporarily flush with cash, Frankie is tapped by Candy to be a co-producer on Red Hot. Lori eyes a plum role in the film, but…
06
We're All Beasts
Candy shoots her opus guerilla-style on the streets of New York. Vincent makes a confession to Abby, along with a promise to change. Ashley and…
07
The Feminism Part
Trapped by his own success, Vincent envisions an idyllic rural life with Abby. Candy is frustrated by her mob backers' misogyny and weighs telling her…
08
Nobody Has to Get Hurt
Kiki finds new partners for a deal for Lori. Vincent visits his father for advice. C.C want to get payed for Red Hot.
09
Inside the Pretend
"Red Hot" premieres as Candy, Harvey and Frankie get caught between competing investors. Vincent and Abby must deal with an unexpected loss. Lori is affraid…
SEASON 3
01
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…
02
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.…
03
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.…
04
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.…
05
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…
06
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.…
07
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…
08
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…
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
25
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
David Simon
Creator
George Pelecanos
NETWORKS (1)
HBO
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Deuce about?
The story of the legalization and subsequent rise of the porn industry in New York’s Times Square from the early ’70s through the mid ’80s, exploring the rough-and-tumble world that existed there until the rise of HIV, the violence of the cocaine epidemic and the renewed real estate market ended the bawdy turbulence of the area.
Where can I watch The Deuce?
The Deuce is available on Max, Foxtel Now, Crave, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Now TV. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Deuce have?
The Deuce has 3 seasons with 25 episodes total.
Who created The Deuce?
The Deuce was created by David Simon and George Pelecanos.
Who stars in The Deuce?
The cast of The Deuce includes James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Chris Bauer, Chris Coy, Lawrence Gilliard Jr..
What is the rating of The Deuce?
The Deuce has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 395 votes on TMDB.
Is The Deuce still running?
The Deuce has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime
