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Deadwood (2004)
Keep Wikipedia Handy
This series was enjoyable, however, be sure the kids are sound asleep before watching! The series has so much profanity, it is as if it was written into the script strictly to see how much profanity could be written into a single script. Also, the nudity & sexuality that is seen seems to be dropped like a bomb out of nowhere sometimes simply for shock factor.
That being said, the series is interesting & fun. The language is almost poetic, and it can be hard to follow, however, you catch the general gist of what is being said. Sometimes we had to pause & discuss what we thought was going on, because the language did cause some confusion. Also, the series is full of anachronisms (chronological inconsistencies), but you have to look for them to see them.
You will want to keep Wikipedia up on your phone, or do a little research before watching. Wiki Calamity Jane, Wild Bill Hickok, Deadwood, & Al Swearingen...having a little history about these real people set in a mostly fictional story will increase your enjoyment of the series, especially when they toss in a few real facts or occurrences.
All in all, the series is great, but you do need to be determined to watch it and prepared.
Bomb Girls (2012)
Engaging
This series is a wonderful delight, especially for female viewers. The characters are so engaging, you feel they are your friends almost instantly. The writers effortlessly draw you into the lives of these ladies, their struggles & their friendships. As the story develops, you find redeeming qualities in the "villains" which make you love them, too. The truth of women keeping the world turning during war while men were off fighting is romanticized a bit, but it is a good reminder that women were the key to the war effort.
The only disappointment is that the series ended so soon. Just two seasons leaves you wanting more. They have created a movie in an effort to satisfy the demands of the audience. It aired in March of 2014, but at the time of this posting, is not yet available to watch online. You will not regret investing your time & heart into watching this one! But, you will be a bit heartbroken when you watch the final episode solely because you aren't ready to let go of your new-found friends. However, go immediately to find Land Girls to watch online, and this will help you overcome!