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How are the recommendations for Deadwood selected?
This list currently uses 20 matches from rating similarity. Genres such as Drama, Crime and History help keep the fallback matches close to the starting series.
Where can I stream similar series?
14 of 20 similar series currently include streaming providers. You will most often find matching shows on Netflix (5), HBO Max (4) and Disney+ (3). Availability can change, so check the provider shown directly on each recommendation card.
Are there completed series like Deadwood?
18 of 20 recommendations are marked as completed or ended. Examples: Boardwalk Empire, The Alienist and Breaking Bad.