The Deuce: Season 3
The third season of The Deuce is set in 1985, capturing a pivotal transition as VHS technology replaces film as the primary medium for the production and distribution of pornography. As the decade progresses, the narrative explores the decline of the 1970s party culture and the transformation of 42nd Street, which has become characterized by uncontrolled violent crime and a proliferation of seedy video stores. The se
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series chronicles the legalization and rise of the porn industry in New York City's Times Square.
- The narrative spans from the early 1970s through the mid-1980s.
- The setting is defined by the rampant presence of prostitution and the commercialization of sex.
- Key historical factors influencing the environment include the cocaine epidemic, the rise of HIV, and shifts in the real estate market.
Season overview
The third season of The Deuce is set in 1985, capturing a pivotal transition as VHS technology replaces film as the primary medium for the production and distribution of pornography. As the decade progresses, the narrative explores the decline of the 1970s party culture and the transformation of 42nd Street, which has become characterized by uncontrolled violent crime and a proliferation of seedy video stores. The season documents the end of an era for the Times Square sex industry, influenced by several external pressures. These include the city's aggressive efforts to reclaim commercial sex properties for urban renewal, the allure of relocating to California, and the devastating impact of the AIDS epidemic. The story continues to examine the evolution of the porn industry and the lives of those operating within it, set against a backdrop of a changing New York City landscape where the prospects for urban revitalization appear increasingly unlikely. Through these developments, the series concludes its exploration of the rise and eventual decline of the bawdy, turbulent world that defined Manhattan's sex trade from the early 1970s through the mid-1980s.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
The Camera Loves You
Sep 9, 2019 · 59 min
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
Morta di Fame
Sep 16, 2019 · 59 min
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
Normal Is a Lie
Sep 23, 2019 · 59 min
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
They Can Never Go Home
Sep 30, 2019 · 59 min
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 deliv
You Only Get One
Oct 7, 2019 · 59 min
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. Ab
This Trust Thing
Oct 14, 2019 · 59 min
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
That's a Wrap
Oct 21, 2019 · 59 min
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
Finish It
Oct 28, 2019 · 71 min
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 make