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The Deuce
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Normal Is a Lie

  • Episode aired Sep 23, 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 3m
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7.8/10
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Emily Meade in Normal Is a Lie (2019)
The Deuce: Normal Is A Lie
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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 reexamines his priorities and asks for Paul's... Read allAbby 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 reexamines his priorities and asks for Paul's support; Melissa is forced to face her past.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 reexamines his priorities and asks for Paul's support; Melissa is forced to face her past.

  • Director
    • Tanya Hamilton
  • Writers
    • George Pelecanos
    • David Simon
    • Iturri Sosa
  • Stars
    • James Franco
    • Maggie Gyllenhaal
    • Chris Bauer
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    650
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tanya Hamilton
    • Writers
      • George Pelecanos
      • David Simon
      • Iturri Sosa
    • Stars
      • James Franco
      • Maggie Gyllenhaal
      • Chris Bauer
    • 2User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    James Franco
    James Franco
    • Vincent Martino
    Maggie Gyllenhaal
    Maggie Gyllenhaal
    • Eileen 'Candy' Merrell
    Chris Bauer
    Chris Bauer
    • Bobby Dwyer
    Chris Coy
    Chris Coy
    • Paul Hendrickson
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
    • Chris Alston
    Luke Kirby
    Luke Kirby
    • Gene Goldman
    David Krumholtz
    David Krumholtz
    • Harvey Wasserman
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    Margarita Levieva
    Margarita Levieva
    • Abigail 'Abby' Parker
    Olivia Luccardi
    Olivia Luccardi
    • Melissa
    Emily Meade
    Emily Meade
    • Lori Madison
    Sepideh Moafi
    Sepideh Moafi
    • Loretta
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    Michael Rispoli
    Michael Rispoli
    • Rudy Pipilo
    Daniel Sauli
    Daniel Sauli
    • Tommy Longo
    Aaron Dean Eisenberg
    Aaron Dean Eisenberg
    • Todd Lang
    Corey Stoll
    Corey Stoll
    • Hank Jaffe
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Matthew Rouse
    Murphy Guyer
    Murphy Guyer
    • Donald Merrell
    Domenick Lombardozzi
    Domenick Lombardozzi
    • Jack Maple
    • Director
      • Tanya Hamilton
    • Writers
      • George Pelecanos
      • David Simon
      • Iturri Sosa
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    7marco_belletti

    Touching

    A very good script with great actors .you feel the descent to inferno.
    9snoozejonc

    Some powerful character moments

    Investing in numerous characters throughout the three seasons has made what happens in this episode very effective. Individuals like Eileen, Margret, Lori, and Frankie have some very memorable moments that are compelling and make you want to know how it will all turn out.

    For me the standout moments involve Eileen who has a poignant moment of reflection about Adam, plus a character defining response to an offer from Hank that for me is the most perfect piece of development for her arc the writers could have chosen. Maggie Gyllenhall is great as always.

    Vincent and Abby's relationship has lasted much longer than I expected so you feel a line needs to be drawn under it promptly. This is a great depiction of a non compatible couple and a sensible depiction of how people are pulled away from each other. Arguably though you feel it has gone on a few years too long.

    As always the cast are great a the visuals are fantastic.

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Blown Deadline Productions
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      1 hour 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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