: Alma Garret, with the assistance of Sol Star, proposes opening a legitimate bank in Deadwood.
: A new schoolteacher arrives in camp, providing a rare moment of optimism for Merrick. Meanwhile, an influx of Chinese labor creates new tensions for Mr. Wu. Key Characters & Conflicts Primary Conflict Al Swearengen
Left devastated and terrified by the carnage in her establishment. [S2E6] Something Very Expensive
: The influence of George Hearst grows as his geologist agent, Francis Wolcott, continues to acquire gold claims through intimidation.
Attempts to blackmail Wolcott after discovering his violent temper and murderous actions. : Alma Garret, with the assistance of Sol
is the title of the sixth episode of the second season of the HBO original series Deadwood .
: The episode highlights how the "expensive" transition from a lawless camp to a corporate-owned town involves the sacrifice of personal agency and human lives. Attempts to blackmail Wolcott after discovering his violent
: Through Wolcott, the show illustrates how the wealth represented by George Hearst treats people as disposable resources .