The Deuce: Season 3

2019 · 8 episodes · ★ 6.3

What Season 3 of The Deuce

Season three is set in 1985, when VHS replaces the movie theater as the main format for porn. 42 has deteriorated: violent crime and sleazy video stores dominate the neighborhood, while the city moves to take over the sex businesses of Times Square. AIDS hits the characters and marks the end of an era. Candy and Harvey face the future of the industry, and Candy pictures her own film with increasing clarity. Vincent wavers between Abby and his ex-wife. Frankie and Rudy's tension grows, and Tod's health weighs on Paul.

8episodes

Sep 9, 2019premiered

Oct 28, 2019final episode

8.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 3 Episodes

3x01 The Camera Loves You
Sep 9, 2019 · 59 min · ★ 7.1
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 his risky side hustles. With the newly dominant VHS format shaking up their industry, Candy and Harvey travel to Las Vegas for an adult film convention. Now a bartender at the Hi-Hat, Loretta becomes an active member of Women Against Pornography.
Directing: Alex Hall · Writing: George Pelecanos, David Simon · Starring: Murphy Guyer, Domenick Lombardozzi, Corey Stoll, Mustafa Shakir
3x02 Morta di Fame
Sep 16, 2019 · 59 min · ★ 5.9
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 experiences of her fellow sex workers and finds that her new beau Hank is not shaken by her past. Abby and Loretta take care of Shay when she shows up to the Hi-Hat in bad shape.
Directing: Susanna White · Writing: Carl Capotorto · Starring: E.J. Carroll, Jimmy Palumbo, Karen Giordano, Cate Bottiglione
3x03 Normal Is a Lie
Sep 23, 2019 · 59 min · ★ 6.0
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 for Paul's support. Melissa is forced to face her past.
Directing: Tanya Hamilton · Writing: Iturri Sosa · Starring: Jennifer Keane, Michael Kaplan, Thomas Hildreth, Andre Ward
3x04 They Can Never Go Home
Sep 30, 2019 · 59 min · ★ 6.1
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 deliver for Goldman. Vincent and Frankie celebrate an eventful birthday.
Directing: James Franco, Will Ralston · Starring: David Morse, Domenick Lombardozzi, Ari Kappatos, Kat Cunning
3x05 You Only Get One
Oct 7, 2019 · 59 min · ★ 6.3
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. Abby reflects on her choices. Bobby does right by Black Frankie. Alston defends the plan to clean up Midtown. Gene reckons with his conflicted personal life.
Directing: Roxann Dawson · Writing: Chris Yakaitis · Starring: Dominique Fishback, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Domenick Lombardozzi, Murphy Guyer
3x06 This Trust Thing
Oct 14, 2019 · 59 min · ★ 6.2
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 epidemic continues to ravage New York's gay community.
Directing: James Franco · Writing: Stephani DeLuca · Starring: Murphy Guyer, Alysia Reiner, Mustafa Shakir, Corey Stoll
3x07 That's a Wrap
Oct 21, 2019 · 59 min · ★ 6.0
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 Midtown redevelopment. Tommy explains the new world order to Vincent.
Directing: Alex Hall · Writing: George Pelecanos, David Simon · Starring: Diana Bologna, Zoe Kazan, Larisa Polonsky, Ryan Farrell
3x08 Finish It Season Finale
Oct 28, 2019 · 71 min · ★ 6.8
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 makes a critical choice in her relationship with Hank.
Directing: Roxann Dawson · Writing: George Pelecanos, David Simon · Starring: Gary Carr, Method Man, Pernell Walker, Don Harvey