講述19世紀美國南達科塔州的一個淘金小鎮Deadwood，是一個尚未納入美國國土的地區，這群來到Deadwood的人在這個沒有法律約束營地，開拓他們的新天地，長達12季的故事陸續出現耐人尋味的奇怪事件，結合了從社區的形成到西方資本主義等不同的主題，而角色大多真有其人。

Bret Maverick is a 1981-82 American Western television series starring James Garner in the role that made him famous in the 1957 series Maverick: a professional poker player traveling alone year after year through the Old West from riverboat to saloon. In this sequel series, Maverick has settled down in Sweetwater, Arizona Territory, where he owns a ranch and is co-owner of the town's saloon. However, Maverick is still always on the lookout for his next big score, and continues to gamble and practice various con games whenever the chance arises. The series was developed by Gordon Dawson, and produced by Garner's company Cherokee Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.