The Deuce

Series Premiere. Twin brothers Vincent and Frankie Martino navigate the rough-and-tumble world of 1971 Times Square at the dawn of the modern pornography industry.

Vincent is tempted by an offer from mob capo Rudy Pipilo; Candy gets a firsthand look at porno filmmaking.

Putting the finishing touches on his new bar, Vincent is blindsided by the sudden appearance of an unexpected partner, causing Frankie to blow a gasket. Candy eyes an entree into the filmmaking business.

Rudy dangles a lucrative offer in front of Vincent. Longo uses strong-arm tactics to restore order among Bobby's unhappy construction workers. Candy attracts unwanted attention and is intrigued by a legitimate suitor.

Bobby tries to change Vincent's mind about Rudy's offer. Darlene returns from a trip home with a new girl, disappointing Abby. Roughed up by a john, Candy contemplates a change of careers.

An end-of-the-year crackdown by police in and around The Deuce sparks Vincent and Bobby. Candy tries to persuade Harvey, her adult-film director, that she can do more than act. Rudy witnesses a pivotal lower-court ruling on obscenity.

With police pushing their business off the streets, C.C., Larry, Rodney and other pimps worry about becoming obsolete. Candy eyes a different job on Harvey's set as Lori struggles with the demands of porn acting.

Season One Finale. Vincent balks at getting in deeper with Rudy, as expansion fever hits Frankie and Bobby. Candy gets a taste of directing, and enjoys the red-carpet perks of a major premiere. Alston finds himself in limbo at his precinct.

James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal star in Season 1 of this gritty drama from David Simon and George Pelecanos ('The Wire,' 'Treme') that traces the evolution of the porn industry in NYC's Times Square in the 1970s.