Watched the Deadwood movie last night...with great anticipation.
I was left a little unsatisfied. It was fantastic to see those characters all again, but it all seemed a little forced. The story had advanced 10 years and the characters had matured a bit, but to have everyone joined in lockstep like it was Mayberry struck a false chord for me.
The whole story around Trixie was illogical. As powerful as Hearst is, there is no way she makes a public display and reveals herself. Not with a baby arriving any day and a cushy life requiring no crusty rimjobs for hoopleheads. In fact, why was she even still in the camp with Hearst on his way? Then, as he's expiring, Al gifts the Gem to Trixie? He's already killed for her and she's set up...why not gift the Gem to his trusted man, Dan Dority?
We didn't get much insight into Charlie's death wish. He seemed genuinely happy to see Jane, Alma and Sophia. Then, knowing what he knows about Hearst's negotiation tactics, he shows up...and refuses.
Did we have any prior indication that Harry was a shitheel? I seem to remember he was part of a lynch mob that Bullock talked down, but don't really recall his backstory. I get that Hearst can get almost anyone to do his bidding, but there was no indication that Harry was looking to turn. I guess he got tired of catching shit for complaining about his gout.
All in all, it was more a nostalgic opportunity to say goodbye to these characters (since we were denied a proper series finale) than a triumph of the show's traditionally excellent storytelling.