Ep 3. New Money

In Deadwood season 2 episode 3 titled "New Money," the series continues to follow the residents of the rough and tumble mining town of Deadwood, South Dakota. As the episode opens, we find Alma Garret (Molly Parker) struggling with the decision to use her newly acquired wealth for good or for selfish purposes.

Meanwhile, tensions rise between rival saloon owners, Al Swearengen (Ian McShane) and Cy Tolliver (Powers Boothe). Fueled by jealousy and greed, Tolliver seeks to sabotage Swearengen's hold on the town by bringing in a famous poker player, Eddie Sawyer (Ricky Jay), to run games in his establishment. But Swearengen is not one to be outdone, and quickly enlists the help of Sawyer's former partner, the witty and cunning Doc Cochran (Brad Dourif), to put a stop to Tolliver's plan.

As the poker games continue, we see the varying degrees of luck and skill among the players, including Sheriff Seth Bullock (Timothy Olyphant) who finds himself at a significant disadvantage. Despite his initial struggles, Bullock's poker prowess improves as he meets and befriends a new arrival in town, Jack McCall (Garret Dillahunt). The unlikely duo bond over drinks and stories of their respective pasts, but it remains to be seen if their camaraderie will hold up as tensions escalate in Deadwood.

Other storylines in "New Money" include Ellsworth (Jim Beaver) and Alma's growing relationship, Calamity Jane's (Robin Weigert) struggle with addiction, and the continued presence of the mysterious and enigmatic Mr. Wu (Keone Young) and his Chinese workers.

Overall, "New Money" is a tense and exciting episode that further develops the complex characters and relationships that make Deadwood such a compelling watch. With high stakes gambling, heated rivalries, and unexpected alliances, the episode leaves viewers on the edge of their seats, eager to see what will happen next in this gritty, wild-west town.