The Deuce Season 3 Episode 2 Morta di Fame
- TVMA
- September 16, 2019
- 56 min
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7.8 (619)
Set in the Times Square neighborhood of New York City during the 1970s and 80s, The Deuce is a drama series that explores the gritty world of the porn industry, prostitution, and organized crime. Season 3 of the show is the final season and promises to wrap up all the loose ends of the characters we've come to know over the past two seasons.
Episode 2 of Season 3 is titled "Morta di Fame," which is Italian for "starved to death." We can only imagine the title refers to one of the characters in the episode, but who that might be is anyone's guess. We can, however, expect the title to be symbolic of the struggles that many of the characters face in this episode.
As we begin the episode, we find that the times are changing in the adult film industry. The VHS video is starting to gain popularity, and that means less business for the theaters and peep shows that many of the characters work in. This is causing a sense of unease among some of the characters, particularly those who have dedicated their lives to this industry. They worry about what the future holds and whether or not they'll be able to continue to make a living.
One of the prominent characters in this episode is Candy (Maggie Gyllenhaal). She is struggling to get her latest film off the ground, and she's having a hard time finding financing. As we've seen in previous seasons, Candy is a filmmaker at heart, and she takes this work very seriously. But she's also up against a lot of obstacles, both in terms of getting the film made and in terms of people's perceptions of her. She's a woman in a male-dominated industry, and not everyone is willing to take her seriously.
We also see Abby (Margarita Levieva) in this episode. She's still running the Hi-Hat, the bar that she and Vincent (James Franco) own together. But she's also getting involved in political activism, which causes some tension between her and Vincent. Abby is a character who is always trying to do what's right, but sometimes her idealism can cause problems.
Vincent, on the other hand, is dealing with his own set of issues. His brother, Frankie (also played by James Franco), is in jail, and Vincent is trying to figure out a way to get him out. He's also still involved with the mob, which always comes with its own set of problems. Vincent is a character who always seems to be juggling multiple things at once, and in this episode, we see him struggling to keep all those balls in the air.
Another character who gets some screen time in this episode is Paul (Chris Coy). He's still working as a bar manager, but he's also starting to explore his sexuality in new ways. In previous seasons, we've seen that Paul is gay, but he's always kept that part of himself hidden. In this episode, we see him going out to gay bars and meeting new people. It's clear that he's starting to feel more comfortable with who he is, but that doesn't mean that everything is rosy. There are still plenty of people in his life who would be horrified if they found out about his sexuality.
Overall, "Morta di Fame" is an episode that touches on a lot of themes that have been present throughout the series. The characters are all struggling with their identities and their places in the world, and they're grappling with the changing times. The VHS is just one example of how the world is moving on without them, and it's clear that they're all feeling a little lost and adrift. But even in the midst of all this uncertainty, there are still moments of hope and connection. The characters are still finding ways to support each other and to move forward, even when the future seems uncertain.