The reverend’s story is arguably the saddest in the entire show. His time in Deadwood meant his body slowly decaying, first with the seizures and eventually losing his mind and body completely to the tumour. Through all that, he still stayed faithful to god, never feeling resentment for his ailments. Truly the only actual ‘good’ person in Deadwood.
" never feeling resentment for his ailments" Why would he, if he believed he was going to heaven? And why would he betray God, if so doing would mean perhaps eternal damnation or exclusion from heaven? Cochran is truly the good one. No illusions about life and afterlife, yet he acted onthe goodness of his heart, not performing good deeds so to earn a ticket to everlasting life and gain the boon of an almighty creator.
no spoilers because im still in the 2nd season.. but what about Charlie Utter? Ellsworth? Or indeed Doc Cochran himself? To me they all seem as magnanimous as the reverend.
I don't think there's much argument about it. He's the only character who featured, who did not in some way mean some harm to anyone else. An amazing character in an amazing show.
@@patrick4662 Yeah, this is also true of Doc Cochran to be sure. He may occasionally have had more sour words for people than the Reverend ever did, but he was truly caring of everyone around him.
I agree. I've thought so since I first saw One Flew Over Cuckoo's Nest. His last scene is the best acting in a movie that featured Best Actor and Best Actress that year.
A man who fights the horrors that he has seen in the Civil War, in contrast to his attempts to reach civilians who need his help. The more I watch, the more depth his character reveals. And I watched every episode when it aired.
I find it unfortunate that Ray McKinnon never gave any interviews (that I can find) discussing his participation in Deadwood. He was phenomenal (as was Brad Dourif, obviously). Incredible show.
I found some articles, no videos. Wonderful artist. I believe his portrayal of Reverend inspired Ray to write "Rectify", but my recollection might be faulty. It's surely my watch-list, anyhow.
The Reverend's fate was the ultimate test to one's faith in God's will and blessings.He accepted a greater purpose and demise scared but still resolute to God's plan for him. I only wish his strength should I be confronted with an equal physical challenge.
this scene, and the scene he had before Al put the Reverend to sleep, always struck me as showing the Doc as someone who lost their faith a long time ago. not an out and out atheist, but someone who just didn't believe much anymore
He probably got that way when he was a battlefield Dr during the Civil war. The carnage, suffering for all those years would make a lot of people not believe in much anymore as far as religious faith goes.
Borkborkwoof i watched all these scenes, and from what i can gather its this. The reverend thi ks god doesnt speak through him anymore, the doc has lost his faith. However near the end when the reverend was preaching regardless because in the streets he moved al to tears, not out of pity but because of his faith in god. God then out of mercy released the reverend out of his affliction through al, while the doctor was praying and yelling at god. God moves in mysterious ways.
I imagine the Reverend as having cradled the heads of hundreds, if not thousands of dying young boys during the Civil War giving them at least a moment of compassion far from home and loved ones.
both of these men bring any script to life,the acting here is stellar,this series is remarkable and should have ran for at least two more years,we never get our way,money is always in the way of progress
Ray McKinnon is also a truly underrated actor who doesn't get enough credit for great he really is. I remember the first two things I ever saw him in were the Stand and Needful things, and I used to get him mixed up with Judge Reinhold
Mr. Dourof is excellent in everything he does. From a cranky broken spirited doctor in Deadwood to a dog loving rodent despising Vietnam veteran exterminator in a textile mill. I can only hope that his lack of deserved recognition is by his own choice and not a lack of interest.
@@damienmayne7205I don’t care who you are or where you came from or what you believe… if that’s his will, he’s a son of a bitch. You can’t say it better than that. As we both know already.
@@petev614 true but the Bella union was still open and Joanie was there...it woulda been nice if they mentioned him dying or moving somewhere or something
The stare he gives the doc after he says God is a son of a bitch was a powerful one, as if God Himself was staring right into the Doc's soul, and agreeing with him...powerful stuff.
"This is God's purpose. The not knowing the purpose is my portion of suffering."
God the writing in the show is hauntingly beautiful.
The reverend’s story is arguably the saddest in the entire show. His time in Deadwood meant his body slowly decaying, first with the seizures and eventually losing his mind and body completely to the tumour. Through all that, he still stayed faithful to god, never feeling resentment for his ailments. Truly the only actual ‘good’ person in Deadwood.
" never feeling resentment for his ailments" Why would he, if he believed he was going to heaven? And why would he betray God, if so doing would mean perhaps eternal damnation or exclusion from heaven?
Cochran is truly the good one. No illusions about life and afterlife, yet he acted onthe goodness of his heart, not performing good deeds so to earn a ticket to everlasting life and gain the boon of an almighty creator.
no spoilers because im still in the 2nd season.. but what about Charlie Utter? Ellsworth? Or indeed Doc Cochran himself? To me they all seem as magnanimous as the reverend.
I don't think there's much argument about it. He's the only character who featured, who did not in some way mean some harm to anyone else. An amazing character in an amazing show.
@@cakecakeham5823 Doc Cochran?
@@patrick4662 Yeah, this is also true of Doc Cochran to be sure. He may occasionally have had more sour words for people than the Reverend ever did, but he was truly caring of everyone around him.
Brad Dourif not winning an Emmy for his role in Deadwood is utter daylight robbery.
Brad Dourif is truly one of the world's great actors
Ray McKinnon completely underrated, as well
Could not agree more. Dourif is an inspiration. His daughter Fiona is very gifted as well..
In a show of towering, career making, career defining performances, Dourif shines brightest of all.
Ray Mckinnon no slouch either. Absolutely ourstanding.
I agree. I've thought so since I first saw One Flew Over Cuckoo's Nest. His last scene is the best acting in a movie that featured Best Actor and Best Actress that year.
Had an annoying day at work. Time to drink some beer and watch Deadwood clips like this and remember that everything is fine.
Me too! Hope you’re doing well bud!
This scene is what made Doc my favorite character. He is straight forward and doesn't take BS. He's an asshole with a heart of gold.
A man who fights the horrors that he has seen in the Civil War, in contrast to his attempts to reach civilians who need his help. The more I watch, the more depth his character reveals. And I watched every episode when it aired.
doc was always so intense.
When character actors get the blessing of great writing they shine .
"You're not dead, it's just that your brain is eating itself." How comforting :/
Every scene in this show is so carefully crafted. I love Deadwood. I cannot understand why this cancelled. What a treasure.
too expensive
It was so heartbreaking watching rev die. It was like the town’s hope and goodness died with him.
I find it unfortunate that Ray McKinnon never gave any interviews (that I can find) discussing his participation in Deadwood. He was phenomenal (as was Brad Dourif, obviously). Incredible show.
I found some articles, no videos. Wonderful artist. I believe his portrayal of Reverend inspired Ray to write "Rectify", but my recollection might be faulty. It's surely my watch-list, anyhow.
Didn't he have a short part in Sons of Anarchy ?
The Reverend has such a lovely kind voice.
The Reverend's fate was the ultimate test to one's faith in God's will and blessings.He accepted a greater purpose and demise scared but still resolute to God's plan for him.
I only wish his strength should I be confronted with an equal physical challenge.
I can remember watching this scene when it first aired and it’s so perfectly done. It holds up all these years later. Like Shakespeare.
this scene, and the scene he had before Al put the Reverend to sleep, always struck me as showing the Doc as someone who lost their faith a long time ago. not an out and out atheist, but someone who just didn't believe much anymore
He probably got that way when he was a battlefield Dr during the Civil war. The carnage, suffering for all those years would make a lot of people not believe in much anymore as far as religious faith goes.
Borkborkwoof i watched all these scenes, and from what i can gather its this. The reverend thi ks god doesnt speak through him anymore, the doc has lost his faith. However near the end when the reverend was preaching regardless because in the streets he moved al to tears, not out of pity but because of his faith in god. God then out of mercy released the reverend out of his affliction through al, while the doctor was praying and yelling at god. God moves in mysterious ways.
@@corning1 Al provided the mercy that the reverend sought but did not get from his god.
@@Studentofgosset That's just how you see it.
He still believes, but with caveats -- he says in reference to William Bullock's slowly mortal wounds: "I doubt He's omniscient. I know He's myopic."
I imagine the Reverend as having cradled the heads of hundreds, if not thousands of dying young boys during the Civil War giving them at least a moment of compassion far from home and loved ones.
both of these men bring any script to life,the acting here is stellar,this series is remarkable and should have ran for at least two more years,we never get our way,money is always in the way of progress
The Reverend breaks my heart like no other on this show.
One of the best scenes ever
Ray McKinnon is also a truly underrated actor who doesn't get enough credit for great he really is. I remember the first two things I ever saw him in were the Stand and Needful things, and I used to get him mixed up with Judge Reinhold
Doc had more guts ang integrity than the whole town combined
One of the best scenes!
(every Deadwood video) :)
Mr. Dourof is excellent in everything he does. From a cranky broken spirited doctor in Deadwood to a dog loving rodent despising Vietnam veteran exterminator in a textile mill. I can only hope that his lack of deserved recognition is by his own choice and not a lack of interest.
I Love Doc Cochran.
When Doc Cochran says "I'm onna have a look at ya" there's no turning back.
Doc Cochran did make some mighty long days.
Well when the writing is gold, the actors are in gold shower. This show, yes minister and black Adar are my top 3.
God, Brad Dourif is a revelation.
Glad I briefly met him back in 2002.
Doc was the best!
Notice the reverend didn't dispute what the doc said at the end. Normally he would have defended his belief, but not this time.
He didn't have to, because he knew deep down he was right.
@@damienmayne7205I don’t care who you are or where you came from or what you believe… if that’s his will, he’s a son of a bitch. You can’t say it better than that. As we both know already.
Can you believe this is the same actor as Grima Wormtongue??
Yup!
Who?
SONOFABITCH!!!! Never occurred to me!
And Chucky.
Hell man, he's Chucky, and the Gemini Killer.
"As long as He wills, this must be my part... to be afraid as well" 😭
after HBO cancelled this show i was done with them..very very ignorant move by them
A film has just been released that ties up all the loose ends!
@@DrAlexanderTobacco I wouldn’t say all? We don’t know what happened to cy tolliver
@@jakeman025 I am sure we would have known, but unfortunately the actor who played him died a few years prior.
@@petev614 true but the Bella union was still open and Joanie was there...it woulda been nice if they mentioned him dying or moving somewhere or something
Understood. I really wanted a few more seasons and I expect we would have met a young Teddy Roosevelt. That would have been amazing
i apologize for the smell…
2:31
A complete philosophy in one line.
Let this be a good lesson to those who would think God, if existing, wills anything that one does not will themselves.
The reverend seems to be suffering from a form of brain cancer such as Glioblastoma, which is very aggressive and rapid form of the illness.
The stare he gives the doc after he says God is a son of a bitch was a powerful one, as if God Himself was staring right into the Doc's soul, and agreeing with him...powerful stuff.