TV series

Dead Man's Gun

1997–1999 · 2 seasons

A moody, twist-driven western anthology where a cursed revolver brings grim fables of greed and fate, narrated with weary gravitas.

Overview: Dead Man's Gun is a western anthology series broadcast on Showtime from 1997 to 1999. The series follows the travels of a magical revolver as it passes to a new character in each episode. The gun would change the life of whomever possessed it.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Fate, morality, greed, justice
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: fate
morality
greed
justice
death
Places: wilderness
small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild