The Deuce is an American drama television series created by David Simon and George Pelecanos. The series' pilot began filming in October 2015 and was greenlighted in January 2016.[1] It is broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States and premiered on September 10, 2017.[2][3] HBO made the pilot available through its video-on-demand services and affiliate portals on August 25, 2017.[4]