Pelecanos, George P.

The ingredients of a satisfying mystery are plentiful—secrets and suspicions; clues and corruption; crime and consequence... But mixed together incorrectly, your story can fall subject to stale tropes and more error than trials. Join this scrupulous investigation of writing the mystery genre led by true detectives and experts in the field, and learn how to be hot on the trail of the next great whodunit.

HBO’s new series The Deucetakes an immersive look at the evolution of the sex work industry in 1970s Manhattan. With a palpable griminess coating the city, this show builds a world big enough to explore the exploitation and power dynamics running rampant among its characters. Sit down with writing duo George Pelecanos and David Simon as they discuss their first time working as co-Creators, the importance of research for this period piece, and how setting influences theme and character.