From 2004 to 2006, Milch produced Deadwood, a dramatic series for HBO. Milch served as creator, Writer, and executive Producer. The series ended in 2006 after three seasons. There were plans for two feature-length movies to conclude the series, but after many rumors, star Ian McShane has said the sets have been struck and the films are highly unlikely to be produced. McShane presented David Milch with the 2006 Outstanding Television Writer Award at the Austin Film Festival.