"The Deuce" is a dramatic project that tells the story of the development of the sex industry in the United States in the 1970s. It explores the opening of public brothels and the emergence of adult films in the market. The central characters are Candy, a street prostitute, and the Martino brothers, Vincent and Frankie. They own a bar in the heart of New York City and are actively involved with local mafia representatives while also showing an interest in the porn business.