Deadwood

All of the mise-en-scène elements were used in order to create the diegetic world of late nineteenth century ‘Dakota’ but most the most noticeable elements used were location and set design, costume and makeup, iconography and properties. Low-key lighting is used to portray the idea that it is filmed in the late nineteenth century as during that time there would only be oil lighting, candle lighting and lighting from the sun; therefore the low-key lighting is ideal as that's how everything would've actually looked.