1883 – This Western drama is a prequel to the ‘1923’ and the ‘Yellowstone’ series created by Taylor Sheridan. This prequel tells the story of the Dutton Family’s journey to establish Yellowstone Ranch in Montana, USA.
This series is inspired by the places, events, and people who battled the American West. Taylor is also the creator of – 1923 (released in 2022) and Yellowstone (released in 2018-ongoing) series about the Duttons.
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1883 limited series:- synopsis
1883, a Yellowstone origin story, follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. It is a stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land – Montana. While making this momentous journey, the Dutton family comes across all sorts of challenges and these hurdles are the crux of this show.
1883 limited series:- a brief review
I loved the efforts put up by the entire cast and crew of this fictional historical tale to create an authentic and raw setup of the wild-wild Western world of the United States of America in the 1880s period. Even the costumes lent their credibility. The stories about the indigenous Native Americans also seemed to be true. Besides, a couple of famous actors have portrayed the roles of actual historical personalities, viz., Tom Hanks as General George Meade and Billy Bob Thornton as Timothy Isaiah “Longhair Jim” Courtright.
All in all, along with Isabel May, the real-life husband and wife duo – Tim Mcgraw and Faith Hill did a good job. Besides, this show has a good storyline and it boasts some of the great actors in its ensemble, who have done a good job in it. It takes us back into the modern history of the United States of America, how the West was won and how immigrant people from Europe (and other places) planted their roots and made them their homes in North America.
Focus:- {Spoilers Alert} 1883 predicts the Yellowstone’s story?
1883 limited series predicts the future of the Yellowstone story?
May I remind you all that in the final episode of this series, the Indian Chieftain states that his people will rise up in 7 generations to take back their land? 7 generations are roughly 150 years – this would mean around the 2033 year. I have already watched and shared the review of the season – one of the 1923 series here, now I am currently watching the Yellowstone series and can not wait to know the fate of the prediction Indian Chieftains in the future, as it has been mentioned above. Meanwhile, do check out this series, it is a good show. And it adds to the back story of two series – 1923 and Yellowstone.
1883 limited series:- details
| Genre | Drama, Western |
| Creator | Taylor Sheridan |
| Released | December 2021 |
| Season & Episodes | Season (1) One & Episodes (10) Ten |
| Cast | Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Isabel May, etc. Please note that Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, who play husband and wife James and Margaret Dutton in this show, are real-life husband and wife. |
| Awards | Western Heritage Awards 2022 – Bronze Wrangler – Winner – Fictional Television Drama – Taylor Sheridan, David Glasser Screen Actors Guild Awards 2023 – Winner – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series – Sam Elliott |
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1883 limited series:- ratings
| FM’s rating | 4.15/5 |
| IMDb rating as of the date | 8.70/10 |
| Rotten Tomatoes ratings as of the date | 89% Tomatometer & 83% Audience Score |
| Critics’ Consensus / Rotten Tomatoes | This show can feel too overdetermined to be a properly rough-hewn Western, but viewers will want to saddle up for Sam Elliott’s commanding star turn. |
1883 limited series:- trailer
Focus:- 1883, 1923 & Yellowstone series by Taylor Sheridan
These TV series – 1883 (19th century), 1923 (20th century) and Yellowstone (21st century) were created by screenwriter and director Taylor Sheridan. So, these shows are cut from the same cloth. They narrate the story of the Dutton family in different eras; with each period having its own set of problems. It is interesting to learn about the lives of people in three different eras in America.
In addition, if you want more dive deeper into this universe created by Taylor Sheridan, then go ahead and check out the official channel named Yellowstone on YouTube for behind-the-scenes informative videos.
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