1883
Seen it?2021 | 1 seasons | Drama, Western
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (8.3 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved 1923 or Deadwood, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect violence.
Follow the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. 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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
8.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie. Also nominated for 1 WGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a solid audience; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.6 million people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Taylor Sheridan
- Sam ElliottShea Brennan
- Tim McGrawJames Dutton
- Faith HillMargaret Dutton
- Isabel MayElsa Dutton
- LaMonica GarrettThomas
- Marc RissmannJosef
- Audie RickJohn Dutton
- James Landry HébertWade