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1923

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1923: Nature's Empty Throne

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1923

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Paramount+ | Release Date: December 18, 2022

Summary: The second prequel to Yellowstone follows Jacob (Harrison Ford) and Cara Dutton (Helen Mirren) as their family faces challenges such as pandemics, a drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression in 1920s Wyoming.

Genre(s): Drama

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Critic Reviews

91

IndieWire Christian Blauvelt

Mar 17, 2025

Season 2 Review: These pauses, so skillfully executed by director Ben Richardson in the first three episodes, are what make “1923” especially cinematic. Even with so much ground to cover, these scenes rarely exist to just get you to the next scene. There’s more here than just plot, even though there is a ton of plot. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times

Richard Roeper

Dec 16, 2022

Season 1 Review: With the iconic duo of Ford and Helen Mirren (reunited after starring in “The Mosquito Coast” back in 1986) heading an impressive cast, cinematic-quality visuals, sprawling set pieces and a myriad of promising storylines, the pilot episode of “1923” holds the promise of yet another addictively compelling project from Sheridan. Read full review

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The Telegraph Anita Singh

Feb 21, 2025

Season 2 Review: At times it can be a tad soapy, but overall this is classy storytelling led by two veteran talents. Read full review

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The A.V. Club

Max Gao

Dec 19, 2022

Season 1 Review: It’s still unclear from the first episode alone how all of the storylines will inevitably converge, or if all of the storylines even work to begin with, but if executed correctly, Sheridan’s prequel can be a worthy star vehicle for its sprawling ensemble. Read full review

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TV Guide

Liam Mathews

Dec 15, 2022

Season 1 Review: Just based on the premiere, 1923 is an ambitious undertaking with a ton of potential that will give fans of Yellowstone a series that at times feels familiar and other times feels like it's expanding what Yellowstone can be. Read full review

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The Playlist Rodrigo Perez

Dec 19, 2022

Season 1 Review: It’s a big tapestry like “Yellowstone,” and Sheridan isn’t about to change his writing style for two big A-list stars. The show frankly seems to suffer when they’re not onscreen, but you still have to tip your 10-gallon brim to its creator for doing his own thing regardless. Read full review

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Salon

Melanie McFarland

Dec 20, 2022

Season 1 Review: One episode does not a series make, even one of the limited variety. But "1923" tests our faith by presenting subplots running on separate tracks in various places on the planet. ... Ford's stoicism leads the "1923"' mood, a match for the land nature has turned against Montana's cattlemen. But it doesn't make for the most compelling flavor over an hour that struggles to prevent the casual viewer's attention from wandering. Read full review

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danielbielak82

Dec 28, 2022

One of the best show I even see. Harrison Ford is the man with hat one more time. Hellen Miren is real wild west's woman. Taylor Sheridan's next masterpice !

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tarekali

May 10, 2023

Taylor Sheridan delivers again, picking a monumental period in history. This entire season is set in an amazing era when the ancient world fell away and the roller coaster ride toward modernity began. We can see the seeds of the world today being sown, and of course, the writers take painsTaylor Sheridan delivers again, picking a monumental period in history. This entire season is set in an amazing era when the ancient world fell away and the roller coaster ride toward modernity began. We can see the seeds of the world today being sown, and of course, the writers take pains to inject wisdom and warnings about the state of affairs today, especially freedom of thought, speech and the pursuit of happiness. The Dutton family is aptly tough as nails, a clear carry over from the struggles of 1883 and carry forward to the ongoing saga of Yellowstone. Salute to Taylor’s courage to explore the painful history of North America after the physical genocide of natives, namely their cultural genocide through church schools, associated humiliation, and many unmarked graves. This issue has barely been addressed in popular media. More historical wrongs are unearthed every year, so this issue needs to be highlighted and reconciled. The Kenya storyline is sweeping and romantic, taking me back to the glory of Out of Africa. Having spent my childhood there, I was enamoured by the accuracy and authenticity of the storyline. The great pains taken to reproduce Africa of the period were truly impressive. The romance between Spencer and Alexandra is for ages and makes one feel alive, and immersed in destiny. The calibre of the acting is just top class, especially from Ford, Mirren and Dalton. What gravitas and finesse. It is clear this tale is a multi-season arc of survival and greed, of revenge and ambition. Can’t wait to see it unfold.… Expand

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kevjot

Feb 14, 2023

I'm enjoying this series quite a bit and I have not yet even seen Yellowstone. Harrison Ford and Hellen Mirren are fantastic, the writing is good, and the production values are of cinematic quality. I recommend it.

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newmarket2

Mar 2, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't recall another show that was both so excellent and at the same time so horrible.
The scenery (especially in Africa scenes) was breathtaking.
The wild animal scenes were thrilling
But the cruelty of the nuns and priests at the Indian Schools was grossly overdone. Yes, some were that cruel but not EVERY ONE OF THEM. And the torture scenes were unnecessarily overdone.
The two young lover interests (as was the case with the young female lead in 1883) weren't believable. All the women in the Yellowstone (today) series are much more believable.
And, perhaps most sadly, I found Harrison Ford to be far less tough and in control that either Costner or Sam Elliot or McGraw.
I was also hoping for an excellent performance by Helen Mirren, but found it to be uninspired and stiff.
Perhaps it was the directing, but I watched the whole thing, I was disappointed.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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WatchinMovies

Feb 4, 2023

This is pretty bad. The story is convoluted, although it is supposed to be a continuation of 1883 up to Yellowstone (another soap opera). The acting is unbelievable and Han Solo looks really bad trying to act tough. When will this Hollywood trip end? Our view is "don't waste your time."

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

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koreanman01

Jul 4, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The storyline that follows the original 1923 is fantastic.
I feel like the writers got lazy with the prostitutes and spanking scenes, the drinking champagne off each other while nude, and the unneeded sex scenes.
Feels like they are trying to follow Game of Thrones to see how many scenes with boobs they can get into the show. None of the scenes progressed the storyline and just filled up time with unneeded crap scenes.
Hopefully future episodes cut out the sex scenes and nude scenes that are not helpful to the storyline.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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JohnnyC4077

Aug 21, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, skip anything to do with the Indian School. Not part of the story. Just anti-white propaganda. Most of the men are idiots, women are the smart/strong ones. Some of the episodes are entertaining but it's not really worth it.… Expand

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Series Overview
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  Air Date: February 23, 2025
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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: December 18, 2022