1883

Drama Western

TV-MA

United States

English

December 19, 2021

44–67 minutes

Season: 1

Episodes: 10

Status: released

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Series Details:

Also known as	Y: 1883
Country	United States
Language	English
Genre	Drama, Western
Season	1
Episodes	10
Release date	December 19, 2021
Running time	44–67 minutes
Age rating	TV-MA
Starring	Ron Burkle, David C. Glasser, John Linson, Art Linson, Taylor Sheridan, Bob Yari
Narrated by	Isabel May
Created by	Taylor Sheridan
Directed by	Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett, Marc Rissmann, Audie Rick, Eric Nelsen, James Landry Hébert, Noah Le Gros
Written by	Taylor Sheridan
Produced by	David Hutkin
Executive producers	Ron Burkle, David C. Glasser, John Linson, Art Linson, Taylor Sheridan, Bob Yari
Cinematography by	Ben Richardson, Christina Alexandra Voros
Edited by	Chad Galster, Nathan Gunn, Brooke Rupe, Martin Nicholson, John Coniglio, Christopher Gay, Ryan Malanaphy
Music by	Brian Tyler, Breton Vivian
Casting by	John Papsidera
Production Design by	Cary White
Art Direction by	Yvonne Boudreaux
Set Decoration by	Carla Curry
Costume Design by	Janie Bryant
Production Company	101 Studios Bosque Ranch Productions Linson Entertainment MTV Entertainment Studios
Original Network	Paramount+

Cast & Character:

Main

Sam Elliott as Shea Brennan
Tim McGraw as James Dillard Dutton
Faith Hill as Margaret Dutton
Isabel May as Elsa Dutton
LaMonica Garrett as Thomas
Marc Rissmann as Josef
Audie Rick as John Dutton Sr.
Eric Nelsen as Ennis
James Landry Hébert as Wade
Noah Le Gros as Colton

Recurring

Alex Fine as Grady
Gratiela Brancusi as Noemi
Anna Fiamora as Risa
Amanda Jaros as Alina
Martin Sensmeier as Sam
James Jordan as Cookie

Guest stars

Billy Bob Thornton as Marshal Jim Courtright
Tom Hanks as General George Meade
Graham Greene as Spotted Eagle
Dawn Olivieri as Claire Dutton
Emma Malouff as Mary Abel Dutton
Rita Wilson as Carolyn
Taylor Sheridan as Charles “Charlie” Goodnight

Storyline:

The post-Civil war generation of the Dutton family travels to Texas, and joins a wagon train undertaking the arduous journey west to Oregon, before settling in Montana to establish what would eventually become the Yellowstone Ranch.

About Series:

In February 2021, Taylor Sheridan signed a five-year deal with ViacomCBS and MTV Entertainment Group following the success of Yellowstone. Under this agreement, he would create new series for both studios, including a prequel to Yellowstone, initially titled Y: 1883.

The story is chronologically the first of several prequels to Sheridan’s Yellowstone and details how the Duttons came to own the land that became the Yellowstone Ranch.

The series was allotted a budget of $175 million, ultimately being produced for $169 million.

While working on another series, Mayor of Kingstown, Sheridan noticed Isabel May auditioning for a role on that show.

Filming for 1883 began in Texas in August 2021 and wrapped up in Montana in January 2022. A first-look trailer was released on November 8, 2021, followed by a full trailer on December 3.

The series premiered on television on December 25, 2021, on CMT. The first episode aired on Paramount Network, which ordered the show before it transitioned to streaming on Paramount+ during its development, mirroring the promotional strategy used for Mayor of Kingstown. The series was released on Blu-ray and DVD under the title 1883: A Yellowstone Origin Story on August 30, 2022.

Episodes:

Episode	Title	Air Date	Synopsis
1	1883	Sun, Dec 19, 2021	The Dutton family embarks westward through the last bastion of untamed America. James arrives in Texas, where he and his family prepare to make their way through The Great Plains in search of a new home and the promise of opportunity.
2	Behind Us, a Cliff	Sun, Dec 19, 2021	Thomas and Shea recruit James and some local cowboys to corral a herd of cattle. As they begin their journey, the caravan is confronted with some of the many dangers they will face along the way.
3	River	Sun, Dec 26, 2021	James butts heads with Shea and Thomas about an important decision. Tensions rise in camp when an accusation is made. Elsa begins a flirtation with a cowboy.
4	The Crossing	Sun, Jan 9, 2022	The group faces the harrowing task of crossing the river with their wagons and supplies. Thomas and Noemi grow closer.
5	The Fangs of Freedom	Sun, Jan 16, 2022	Shea and Thomas cope with the aftermath of the river crossing, but there is little time to grieve and no shortage of challenges ahead. Elsa and Ennis share a romantic moment.
6	Boring the Devil	Sun, Jan 30, 2022	Shea helps Elsa cope with her loss. The group crosses another river and prepares to enter Indian territory. Thomas buys Noemi a gift.
7	Lightning Yellow Hair	Sun, Feb 6, 2022	Elsa makes an unlikely friend; the group faces a harrowing challenge from mother nature; the camp searches for one of their own.
8	The Weep of Surrender	Sun, Feb 13, 2022	Elsa makes a big decision. Shea faces doubts as winter looms.
9	Racing Clouds	Sun, Feb 20, 2022	A misunderstanding leads to a battle with serious consequences.
10	This Is Not Your Heaven	Sun, Feb 27, 2022	James and Margaret face a heavy decision. Shea and Thomas take bold action to help one of their own.