1923 is a Western crime drama series created by Taylor Sheridan. The Paramount+ series is the second prequel series to the extremely popular Paramount Network series Yellowstone, and it is set in 1923. It follows a generation of the Dutton family as they deal with various conflicts, including Prohibition, drought, and the early stages of the Great Depression. 1923 stars Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Brandon Sklenar, Julia Schlaepfer, Jerome Flynn, Darren Mann, Isabel May, Brian Geraghty, Aminah Nieves, Michelle Randolph, and Timothy Dalton. So, if you loved the Western setting, thrilling story, and compelling characters in 1923, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Yellowstone (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Yellowstone is a neo-Western drama series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson. The Paramount Network series follows the Dutton family, who own and operate the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. The Dutton family deals with various conflicts to secure their land from politicians and rivals. Yellowstone stars Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merrill, Jefferson White, Danny Huston, and Gil Birmingham.
1883 (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
1883 is a Western drama series created by Taylor Sheridan. The Paramount+ series is a prequel series to the extremely popular Yellowstone series, and it is set in the aftermath of the Civil War. It follows the Dutton family as they set out on a journey through the Great Plains to seek a better future for their family. 1883 stars Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett, Marc Rissmann, Audie Rick, and Eric Nelsen.
The Son (AMC+, Plex & Rent on Prime Video)
The Son is a Western drama series created by Philipp Meyer, Lee Shipman, and Brian McGreevy. Based on Meyer’s 2013 novel of the same name, the AMC series follows Eli McCullough, a ruthless cattle baron turned oilman who was kidnapped by the Comanches in his childhood and raised as their. He is now struggling to take care of his business while also trying to connect with his children so that he can leave his wealth and responsibilities to them one day. The Son stars Pierce Brosnan, Jacob Lofland, Henry Garrett, Paola Núñez, Carlos Bardem, Zahn McClarnon, Jess Weixler, and David Wilson Barnes.
That Dirty Black Bag (Netflix, AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video)
That Dirty Black Bag is a Spaghetti Western drama series created by Mauro Aragoni, Silvia Ebreul, and Marcello Izzo. Inspired by Aragoni’s film Quella sporca sacca nera, the AMC+ series is set during the eight long days, and it revolves around the clash between McCoy, an incorruptible sheriff and Red Bill, a bounty killer. That Dirty Black Bag stars Douglas Booth, Dominic Cooper, Niv Sultan, Christian Cooke, Rose Williams, Paterson Joseph, Zoe Boyle, Ivan Shaw, and Daniel Caltagirone.
Peaky Blinders (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Peaky Blinders is a British historical crime drama series created by Steven Knight. The BBC series is set in the aftermath of World War II in Birmingham, and it follows the Shelby family, who lead a group of ruthless criminals known as the Peaky Blinders. The British series Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Annabelle Wallis, Iddo Goldberg, Sophie Rundle, Joe Cole, Ned Dennehy, and Benjamin Zephaniah.
Barkskins (Rent on Prime Video)
Barskins is a period drama series created by Elwood Reid. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Annie Proulx, the National Geographic series is set in the 1600s in New France and it follows a group of outcasts working as woodcutters as they struggle with rivals and constant change. Barskins stars Aneurin Barnard, Christian Cooke, David Thewlis, David Wilmot, James Bloor, and Lily Sullivan.
The Pinkertons (Prime Video Add-On)
The Pinkertons is a Canadian Western-period police drama series created by Kevin Abrams and Adam Moore. The First-run syndication is set in the 1860s, and it follows a female detective who teams up with a man and his son to bring monstrous criminals to justice in the Wild West. The Pinkertons stars Martha MacIsaac, Jacob Blair, Angus Macfadyen, Jennifer Pudavick, David Brown, Ray Strachan, and Dean Fujioka.
Frontier (Netflix)
Frontier is a Canadian Western historical action-adventure drama series created by Rob and Peter Blackie. The Netflix series is set in the late 1700s, and it follows Declan Harp, a half-Irish and half-Cree outlaw trying to get his piece of the extremely successful fur trade. Frontier stars Jason Momoa, Greg Bryk, Kyle M. Hamilton, Alun Armstrong, Landon Liboiron, Zoe Boyle, Jessica Matten, Christian McKay, Evan Jonigkeit, and Shawn Doyle.
Godless (Netflix)
Godless is a Western drama miniseries created by Scott Frank. The Netflix series is set in 1884, and it follows a young outlaw on the run who ends up in a town in New Mexico populated entirely by women. His vengeful and menacing mentor soon follows him. Godless stars Jack O’Connell, Michelle Dockery, Scoot McNairy, Merritt Weaver, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Tantoo Cardinal, Kim Coates, Sam Waterston, and Jeff Daniels.
Boardwalk Empire (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Boardwalk Empire is a period crime drama series created by Terence Winter. Based on the 2002 non-fiction book Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City by Nelson Johnson, the HBO series is set during the Prohibition period, and it follows Enoch L. Johnson, an influential political figure with connections to gangster and police alike. Boardwalk Empire stars Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham, Aleksa Palladino, Michael Stuhlbarg, Stephen Graham, and Vincent Piazza.