Finished '1923' Season 2? Here Are 9 Cowboy TV Series To Watch Now
The good news is that it turns out the cowboy cinematic universe is only just getting started, so there's plenty more where that came from.
If your Sunday nights have become unmoored since the last tumbleweed rolled out of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel, 1923, well, join the club.
But fear not, fellow western-lovers, for there's plenty more where that came from. In fact, the era of prestige Western TV isn’t just alive; it’s galloping bareback and rattling the powers-that-be at television companies the world over with the urgency of a cattle stampede.
Yes, the cowboy cinematic universe really is only just getting started. Here’s a whistle-stop tour of TV series that will scratch your 1923-shaped itch (you're welcome).
1883 (2022)
What is 1883 about? If you liked watching the Duttons wrestling Prohibition and Mother Nature in 1923, then try watching them wrangling dysentery and wagon wheels in 1883: yet another prequel rich in grit, sorrow and cinematic prowess.
Where can I watch 1883? Paramount+.
American Primeval (2025)
What is American Primeval about? Set during the 1857 Utah War, American Primeval examines the violent clash between the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, American soldiers, Indigenous tribes, and settlers. The story at the heart of the series focusses on a group of survivors navigating this turbulent and ruthless landscape.
Where can I watch American Primeval? Netflix.
Ransom Canyon (2025)
What is Ransom Canyon about? Proof that Netflix is taking its commitment to the contemporary cowboy cannon seriously, Ransom Canyon is another limited series courtesy of the streamer. It follows the intersecting lives of three ranching families embroiled in love, legacy, and local conflicts.
Where can I watch Ransom Canyon? Netflix.
Godless (2018)
What is Godless about? Set in 1880s New Mexico, Godless tells the story of Roy Goode, a former protégé turned outlaw, who seeks refuge in La Belle, a remote mining town almost entirely populated by women after a tragic mining accident. The town braces itself when Roy’s ruthless former gang leader, Frank Griffin, arrives to exact vengeance.
Where can I watch Godless? Netflix.
Justified (2010)
What is Justified about? Justified follows U.S Marshal Raylan Givens, a modern-day cowboy with a quick draw, who returns to his hometown in Kentucky to enforce justice on his local town. Stream all six seasons for plenty of morals, loyalty and regional family feuds.
Where can I watch Justified? ITVX.
Boardwalk Empire (2010)
What is Boardwalk Empire about? Set during the Prohibition era in Atlantic City, Boardwalk Empire explores the complex interplay of political corruption, organised crime, and power struggles. The story centres on Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson, a political figure who controls the city’s bootlegging operations.
Where can I watch Boardwalk Empire? NOW TV.
Longmire (2018)
What is Longmire about? Unspooling over six seasons, Longmire is a modern Western crime drama that follows Sheriff Walt Longmire as he navigates law enforcement in a small Wyoming town.
Where can I watch Longmire? Netflix.
Outer Range (2022)
What is Outer Range about? What do you get if you combine the supernatural with a cowboy classic? Something along the lines of Outer Range, which is a hybrid of Western and supernatural mystery, focussing on a Wyoming rancher, Royal Abbott, as he confronts a strange black void that appears on his property.
Where can I watch Outer Range? Prime Video.
The Abandons (2025)
What is The Abandons about? Set in the dust-choked hills of 1850s Oregon, The Abandons is the latest offering from Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter. It’s got Gillian Anderson running wild in the wild, wild west, survivors on the edge, and enough family drama to keep us all glued to our screens.
Per the official Netflix logline, the series '...tells the story of a group of diverse renegade families living on the fringes of society in 1850s Washington State. These lost souls band together to fight corrupt forces and do anything they can to save their land.'
Where can I watch The Abandons? Filming started on the hotly-anticipated series in May 2024, so hopes are high that it will be available to stream soon on Netflix.
Naomi May is a seasoned culture journalist and editor with over ten years’ worth of experience in shaping stories and building digital communities. After graduating with a First Class Honours from City University's prestigious Journalism course, Naomi joined the Evening Standard, where she worked across both the newspaper and website. She is now the Digital Editor at ELLE Magazine and has written features for the likes of The Guardian, Vogue, Vice and Refinery29, among many others. Naomi is also the host of the ELLE Collective book club.
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