In the first third 1883s Premiere you see a burning wagon and a man burning down his house after losing his daughter and wife to smallpox. This sets the tone for the rest of the series about the ruthless origin story of the Dutton family finding the ranch that eventually becomes Yellowstone. Well, as a fan of the Yellowstone showsI expect violence, brutality and devastation. But when I saw 1883 For the first time, all of these areas were hit differently than the rest.

The challenges the characters face in 1883 seem more grounded and realistic

In total, 1883 is by far the most brutal Yellowstone show, and that’s saying something. Both Yellowstone and its other spinoff 1923 are so violent and dramatic that you have to put your faith aside a little. 1883 feels more grounded, and the challenges they face are simple but deadly. That’s why this series is so much more haunting than Taylor Sheridan’s other westerns.