Years after debuting, the firstYellowstonespinoff is trending on Netflix’s global charts. Although it looks to be the case thatYellowstonequietly ended with season 5,the franchise is still going strong. There’s theupcoming Beth and Rip spinoff, with Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser reprising their popular roles, in addition toThe Madison,which will feature the likes of Michelle Pfeiffer, Patrick J. Adams, and Matthew Fox. There have also been reports of a third spinoff, albeit there are no plot or casting details about the project as of now.
The strength of the franchise leans on the fact that, with a generally shared premise, and some of the same themes and core interests,it is a reliable bet to launch a newYellowstonedrama. The franchise has become one of the most popular and valuable television properties in recent years. This was proven back in December 2021, when franchise creator Taylor Sheridan launched the very firstYellowstonespinoff. Now, more than three years after premiering, that spinoff is making waves on Netflix.
1883 Makes An Appearance On Netflix’s Global Charts
The Show Features A Strong Cast
1883, ultimately a limited series event, ran from late 2021 to February 2022. Sheridan was credited for writing all ten episodes of the prequel, whichfocused on the post-Civil War generation of the Duttonsas they began the journey of establishing what would become known as the Dutton ranch.The cast of1883, continuing the tradition set by the originalYellowstoneand Kevin Costner, featured a large ensemble led by veteran actor Sam Elliott.
Yellowstone’s 10 Best Dutton Family Members (From All Shows)
While everyone’s ranking would be slightly different, these 10 Dutton family members from 1883, 1923, and Yellowstone stand out as fantastic.
The Western drama was a hit for Paramount+ upon its debut and seems to be establishing the pattern onNetflix, as the streamer has unveiled its Global Top 10 for the week of March 10 to March 16. It reveals that1883’s single season wasthe seventh most-viewed show of the week, gathering 2.9 million views and 26.8 hours viewed. The prequel was in the Top 10 in 34 countries, including Canada, Brazil, Argentina, France, Germany, and others. It should be noted thatin the U.S.,1883is exclusively streaming on Paramount+.
The global list was topped by the acclaimed four-episode limited seriesAdolescence, which nabbed 93 million hours viewed. Others in the Top 10 includedZero Day, starring Robert De Niro,Running Pointstarring Kate Hudson,Beauty in Black, and the March 10 episode of WWE Raw.
What Is 1883 About?
It Delved Into The Dutton Family History
With a supporting1883cast that also included Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Billy Bob Thornton, Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett, Audie Rick, Marc Rissmann, Eric Nelsen, and James Landry Hébert, the prequel put a particular focus on James Dillard Dutton (McGraw) and his wife Margaret (Hill) as they represent the center of the post-Civil War Duttons.James and Margaret are the great-grandparents of John Dutton III, played by Costner in the mainYellowstoneseries, which provides the connective tissue between the two dramas.
Yellowstone’s Dutton Family Tree Explained (Including 1883 & 1923)
The Dutton Family Tree in Yellowstone comprises characters from 1883, 1923, and Yellowstone, growing with Taylor Sheridan’s Neo-Western universe.
The ten-episode prequelchronicles the Duttons and their travels in search of a better life, starting with their journey through the Great Plains. It zeroes in on their hopes of reaching what is deemed as the last bastion of untamed America. Positioning itself as a stark retelling of Western expansion and a study of one family fleeing from poverty, the Western drew favorable but somewhat muted responses.
1883hails from MTV Entertainment Studios, alongside 101 Studios and Bosque Ranch Productions. It’s executive produced by Sheridan, John Linson, Art Linson, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, and Bob Yari.
On Rotten Tomatoes,1883sits at 89% based on 27 reviews. The audience score is similarly sturdy, with 76% approval. The ensemble, which included special guest appearances from Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, received praise, and Elliott was lauded for his performance as the rugged Shea Brennan. Some critics found that the prequel was too formulaic and may not appeal to viewers who aren’t already drawn to Westerns.
Paramount executives had hoped for1883season 2, but Sheridan has made it clear in interviews thatthe prequel was never meant to go beyond ten episodes. Still, for new viewers curious to check it out, the show maintains the overall ethos ofYellowstonewhile leaning into something a little more serious and stark in a way that goes in line with the setting.
Our Take On 1883’s Success
It’s No Surprise That Sheridan’s Prequel Found A Bigger Audience
When the prequel debuted on Paramount+, it becameone of the streamer’s most successful premieres. That distinction has since been supplanted by other dramas, many of which were created by Sheridan, such asTulsa Kingand theYellowstonespinoff1923. Considering the established appeal of Sheridan’s works overall, it’s no surprise that global viewers would follow1883once it gained the benefit of joining what is the leading streaming service on Netflix.
