gunsmoke
It started as a hit radio drama, then moved to network television, gunsmoke It’s still as watchable today as it was some 70 years ago. The show, which spanned 20 seasons, held the longest-running TV drama record until 2019, but since then, Law and Order: SVU. Starring James Arness as 19th century Kansas Town marshal Matt Dillon, this drama is intriguing with solid action scenes and well-written characters.
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withered tree
Although it didn’t run for as many seasons as other classic HBO dramas. withered tree It’s in the Network Hall of Fame and right next door. the sopranos and wire. The series tells the story of his 1870s Deadwood, South Dakota, growing from a gold mining camp to a booming frontier town. There’s a lot to love about this gritty and charming drama. withered tree Actual historical residents of the town are included as characters.
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yellowstone
It premiered in 2018 and received mixed reviews from critics. yellowstone Immediate momentum and drama developed over the next few years. Well, the Dutton family’s antics are some of the best drama on TV right now. yellowstone Scheduled to end with the premiere of the second part of the fifth season in 2024— So now is the perfect time to catch up.
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bonanza
It was produced for 14 seasons from 1959 to 1973. bonanza I enjoyed a nearly comparable long run. gunsmokereign of. The main cast consists of the Cartwright ranching family, including patriarch Ben Cartwright and his three sons, each of whom has a different wife. bonanza It was more character-driven than its Western contemporaries, spotlighting stars like Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, and Dan Blocker.
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justified
justified This is a sophisticated neo-Western, supported by Timothy Olyphant’s outstanding lead performance. He plays Raylan Givens, a gun-wielding U.S. marshal who is reappointed to the sheriff’s office from his hometown of Harlan County, Kentucky. The direction, writing, and acting of this Elmore Leonard film adaptation continued to improve over its six-season run.
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little house on the prairie
A classic drama based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved book series. little house on the prairie It explores adult themes without the over-the-top gunplay found in most westerns. little house on the prairie The story follows the Ingalls family who move to nearby Walnut Grove, Minnesota to build a house and start a new life.
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godless
OK, there are a lot of long shows on this list. Netflix miniseries godless It packs a ton of quality into just seven episodes. The story follows outlaw Roy Goode, who flees from his fearsome boss Frank Griffin (played brilliantly by Jeff Daniels) and ends up in a New Mexico town populated mostly by women.
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rifleman
Follows a father and son as they begin life on a ranch in New Mexico in the 1880s. rifleman This is another great western of the 20th century. The features of this series are: wild bunch An intense shootout directed by Sam Peckinpah and featuring Lucas McCain’s eponymous Winchester rifle.
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1923
If you haven’t checked it out yet, Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford’s star power alone should be enough to propel you. 1923 Add to top of watchlist. This prequel is set on the Yellowstone Ranch (aside from an interesting subplot in Africa). There, the Dutton family faces the Great Depression and westward expansion with enemies like Timothy Dalton’s businessman Donald Whitfield.
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dark winds
in dark winds, Zahn McClarnon makes a fitting starring role as Navajo Police Officer Joe Leaphorn. Kiowa Gordon plays his new lieutenant, Jim Chi, an undercover FBI agent.Crime thriller based on Tony Hillerman’s original work Leaphorn & Chi A novel series featuring profound mysteries. dark winds As a bonus, it was created by an all-Native American writers’ room.
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death valley days
Another long-running classic western, death valley days was one of the first anthology-style shows. The series was an adaptation of legends from the American West, particularly around Death Valley. Stanley Andrews played the Old Ranger, the show’s iconic first presenter.
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1883
The early generations of Duttons that Taylor Sheridan has researched include: 1883 It follows Dutton and several other members of a wagon expedition from Tennessee to Montana and their eventual establishment of Yellowstone Ranch. Sam Elliott’s performance as Thea Brennan, the expedition leader hired by the Pinkertons, makes this miniseries worth watching on its own.
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preacher
If you want a supernatural flavor to your westerns, preacher It was completely ridiculous and a great time from start to finish. Based on the comic series by Garth Ennis. preacher Dominic Cooper stars as Jesse Custer, a Texas preacher who is given mysterious powers and goes on a journey to find God.
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longmire
in longmire, Australian actor Robert Taylor brings great confidence to the role of the main character, Absaroka County Sheriff Walt Longmire. The show begins with Longmire still mourning the death of his wife, solving crimes within Abrasoka County, and assisting tribal police on a local Native American reservation.
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lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger has long been a well-known Western character since it was first aired on radio in 1933, and this television version was one of ABC’s early blockbusters. Not all elements of the show have aged well, such as the script for Tonto, the ranger’s Native American companion, but they are still important pieces of history to the genre.
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westworld
it’s a tragedy westworld has been pulled from HBO, and its first season stands out as one of the best combinations of Western and sci-fi genres. Throughout the four seasons, westworld Expanding to other parts of the mysterious Delos corporation and beyond, it’s a twisting and intriguing adventure to the very end.
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Lomen: Bass Reeves
Lomen: Bass Reeves—This is another must-see miniseries—David Oyelowo is a great medium for his talent to flourish. The story is based on a real person named Bass Reeves, who worked as a Native American tracker and farmer before escaping slavery and eventually becoming a decorated U.S. Marshal. region.
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fire Fly
unfortunately, fire Fly Fox was never given the time to reach his full potential. But the series is still a fun space western with a charming ensemble cast that includes Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, and Alan Tudyk.
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outer range
Josh Brolin is captivating as rancher Royal Abbott in this sci-fi western. His family deals with the disappearance of Royal’s daughter-in-law Rebecca, faces a hostile family with roots in their land, and discovers a mysterious void on their property.
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Walker, Texas Ranger
Don’t worry, we’ll avoid Chuck Norris jokes here. Walker, Texas Ranger You won’t be blown away by innovative storytelling, but if you want some cookie-cutter action and neo-Western shenanigans along with a ton of martial arts, this series is a fun watch.
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