Michelle Randolph as Elizabeth Strafford, a feisty and capable young woman set to marry into the Dutton family. Meanwhile, Brandon Sklenar has teased some changes for his character Spencer Dutton in season two, hinting that he'll be a "different man" when we next see him (what do you expect, after where we left him?) Spencer has more to deal with beyond the royal family – or so Cara's letter reveals. In the show's final scene of the season, Cara can be seen reading the letter she wrote to Spencer. Beyond that, we have Cara chasing after a man, aiming to kill him with a shotgun – although to be fair, I’m not sure who the man is, then son Spencer (Brandon Sklenar), a former World War I soldier, now hunting leopards and lions in Nairobi, Africa, also referring to the former creature as “a leopard the sized of a sofa”. Would they really use that word 100 years ago?

Spencer Dutton's '1923' finale: Brandon Sklenar on a dueling death, nervous waltzing". USA Today. February 26, 2023. Archived from the original on February 26, 2023 . Retrieved February 27, 2023. That stunt actor absolutely deserves a medal. Because we threw him off the boat repeatedly, right into the water Otterson, Joe (June 20, 2022). "Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone Prequel Series 1932 at Paramount+ Renamed 1923". Variety. Archived from the original on July 13, 2022 . Retrieved June 21, 2022.Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton, the wife to Jacob Dutton and Dutton family matriarch. [2] Having no children, Jacob and Cara raised John Sr. and Spencer Dutton as their own. [3]

Roots, Kimberly (December 18, 2022). "1923 Recap: Grade the Premiere of Yellowstone's Latest Prequel". TVLine. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on December 20, 2022 . Retrieved December 21, 2022. The spin-off, which was originally titled 1932 before producers changed the year in which it's set, takes place during the Prohibition era following World War I, with Montana experiencing an economic collapse ahead of the Great Depression. This sets the story about 30 or 35 years before the birth of Kevin Costner's character, John Dutton III, and 40 years after the events of 1883. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on December 18, 2022 . Retrieved December 16, 2022. Breznican, Anthony (November 11, 2022). "1923 First Look: Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren Come to Yellowstone". Vanity Fair. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022 . Retrieved December 21, 2022. Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton, the patriarch of the Yellowstone ranch, husband to Cara Dutton, and brother of James Dutton.Rice, Lynette (February 3, 2023). " '1923' Renewed For Second Season By Paramount+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023 . Retrieved February 3, 2023. Timothy Dalton as Donald Whitfield, a powerful, wealthy business tycoon who is accustomed to getting what he wants. [7] partners Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as ranch owners Jacob and Cara Dutton, with cattle aplenty, but everything’s being affected by drought and a plague of locusts.

McGonigal, Tim (February 17, 2023). "McGonigal's Chronicles: talking with actor Bruce Davison". KRTV. Archived from the original on February 20, 2023 . Retrieved February 20, 2023.

It’s hard to evaluate 1923 beyond that point – based on a single hour out of two eight-episode seasons, there are some promising set-ups, some beautiful vistas, a few compelling characters. The premiere achieves the rough emotional outlines of an epic – the feel of sweeping ambitions – without much specificity of feeling, yet. But there are more reasons than not, especially if you root for Ford and Mirren as elder statesmen of the screen, to watch more. focuses on the Dutton family’s next two generations as they struggle to survive historic drought, lawlessness and prohibition, and an epidemic of cattle theft; all battled beneath the cloud of Montana’s great depression, which preceded the nation by almost a decade,” reads the synopsis. Paramount Press Express | Paramount+ | 1923 | Episodes". www.paramountpressexpress.com. Archived from the original on December 29, 2022 . Retrieved January 7, 2023.

The 1883 spinoff The Bass Reeves Story is set to arrive on November 5 and has been pegged as the first of an anthology series that will follow the lawman's journey on the road to becoming the renowned hero, whilst also delving into the story of other historical figures. Shows A-Z – 1923 on Paramount+". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on September 4, 2023 . Retrieved December 14, 2022. The first season is also currently streaming on Paramount+ in full. Within, the Duttons navigate the early twentieth century whilst keeping hold of their iconic ranch. Pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression all plague the mountain west, however. The Duttons who call it home must suffer all to preserve their way of life. Each season of 1923 will consist of eight episodes. Season 2 is expected to be the last for 1923, bringing the series to a grand total of 16 episodes across both seasons. 1923 Season 2 release date prediction Paramount+ revealed the full cast list, as well as confirmed who Ford and Mirren were playing, in early September. Here's the main cast list for 1923:The series is set to run for two seasons with eight episodes each. [37] In February 2023, the series was renewed for a second season. [38] Filming of the second season was delayed indefinitely due to the ongoing writers strike in June 2023. [39] Writers Guild of America West. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022 . Retrieved December 14, 2022.