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Oct 9, 2023 · From 'Deadwood' to 'Yellowstone': The 16 Greatest Western TV Shows of All Time, Ranked By Kevin Hohenberger and Jessie Nguyen Updated Oct 9, 2023
- Yellowstone. - IMDb user rating: 8.7. - On air: 2018-2023. Modern-day cowboy Kevin Costner leads this drama series, following a sixth-generation rancher, John Dutton.
- Deadwood. - IMDb user rating: 8.6. - On air: 2004-2006. Set in a mining town following the Civil War, "Deadwood" was a picture of lawlessness coming to life.
- Justified. - IMDb user rating: 8.6. - On air: 2010-2015. Based on a short story by Elmore Leonard, "Justified" tells the story of one U.S. marshal using his own Wild West style of justice in Harlan, Kentucky.
- 1923. - IMDb user rating: 8.4. - On air: 2022-2023. If you are looking for a star-studded Western series with modern telling and epic cinematography, look no further than the Paramount Plus original series "1923."
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- Rawhide (1959-1965) Avid fans of Clint Eastwood will probably not forget the western TV series, Rawhide, which contributed to his rise to fame in the entertainment industry.
- Have Gun — Will Travel (1957-1963) Much like typical traditional western narrative, Have Gun — Will Travel follows a self-reliant, morally upright, and resilient character named Paladin, played by Richard Boone.
- Lonesome Dove (1989) Lonesome Dove is a highly acclaimed western series based on Larry McCurry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. Comprising four parts, it follows two retired Texas Rangers, Woodrow F.Call (played by Tommy Lee Jones) and Augustus McCrae (Robert Duvall) who now run a small cattle ranch in the town of Lonesome Dove, Texas.
- 1883 (2021-2022) Standing as the prequel to the popular series Yellowstone, 1883 traces the Dutton family ancestors’ perilous journey from Texas to Montana in the 19th Century.1883 gives viewers a glimpse into the hardships and adventures this family endured along the way as well as the complex relationships and personal histories they share.
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- Gunsmoke. James Arness, Dennis Weaver, Milburn Stone. 3,196 votes. Step into Dodge City and follow Marshal Matt Dillon as he maintains law and order in the wild frontier town.
- The Rifleman. Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix. 2,809 votes. He's a widower, a rancher, and one heck of a sharpshooter. Watch as Lucas McCain defends his land, raises his son, and outguns outlaws with a customized Winchester rifle.
- Rawhide. Clint Eastwood, John Ireland, Charles Gray. 2,509 votes. Move 'em on, head 'em up! It's time to hit the trail with drovers Gil Favor and Rowdy Yates as they drive cattle across the dangers of the Old West.
- Have Gun – Will Travel. Richard Boone, Kam Tong, Hal Needham. 2,420 votes. A knight without armor in a savage land, Paladin is your man if the price is right.
Feb 14, 2024 · The 20 Best Western TV Shows of All Time. Load your six-shooters—from 'Gunsmoke' to 'Outer Range,' these are the greatest Western series to ever hit the small screen. If you love watching...
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Aug 21, 2023 · Graeme Ross. August 21, 2023 · 8 min read. In 1959, the top four most popular television shows in the United States were westerns. From humble beginnings the small-screen horse opera became a TV...
Dec 23, 2021 · Some of the greatest television shows of all time have been Westerns, and the genre consistently garners high ratings on TV, especially during its heyday in the 1950s and '60s. Nevertheless, the glut of Western shows means that some were better than others and some earned high scores on IMDb .
