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9/10
Looking forward to more
Supermanfan-1310 December 2023
I absolutely love 1923! It's right up there with Yellowstone and 1883. If you're a fan of those two then you'll be a fan of this to. It takes the best of both of those shows and combine it for this one. This is definitely a show for adults with all the violence and language it that's what makes it so good. It's not for children. At this point Taylor Sheridan can do no wrong. He hits home run after home run. I love everything about this show...the acting, writing, directing, production, cinematography, etc, etc. Are all excellent. I mean this stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren for crying out loud. For those two A-list actors to do a tv show you know it had to be good. I know those two are going to get all the attention, and rightfully so, but there are just so many other great actors in this. Too many to even name. I can't wait to see more of this series and where it goes.
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9/10
Love It
Rob133112 December 2023
1923 is the next prequel to Yellowstone after 1883 and like those two shows this is just as incredible! As a huge fan of those two shows I was really looking forward to this and it did not disappoint! It continues to follow the Dutton family and show how they created the Yellowstone ranch. This obviously takes place in 1923 during prohibition and the Great Depression. It's another gritty western from Taylor Sheridan. Sheridan is one of the best things going on television right now, everything he touches turns to gold. Just look at his resume (Yellowstone, 1883, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, Sicario, Hell or High Water, etc.). Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren lead an amazing cast who are all at their best here. I'll be shocked if this show doesn't win numerous awards.
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7/10
Hits and misses
Portobella13 February 2023
I REALLY like some bits of this series and find other bits oddly off...as if they don't fit the rest of the story genre-wise. The most off bits are the scenes with Spencer and his love interest Alex. Unfortunately the casting of her really ruined those scenes for me. She is supposed to be British from London but speaks standard American and her too peroxide hair and a forever giggling, flirtatious 'vaudeville' acting (even in highly distressful scenes) means you can't take her seriously. She doesn't feel real, and so all those scenes just feel like a much less dramatic genre than the rest of the series where especially the scenes at the Indian nunnery school stand out in intensity. Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford's characters are also impeccable, nuanced and full of gravitas. All in all a great series but with a bit of genre confusion.
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9/10
Today 100 Years Ago
twelve-house-books27 October 2023
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The mark of great storytelling is the ability to address current issues in an entertaining manner. There may be viewers who are watching this series for the mind-numbing effects it most certainly can provide, being essentially a Western found near the end of the Wild West era of the good ol' U. S. of A. But my money is on the possibility that a large majority of viewers are enjoying this story because it deals with issues that humanity at large has yet to fully deal with or appreciate, depending on the value placed upon the ideal--greed, hatred, power, the thrill of torture, ethnic prejudice, true romance, living life on the edge, sadism, survival, hope, belief (faith), and love. Despite what the American system was developed to accomplish--namely to create a state of living good for Caucasians of British descent and uncomfortable for any people falling outside of that narrow scope--there have always been good, moral people living in the States (and territories) who have cared for others as well as themselves, and who carry no prejudices against any others. The Duttons are just such a family--a clan anyone would be proud to belong to. There are extremely shocking scenes throughout the series--rape, torture, brutality, sadism, murder, postmortem mutilation, and of course gunfights. Here's hoping the writers/actors strike ends soon so the writers and directors can continue with this brilliant saga as good as or just a touch better than the 1883 series which tells of the earlier Dutton clan.
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10/10
Except
carolyn-lazar29 December 2022
I'm very sure the general public is ignorant about the Indian Boarding Schools that were rampant throughout the West during that time period and were run by churches and our government. The Heard Museum in Phoenix has an excellent display of the horrors that we subjected Native Americans to in order to assimilation them. Taylor Sheridan is just referencing real history. If you think it's horrible, good. It was. That's how white people treated Native Americans then. As to the character of the young girl, Teonna, I believe she will be the ancestor of Chief Rainwater in Yellowstone.

As to the young man playing Spencer Dutton, he's in Africa because he was too traumatized by WWI to go home. If you don't know the history, you won't understand.

We are only 2 episodes into 1923. Sheridan has said it will take 2 seasons to complete this story. Be patient. There's a long way to go.
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8/10
Range War's Already Started
douglasmcbroom19 December 2022
First, let's talk about Taylor Sheridan. I don't like 'Yellowstone' and stopped watching it when I realized it was a soap opera and not a drama and all of its characters are unlikeable. In the case of the daughter-despicable. I thought 1883 got off to a brilliant start, but lost its way after the halfway point. I thought Sheridan's screenplay for 'Hell or High Water' was fantastic. His screenplay and direction of 'Wind River' was outstanding. I love 'The Mayor of Kingstown' and I'm really liking 'Tulsa King.' So, it's a mixed bag.

1923 starts out like a drama and let's hope it stays that way. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren are perfectly cast. Isabel May, from 1883, is back for the narration, which will upset some who couldn't stand her accent, but I thought her poetic narration was perfect.

So, 1923 is off to a promising start and I look forward to the next episode.
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6/10
Least favored of the Yellowstone franchises
mdecastro-1085220 February 2023
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1923 continues the Yellowstone series as a prequel to Yellowstone and a sequel to 1883. 1923 follows the Dutton family; continuing to tell how the Dutton's have fought over their land throughout the decades.

Harrison Ford is cast as Jacob Dutton. Brother to James (Tim McGraw) from 1883. Helen Mirren plays Clara; Jacobs wife. The Duttons once again find their land trying to be stolen out from under them. Then comes the side story of Spencer (James and Margaret Dutton's son) who is being summoned home from his African hunting excursion by his Aunt Clara to help fight for Yellowstone.

I was excited for 1923 based on this cast alone. However, it's just not drawing me in. Harrison Fords acting is dry. The gravelly voice; Complete lack of emotion like he's reading a script. Helen Mirren has a horrible Irish accent that isn't really needed at all. There is no "Connection" between these two. It's like watching paint dry.

The story of Spencer is like a whole different series that makes zero sense. Not only does it seem disconnected, but his love interest "Alex" is the most unlikeable person. Stupid jokes. Misplaced sarcasm. I cannot stand her. I wish a lion would eat her, or she'd drown.

I'll finish watching the series because I am curious how it will tie into Yellowstone and John Dutton, but after the beautifully written 1883, this is a let down.
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9/10
Taylor Sheridan delivers another solid show
Pagalala5 January 2023
Big fan of Yellowstone and 1883 so was expecting great things from 1923; so far so good!

1883 had the western vibe, with a romantic, dreamy narrative, which I loved.

Yellowstone is outstanding for a plethora of reasons (Kelly Reilly is queen!), but mainly I enjoyed how they've woven current time city problems & the old, generational country cowboy lifestyle.

1923 has an entirely different feel to it to both of the above and still somehow manages to keep Yellowstone fans excited. I love how we've ventured from the ranch/Montana into new surroundings (Africa) with the wonderful Brandon Sklenar to give us a bit of a respite from the fields and mountains (although breathtaking) and to keep things interesting.

So far, very excited for the rest of the season and can't wait to see what Taylor Sheridan comes up with next for the Dutton family!
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6/10
Too dark, slow, and depressing with not enough payoff
TamPalm26 February 2023
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I'm seven episodes in at this point. Tried to give the series time to find its footing so that I could give a fair review. My overall opinion: Too much darkness, not enough light.

I keep watching mostly because of the big names involved and because I know the writer is a quality writer given what he did with 'Yellowstone.' But I find I don't get excited about new episodes; it feels like a chore to be completed versus a story you're excited to explore more.

The Indian vs Catholic storyline is relentlessly depressing. The violence and suffering and gore and sadness is too much to bear. I've resorted to fast-forwarding through a lot of the beatings and violent encounters; they all seem to end the same way. It's gratuitous, not needed to further the plot line at all. After seeing someone beat almost to death five times, you kind-of get the point.

The Dutton farm storyline is okay; the big actors make it interesting enough for I suppose, but it's somewhat underwhelming as a main storyline. You know it's setting up something but it takes glacial pace to get there.

Then there's the third leg of the story: Hunter Spencer and the annoying trollop he collected and made a wife. I can't stress how much I despise the latter character. First, she looks too young to be paired with the actor; second, the endless little sarcastic quips they've made her entire dialogue is beyond grating.

The only reasons to still tune in are 1) waiting to see the "hero" Spencer Dutton save his family and 2) waiting to see the Catholic terrorists get their comeuppance. The problem is the show is soooo sloooow in getting to either one.

I'm not sure if this is a show I'll desire to return to next season (if there is one). I just don't know if there's enough of a payoff to endure the overly-slow, overly-violent storylines.
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1/10
Started off strong and went downhill fast
havesomedecency9 March 2023
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I was excited after watching the first episode of this show, but sadly was more and more dissapointed in it as the episodes went on, to finally ending up disgusted by the last 2 episodes of season 1.

The scenes between the couples are gag inducing. They are long and boring. Unnecessary female topless nudity in multiple scenes.

The final two episodes contain graphic nudity and BDSM behavior. It's repulsive to include content like that mixed in with the respectful scenes between Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford. The sentiment they were trying to convey about a character's personality could have easily been done without the snuff pornography.

The scenes with the American Indians are hard to watch. Sad.

I once looked forward to new things from Sheridan; now I dread what filth they will contain as the episodes crawl by at a snails pace.
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10/10
I want to love this
garywrght75630 December 2022
As a Scotsman there is nothing more excruciating and gnawing as listening to a failed attempt at a Scottish accent. Who cast Jerome Flynn as a Scotsman, Mel Gibson? Are there no Scottish actors or is it impossible to do a Scottish accent. I love everything about this whole universe but the Scottish accent makes me angry as if anyone thinks that sounds authentic then they've never met anyone from Scotland. I've still given this a ten as I love it still and with it being the wild west I'm sincerely hoping that someone will shoot him in the throat and relieve my ears of the butchering of my on tongue. Sort this out as it is insulting to all the Scots that helped build America.
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10/10
Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton is the best character of all !
nonsensefans27 December 2022
Beautiful scenes as Yellowstone, the cow, the horses, cowboys & all but we've seen it all already in Yellowstone. What attracts me to this show is when this young alike Indiana Jones character called Spencer Dutton plays by a good looking Brandon Sklenar gets all actions , thrilling scenes with lions/ leaopard in Africa. I wish Brandon gets a standalone series or something just him & the lions & his adventures. Harrison Ford the lead , amazing as always , then I also saw James Badge Dale but his name not in opening theme not sure why. So far the storyline are well paced, I am looking forward to see more of the story of this Duttons family.
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8/10
Some of you will love this. And some won't
A_Different_Drummer19 December 2022
Most reviews are about content. Sometimes, the exception to the role, you have to peek behind the camera. This is one of those times. Taylor Sheridan has quietly evolved into Hollywood's #1 "golden boy." Sheridan has active been in the industry for less than a decade, and has already demonstrated the ability to write, direct, produce and even act (Sons of Anarchy). He has earned 24 awards out of 57 total nominations. Most importantly, he is the creator behind the massively popular Yellowstone franchise and its knockoffs -- of which 1923 is merely the latest. Knowing that this show was destined to be a hit, the producers doubled down on their reputation for idiosyncratic casting, putting both Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in the leads. The chemistry not only works, it is brilliant. That said, there are tricks and tropes in 1923 which hint that Sheridan is still experimenting with his scripts (the safari scenes, the exaggerated violence) -- and refuses to fit into any reviewer's preconceived notions or expectations. Good for him. Some viewers will eat that up. And some won't. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))
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8/10
Very very good
BrentCowey30 March 2023
After Yellowstone this was a different but yet similar feel..... I genuinely enjoyed this and although I would need to see ore something makes me feel that maybe it could be better (a tougher challenge after Yellowstone!) BUT. BUT. BUT.... It finally seems to get going with the side stories merging.... And then it ends - obviously this is set up for a second season - BUT - if this doesn't happen then you have just wasted your time as the story isn't even at a conclusion by the end of this first season.

And there is currently no announcement or schedule for a second season .... This makes me so mad!

It's like going to a great restaurant and only being served the side sissies with no main course!!! What The Heck....

Come on producers.... Pull your fingers out!!!!
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9/10
Brilliant!
allmoviesfan1 April 2023
With a cast headlined by heavyweights Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, the second "Yellowstone" prequel was certainly highly anticipated and hyped and - as is often not the case - what we see over eight episodes of the first season live up to the hype.

Taylor Sheridan is a genius. Everything is good in 1923 - costumes, scenery, writing, acting - as the Dutton family face The Great Depression in Montana (where it arrived much earlier than probably anywhere else in the world) and are involved in a land dispute. You know what you're going to get as far as acting goes from Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, whose resumes and accolades more than speak for themselves, but the rest of the cast is also brilliant. I liked Spencer Dutton who is haunted by what he did on the Western Front in World War One. The character perfectly represents the oft-forgotten side of war, and is one of the best in the Yellowstone universe. The side plot about Teonna Rainwater, who is persecuted at a Catholic-run boarding school for native Americans is brilliantly put together but, like so much else in 1923, is quite disturbing and violent.

Even if the original Yellowstone bites the dust (as has been heavily rumoured in recent months), I hope Taylor Sheridan keeps on making these spinoffs.
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10/10
Harrison Ford NEVER disappoints!!
gilccccc18 December 2022
This is quickly a real world - interesting and full of historical tidbits and insights!

The cinematography is at a feature film level.

The cast is led by an amazing performance by Ford - all at once he is witty, gritty, clever and mesmerizing! He commands every scene he is in!!

He and Helen Mirren, back together again, are a fantastic addition to the streaming and tv platform worlds!

The story telling is vivid and detailed.

This level of talent is what we need - from the acting to the timeline of how this tale fits with the rest of the Yellowstone catalog.

So excited to continue watching the story of the Dutton ranch and family!
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6/10
Started Well but.......
gj-mercer9 February 2023
I enjoyed the first 2 episodes, despite the obvious Wilbur Smith plagiarism for the African element. But I'm afraid that the terrible acting and even worse British upper class fake accent of the newly introduced Alexandra character is just too much to bear, but at least I now can take a comfort break during her scenes without having to pause the programme. It is a bit cliched in parts and doesn't compare favourably with 1883, or Tulsa King or Mayor of Kingstown. I'm not sure I'm going to stay with it but I'll give it another episode before deciding. At he moment it just smacks of a big budget but lazy writing to cash in on the continuing success of the Yellowstone soap opera.
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10/10
Beautifully shot, promising first episode
dregen-1430519 December 2022
Okay first off before I say anything what's with all the politics? Seriously rating a show because it portrays Catholics spanking their children or such-and-such actor is too Republican or too Democrat?

It's sad that people can no longer enjoy a good TV show and need to voice their politics on a review thread.

With that said - the camera work on this show is just amazing. First episodes sets up potential plot points nicely, even has a few twists. Helen Mirren is a queen and it looks like she will shine in this role.

No prior knowledge of Yellowstone or 1883 is needed to enjoy the pilot, although there is a bit of an Easter egg in terms of showing what happened to Margaret Dutton from 1883.

Overall a promising first episode and I will definitely be back for the second episode. Sit back, open your mind, and enjoy a nice work of fiction and you'll be surprised how much better your evening will be.
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7/10
Not yet as gripping
dave_hays-824815 November 2023
What to say...? 1923 isn't as strong as either Yellowstone or 1883, both of which my wife and I really enjoyed. 1923 just didn't grab us in quite the same way. We watched episodes seven and eight last night and as the credits rolled for the season finale my wife and looked and each other and said 'is that it?' It'll be interesting to see how season 2 shapes up as the whole of season 1 seemed to be laying the foundations for it.

Both Helen Mirren's and Jerome Flynn's accents I found to be distracting. Just cast Irish and Scottish actors to those roles as they just didn't work.

It just didn't feel as well written, in terms of both the story and the characters and the 'big names' weren't enough to carry it over the line.
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3/10
Great start then nothing happened for 6 episodes
linoschwenke27 February 2023
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I can't believe how stagnant the story was. I gave 1 star each for the first 3 episodes then it literally ground to a halt for 5 boring episodes. Literally nothing moved, the just played out little side plots... My god why would they spend so long on Spenser's transit as if watching him drift aimlessly on the ocean is somehow interesting or entertainment... News flash... It ain't! And back at the ranch the same thing happened... Winter came but not only seasonally but plot and storyline as well. Drawn out debauchery, people just sitting and lying around passing the time... God a sitcom has more activity, plot and interesting characters.

I'm not sure whether COVID restricted their advancing the plot but it's the most pedestrian and disappointing writing I've watched for a long time. Sorry for the rant but thought it was terrible for the above mentioned reasons.
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10/10
Sheridan does it again!!
regularhero-162-3806539 January 2023
I didn't think 1883 could be topped but this is running it close already. It could already be the show of 2023 and we are only in January.

The script, the cast. The story and the breathtaking scenery, as usual, are sublime. The pacing of the episodes leaves you wanting more but equally able to enjoy the moment, several times I had to pause to say "no" or "no way"!

Sheridan has a way of getting you so invested into characters quickly but can be Brutal with them as well.

I can only hope this leads to more seasons or prequels!

The narration from Isabel May is a nice nod to 1883 and Ford & Mirren are perfect for the roles.
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Excessive sex and violence scenes
adsqueiroz14 April 2023
I could stop by just putting this title, needless to say that this series had everything to be excellent just as 1883 BUT the appeal to sex and violence scenes in this movie is just unbearable.

I finished watching this series with a sense of frustration and disappointment.

Having loved 1883 I looked forward to 1923 being another great series.

1883 was superb, with great scripts, great plots and great production.

Apart from a promising cast, 1923 has non of these., 1923 does not fit in with 1883 and makes no sense.

It's really really bad, so fragmented. I mean really poor, so poor that it could be just cancelled to give space to a better job.
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8/10
way better than Yellowstone....
luyaj711 December 2023
.......the story and the acting is more realistic and darker. Not that boring drama Yellowstone has. Has a little more history driven plots rather than just the boring Dutton family drama over and over again.

.......the story and the acting is more realistic and darker. Not that boring drama Yellowstone has. Has a little more history driven plots rather than just the boring Dutton family drama over and over again........the story and the acting is more realistic and darker. Not that boring drama Yellowstone has. Has a little more history driven plots rather than just the boring Dutton family drama over and over again........the story and the acting is more realistic and darker. Not that boring drama Yellowstone has. Has a little more history driven plots rather than just the boring Dutton family drama over and over again.
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10/10
So far this is the best show on TV!
reggiemiller-590772 January 2023
This is in my opinion better than Yellowstone and the best show on television right now. Every character in the show is great. The storyline and the writing are spectacular. Yellowstone is good but to me it has gotten a little far fetched for my taste but this show so far is flawless. You will fall in love with all the characters. It also has that old western feel to it that makes westerns so much fun. Almost has like a Tombstone feel to it or something. Anyway I am looking forward to where this is going to take us. If they keep it up maybe we'll have somebody of Dutton saga all year round....
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8/10
Great but full of let downs
Diana_booty28 March 2023
Packed with brilliant performances (Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford, Aminah Nieves) and scenes but ruined by Julia Schlaepfer's overacting and the cheesy dialogue during the romantic scenes. 'Alexandra's' British accent is embarrassingly dire. She repeatedly slips into a bizarre, deep, Germanic drawl and the unbearable drama school acting made us wince. Alongside the other, more serious storylines, and understated performances, her character is laughable, almost a caricature, dampening the impact of the series. For this reason the last few episodes became unbearable to watch. Beautifully shot and overall enjoyable but painful at times with Julia on screen (sadly)
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