As surely as the Duttons will continue to hold their patch of Montana paradise sacred in the mega-hit Yellowstone, so will creator Taylor Sheridan’s cowboy cinematic universe expand outward and upward. Only the latest example of this phenomenon is the season 2 renewal of 1923, the Yellowstone prequel set in—you guessed it!—1923, with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as the resident Dutton patriarch and matriarch. So far, the Paramount+ spin-off has been a wild success story for the seemingly unstoppable Yellowstone brand.
Season two is set to explore the Roaring Twenties as the years shift ever closer to the brink of the Great Depression. (We aren’t even quite sure which of these 1923 characters is grand father to Kevin Costner’s John Dutton III. Is it sweet, innocent Jack Dutton? Or, as seems more likely, the strapping safari hunter Spencer Dutton?) Either way, expect many more supposed 'one-hour movies,' if Indiana Jones is to be believed.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in December 2022, Ford said of joining the Yellowstone prequel, 'I had met with Taylor, who gave me a very brief outline of what he had in mind, and I went on faith and my experience with Yellowstone, 1883. He’s produced a work of incredible ambition, scale, scope [and] cinematic ambition. Taylor thinks of each of these episodes as a one-hour movie. And that’s the product that we’re getting.'
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Here’s what we do know so far.
When did 1923 season 2 come out in the UK?
The second season of 1923 began rolling out Paramount+ episodes on February 23, 2025.
What is season two about?
According to the official Paramount+ logline for season two, 1923 will next explore the following: 'A cruel winter brings new challenges and unfinished business to Jacob (Ford) and Cara back at Dutton ranch. With harsh conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, Spencer embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana. Meanwhile, Alexandra sets off on her own harrowing trans-Atlantic journey to find Spencer and reclaim their love.'
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actor Brandon Sklenar (Spencer Dutton) shared that Spencer’s 'calling to go home does propel the story. It’s not an easy journey. It’s filled with challenges. Spencer and Alex both have a lot to overcome before he can get there. Taylor [Sheridan] doesn’t make it easy on anybody in writing these shows.'
How can I watch season two in the UK?
To watch season two of 1923 in the UK, you'll need a Paramount+ subscription. Monthly plans start from £4.99, and if you're new to the platform, you can subscribe with seven days of viewing for free before you have to pay.
Who will be in the season two cast?
Actors including Ford, Mirren, Sklenar, Julia Schlaepfer, Michelle Randolph, Sebastian Roché, Aminah Nieves, Darren Mann, Brian Geraghty, Jerome Flynn, Timothy Dalton, Jennifer Carpenter, and Andy Dispensa are all expected to appear in season 2.
Is there a trailer for season two?
On December 16, 2024, following the Yellowstone series finale, Paramount aired a teaser trailer for 1923 season 2. 'Our whole way of life is under attack,' warns Ford’s Jacob Dutton. Watch the full clip below:
This story will be updated.
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