Summary
In recent releases, Netflix has debuted a visceral action drama set during the bitter conflict over what would become the American West.American Primevalis set in a lawless land where multiple factions slaughter each other for control, the innocents take the brunt of the damage by being caught in the middle. Issac Reed, played by Tyler Kitsch, is a damaged and disheveled frontiersman who comes into the service of Sara Rowel, played by Betty Gilpin, a traveling mother who is secretly on the run for supposedly murdering her husband.
Sara employs Reed to escort her and her son across the dangerous badlands, which is a task that proves more dangerous with every episode.American Primevalembodies the ruthless and desolate era of the Old West before civility was brought back into fashion.American Primevalhas incredible action scenes and strong performances by the entire cast, making it a must-watch. For fans of the hard-hitting action and story of another time period, there are plenty of shows to enjoy similar toAmerican Primeval.
Longmiremay not be set in American history’s lawless past, but it is a strongmodern Western storyabout a lone sheriff who faces dangers from all sides and has only a small circle of friends to fight them. Walt Longmire, a widowed sheriff of Absoroka County, Wyoming, makes it his mission to keep the peace.
Unfortunately, peace is not an option as he faces off against serial killers, dirty cops, and the rising tension between the state line and the Indian reservation.Longmireis not as brutal as American Primeval but shares the grizzly encounters and stone-cold main protagonist.
Westworldis a complicated series that explores the old West of America while simultaneously being a futuristicsci-fi Western serieswith androids and artificial reality. In the distant future, a sophisticated amusement park allows patrons to lie out their fantasies as outlaws, cowboys, and lone guns in the early days of the Wild West.
This fantasy is facilitated by a highly advanced computer system stocked with hyper-realistic androids that make the illusion as authentic as possible. Things go awry as androids around the park begin to act out of directives and even gain some sense of self-awareness. Things become bloody quickly as the controllers of this “westworld” try to regain control.
For fans of gritty period pieces, Barbariansis a great series set during the Roman Empire’s conflict with Germany and the tribes that inhabit the lands. After being primarily conquered, the many tribes of Germania Magna became enslaved by the Roman Empire’s mighty military. However, times grow worse, and the oppression and cruelty of Roman soldiers increase daily.
The tribes begin to speak in secret and prepare for rebellion. Each tribe bands together, and a simple conflict escalates to an all-out war. A single Roman soldier, abducted from a former tribe at a young age, struggles with his new life and who he really is. As tension rises, he must choose between his country and his people.
Hell on Wheelsis a large-scale story with many moving pieces that follow the bloody trail of the construction of the first transcontinental railroad that bridged Iowa and the San Francisco Bay coast. The series mainly follows former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon, played by Anson Mount, who seeks to find the Union soldiers who murdered his family.
He sneaks onto Union territory and finds himself involved with the railway construction to get closer to his goal. Unfortunately, with every turn, Bohannon is pushed further from his goal as interior politics, race relations, and escalating conflict place him in a position he didn’t ask for.Hell on Wheelslasted five seasons and can be watched on Tubi for free.
Godlessis a perfect series to jump into after watchingAmerican Primeval, and it perfectly matches the setting and tone of the series.Godlessis set in a small mining town called Labelle that has come upon dark times after a devastating accident kills most of the men in a cave-in. Leaving just a few no-so-stand-up men and the remaining widows, the town is beset on all sides by vultures trying to pick the town clean of what’s left.
Additionally, a well-known gang of cutthroats has a falling out after a traitor, Roy Goode, played by Jack O’Connell, shoots his way through his former comrades with an enormous score after slaughtering an entire town. Goode finds himself in the care of one of the town’s widows, hiding as his former gang cuts a bloody path to find him.Godlessis a limited series and is available to watch on Netflix.
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A Story Of Ends Justifying The Means
One of thespin-off shows of the highly praisedYellowstoneuniverse,1883, is the origin of the Dutton family’s rise to land ownership. Set after the events of the Civil War, the Duttons traverse the deadly space between Tennesee, Texas, and Montana.
Tim McGraw stars as James Dutton, a man trying to lead his family to a better life after the monumental bloodshed of the Civil War and the Confederacy’s defeat. The story twists and turns as, along the trail of hope, the Dutton family and friends encounter new allies, enemies, and opportunities as they explore and attempt to survive the West of America.
Set during the 1700s, one of the leading profitable trades is in animal furs. Declan Harp, played byJason Momoa, is the leader outlaw in a small crew of fur traders. Seeking to undermine the leading company in the fur trade and seize more profit for himself and his people, he engages in violent tactics that put him at odds with several factions.
As a ruthless and calculated individual, Declan becomes a thorn in the side of the largest trading company in North America, Hudson Bay. Declan is determined to carve out a piece of the world for himself and his people, no matter the cost.Frontierlasted three seasons and is available to watch on Netflix.
