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1923 Season 2 Breaks Viewership Records Despite Divided Fan Reactions

The Yellowstone prequel's second season sees a 56% rise in audience numbers, but fans criticize its pacing, disconnected subplots, and excessive violence.

1923 Season 3: Spencer and Alex standing in a ship yard
The cast of 1923 look over a balcony into the horizon
Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton beside Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton in a winter setting on the poster for '1923' Season 2
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Overview

  • 1923 Season 2 has achieved a 56% increase in viewership compared to Season 1, with 17 million global viewers tuning in for the premiere.
  • The season is confirmed to be the final chapter for this generation of the Dutton family, though future Yellowstone spin-offs are planned.
  • Fans have expressed dissatisfaction with repetitive plotlines, excessive violence, and a lack of cohesion between subplots, particularly the Native American storyline.
  • Taylor Sheridan, the show’s creator, did not visit the set during production, delegating responsibilities to director Ben Richardson due to other commitments.
  • The finale, scheduled for April 13, 2025, is anticipated to deliver an emotionally impactful conclusion, as teased by cast members.