In 1883’s first two episodes, which Paramount+ released on their streaming site last week. we were introduced to the various characters of 1883 including the Dutton family: James (Tim McGraw), Margaret (Faith Hill), Elsa (Isabel May) and a young John Dutton Sr. (Audie Rick) and cowboys Shea (Sam Elliott) and Thomas (LaMonica Garrett). By the second episode, we got superstar wattage with the introduction of Billy Bob Thornton as lawman Marshal Jim Courtright and a cameo appearance by Tom Hanks as a general in the Civil War. Shea, Thomas, and the Dutton family, along with a group of green immigrants left Fort Worth, Texas and head west to Oregon in hopes of settling in the area. In this week’s episode, “River,” James butts heads with Shea and Thomas about an important decision that will affect everyone in the caravan. Tensions rise in the camp when an accusation is made and Elsa begins a flirtation with one of the cowboys. The following Sunday, Paramount+ will air 1883: The Road West, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Yellowstone prequel. If you haven’t had a chance to watch the premiere of 1883, you can stream it free on Paramount+’s YouTube page or click on the video below. New episodes of 1883 drop weekly on Sundays on Paramount+. Next, Everything We Know About the Mysterious Yellowstone Prequel, 1883
