1883 Season 2 Release Date: Is 1883 Coming Back for Season 2?

By Vaibhavi On Sep 6, 2022

Taylor Sheridan produced the American Western drama television series 1883, which had its television debut on Paramount+ on December 19, 2021. Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sam Elliott, Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett, Marc Rissmann, Audie Rick, Eric Nelsen, and James Landry Hébert are among the cast members of the show.

The prequel to Sheridan’s Yellowstone television series tells the tale of the Dutton family’s acquisition of the property that would become the Yellowstone Ranch. The ten-episode run of the show came to an end on February 27, 2022.

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What is the Release Date for 1883 Season 2?

Unfortunately, Paramount Plus has not yet announced a date for the release of 1883 season 2. Additionally, there is no information on whether or not the series production has started. Therefore, it’s likely that we have to wait until 2023 to learn more about 1883 season 2.

Curiously, despite the fact that further episodes of 1883 have been commissioned, Paramount has refrained from calling it an official season 2 in favor of referring to the next 1883 episodes as a part of an anthology series. The following stage of the Yellowstone prequel voyage will consist of two presentations, one titled 1923 and the other 1883: The Bass Reeves Story, further adding to the confusion.

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What Could Be the Plot of 1883 Season 2

Deadline reported in May 2022 that the second season of 1883 would not continue the story of the fictional Duttons but instead would center on a real-life historical figure named Bass Reeves. Legendary lawman Bass Reeves served as the U.S. Marshals’ first Black deputy.

He was able to speak multiple Native American languages, apprehended over 3,000 outlaws, murdered 14, and purportedly never once suffered a major injury. He is credited as being the model for The Lone Ranger.

David Oyelowo will feature in The Bass Reeves Story, which he and his wife Jessica Oyelowo originally created before being acquired by Yellowstone. Although it is unknown at this time, it is unlikely that he will meet with any Dutton family members, including James (Tim McGraw) and Margaret (Faith Hill), given the story was initially written without any reference to Yellowstone.

The second season of 1883, 1923, and 6666 are all we currently know about; make sure to keep those numbers straight, won’t you? To stay informed while waiting for more information, we’ll be visiting the saloon and talking to the sheriff.

Characters and Cast

Shea Brennan, who works for the Pinkerton Agency, is directing the expedition and is played by Sam Elliott.
James Dutton, John Dutton’s great-grandfather, is portrayed by Tim McGraw.
Faith Hill plays Margaret Dutton, the matriarch of the family and great-grandmother of John Dutton.
Elsa Dutton, the 17-year-old daughter of James and Margaret Dutton, is portrayed by Isabel May.

Ennis, a young cowboy hired to accompany the gang and take care of their cattle, is played by Eric Nelsen.
Wade, the main cowboy, is played by James Landry Hébert.
Colton, a skilled cowboy who joins the group on the Texas side of the Red River, is portrayed by Noah Le Gros.

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How many episodes are in 1883’s second season?

The second season of 1883 will consist of six episodes, according to Paramount+. We may anticipate the episodes to last about an hour based on Taylor Sheridan’s prior works.

According to Deadline, Taylor Sheridan will helm 1883: The Bass Reeves Story’s first two episodes. In addition to the principal actor David Oyelowo and his wife Jessica, the Western storyteller will also work as an executive producer on the program.

Is 1883 Based on a True Story?

The prequel series 1883, like Yellowstone, is not based on a real-life event. Taylor Sheridan is solely responsible for creating all of the show’s plots and characters.

The only significant exception is Charles Goodnight, who is portrayed by Taylor Sheridan himself. In the nineteenth century, Goodnight was a well-known Texas rancher and rustler hunter.

Trailer for Season 2 of 1883

As far as we know, 1883 Season 2 has not received an official announcement. There isn’t a trailer yet, then. The 1883 season 1 trailer is available to view down below.

Reviews of 1883

Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator, reported an 86% approval rating based on 21 reviews with an average rating of 7.5/10. “1883 might feel too overdetermined to be a properly rough-hewn Western, but fans will want to saddle up for Sam Elliott’s dominating star role,” the website’s critics consensus states. Based on 12 reviews from critics, Metacritic gave the series a weighted average score of 69 out of 100, indicating “generally good reviews.”