How to Watch Season Two of Yellowstone Prequel 1923 in the UK (And Why Season One Is Essential Viewing)
Helen Mirren has cemented herself as television’s ultimate matriarch, and in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel 1923, she delivers one of her fiercest roles yet. Starring opposite Harrison Ford, Mirren anchors a sweeping Western drama that’s as much about survival and family legacy as it is about the American frontier.
With season two now on the horizon, here’s everything UK viewers need to know about watching the new episodes—and why catching up on season one is an absolute must.
What Is Season One About?
Season one introduced us to Cara (Helen Mirren) and Jacob Dutton (Harrison Ford), who battle to protect the Yellowstone ranch from all sides: greedy land barons, encroaching sheep herders, and corporate opportunists.
The sprawling narrative also follows:
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Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar): A haunted WWI veteran turned big-game hunter in Africa, whose sweeping love story with Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer) evokes old-school Hollywood adventure.
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Teonna Rainwater (Aminah Nieves): A young Indigenous girl enduring the brutal realities of a church-run boarding school, shedding light on one of America’s darkest historical truths.
Critics praised the series for its scope and intensity. IndieWire declared, “If 1883 was Sheridan’s Godfather, then 1923 is his Godfather Part II.”
What Can Fans Expect in Season Two?
Paramount+ teases a brutal new chapter:
“A cruel winter brings new challenges and unfinished business to Jacob and Cara back at the 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.”
The stage is set for more sweeping battles, personal sacrifices, and high-stakes family drama.
How to Watch Season 2 in the UK
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Paramount+: The exclusive home of 1923 season two in the UK. Subscriptions start at £4.99 per month, with a 7-day free trial available.
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Netflix: Season one has recently been added, but don’t expect season two to arrive there right away.
Who’s in the Cast?
Returning stars include:
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Helen Mirren (Cara Dutton)
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Harrison Ford (Jacob Dutton)
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Brandon Sklenar (Spencer Dutton)
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Julia Schlaepfer (Alexandra)
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Aminah Nieves (Teonna Rainwater)
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Darren Mann, Michelle Randolph, Brian Geraghty, Jerome Flynn, Timothy Dalton, and more.