Why 1883 Season 2 Was Always Doomed (& How 1923 Sealed the Deal)

The 1883 Train Ran Out of Steam

Written by kk November 21, 2023

Making a second 1883 season was never a good plan. Other Yellowstone shows have been more successful.

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1883 had a clear ending. More seasons were not needed to finish the story.

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1883 had a clear ending. More seasons were not needed to finish the story.

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1923 was made instead as the next show in the Yellowstone family history.

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Yellowstone showed what happened to 1883's remaining characters. A second season could not change their fate.

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The show's creator Taylor Sheridan explained why there would be no season two of 1883.

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The 1883 Train Ran Out of Steam

Making a second 1883 season was never a good plan. Other Yellowstone shows have been more successful.

1883 Season 2 Was a Bad Idea

1883 had a clear ending. More seasons were not needed to finish the story.

1883 Story Was Over

1883 had a clear ending. More seasons were not needed to finish the story.

1883 Story Was Over

1923 was made instead as the next show in the Yellowstone family history.

1923 Took 1883's Place

Yellowstone showed what happened to 1883's remaining characters. A second season could not change their fate.

1883 Characters' Fate Revealed

The show's creator Taylor Sheridan explained why there would be no season two of 1883.

Creator Said Season 2 Wouldn't Happen