The Yellowstone spinoff 1923 ended season 1 in early 2023, and as a second season has been announced, details have been revealed or presumed about its release date, plot, and more.
Part of Taylor Sheridan’s Dutton family franchise that began with Yellowstone’s modern-day ranch story, 1923 is a prequel taking place in the titular year. It’s also a sequel to the previous Yellowstone spinoff, 1883.
This series stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as Jacob and Cara Dutton, the heads of an earlier generation of Yellowstone’s Dutton’s in the time just before the Great Depression.
Like all the shows revolving around the sprawling Dutton family tree, 1923 was critically acclaimed, with a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The series premiere even broke the record for a Paramount+ debut, drawing 7.4 million viewers. Taking Sheridan’s franchise down an even more grim storyline than what had come before, 1923 season 1 ends with tragedy, loss, and the possibility that the Duttons will lose their ranch within the year. While 1923 season 2 updates are light, the Yellowstone spinoff should start with the plot in motion.
1923 Season 2 Latest News
After a few short teasers dropped in early December 2024, the latest news arrives in the form of a longer trailer for 1923 season 2. Covering much of the same ground as previous teasers, the minute-long clip highlights the escalating violence as the war over the Dutton ranch reaches a fever pitch. Elsewhere, Spencer battles to make it home to help his family, and the teaser seems to reveal that he does make it to the US.
1923 Season 2 Release Date
Though a series of delays seemed to spell disaster for the prequel series, it has now been confirmed that Paramount+ has set a release date for 1923 season 2. The Yellowstone origin story went off the air in early 2023, and it is now set to return on February 23, 2025. This announcement also came with the news that Paramount Network will begin airing the first season of 1923 on television.
1923 Season 2 Cast
The cast and characters for 1923 season 2 have not been officially announced yet, but with so many storylines still not wrapped up, some assumptions can be made. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren’s comments regarding season 2 of 1923 imply they will return as Jacob and Cara Dutton. Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer are sure to return for season 2 as Spencer and Alex still need to return home and reunite with the rest of the Duttons.
The cast is already growing as Dexter alum Jennifer Carpenter has been added to 1923‘s ensemble as Mamie Fossett. Likewise, New Amsterdam star Janet Montgomery will now play the role of Hilary, a woman who is desperate to seek out and expose injustice. Andy Dispensa will appear as Luca, a young man who works in the engine room of a merchant ship.
1923 Season 2 Story Details
No story details have been released for season 2 of 1923, but it is easy to assume that the storylines will continue the season 1 plot. At the end of season 1, Whitfield paid overdue property tax on the Dutton ranch, and the land will end up in his possession if the Duttons cannot pay him back promptly. The lengths Jacob and Cara will go to to retain control of their ranch should be the main storyline for season 2. Whitfield will undoubtedly try his best to stop the Duttons from paying, and the result of their escalating conflict could power the final season.
Several other hanging threads should be resolved in season 2 of 1923. Spencer is sent back to Montana while Alex promises she will come to the United States to find him. Their season 2 stories could see the characters pursuing individual adventures — Spencer in Montana and Alex in England. Liz’s miscarriage will most likely figure in as well, and Jack and Liz will have to contend with this personal tragedy. Teonna’s flight from the Catholic boarding school and the pursuing priest plot is sure to figure heavily in season 2, and it could see the Duttons and Teonna’s people joining together against Whitfield and Father Renaud (Sebastian Roché).
How 1923 Ties Back To The Rest Of The Yellowstone Franchise
The Dutton ranch and the Dutton family, first introduced in Yellowstone, have such a rich and deep history that their lineage is worthy of multiple series worth of backstory. 1923 bridges the first spinoff series, 1883, and the modern-day tale of Yellowstone to give more information about the infamous Duttons. Jacob in 1923 is the older brother of Tim McGraw’s James Dutton from 1883.
Spencer previously appeared in a Yellowstone flashback set in 1893 when he was shown as a child. Isabel May reprises her role from 1883 as Elsa Dutton despite dying in the finale — but in voice only as she narrates 1923. The audience knows that the Dutton ranch will survive the trials of 1923, but how they do so may reveal why the Dutton clan of Yellowstone’s time so ferociously defend themselves and their land.
1923 Season 2 Trailers
In order to announce the show’s February 2025 release date, Paramount+ dropped a pair of teasers for 1923 season 2 in December 2024. The 15-second ads essentially serve the same purpose and illustrate the danger that was set up in the finale of season 1. The first teaser is narrated by Spencer as he discusses his need to return home to help his family, while the second is narrated by Jacob, who mentions that his family’s way of life is under attack.
After the first teasers offered a brief glimpse at 1923 season 2, Paramount+ dropped an even longer trailer in December 2024. Covering a lot of the same ground as before, the latest teaser highlights the violence that is erupting over the Dutton ranch. Whitfield’s crusade for money involves several unsavory deeds which cause even Banner Creighton to second guess his new boss’ motivations. Finally, Spencer Dutton seemingly makes it back to the US to help his family fight off the invaders.
