The Yellowstone spinoff 1923 returned for its second season in 2025, and it closed this chapter of the popular franchise. 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. 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 ended with tragedy, loss, and the possibility that the Duttons would lose their ranch within the year. This set the stage for an explosive conclusion in season 2, and 1923's final outing did not disappoint.

1923 Season 2 Critical Reception

A Critically-Acclaimed Finale To The Series

The Yellowstone franchise has never struggled to score points from critics, but 1923 season 2 exceeded expectations. Scoring a rare 100% on ScreenRant noting the gritty reality made for a rewarding viewing experience when taken as a whole. Overall, 1923 season 2 offered a slice of cinema on the small screen, and somehow managed to top its critically-acclaimed predecessor.

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1923 season 2 concluded on April 6, 2025.

1923 Season 2 Cast

Harrison Ford & Helen Mirren Returned To Star

The main Dutton family returned en masse for 1923 season 2, and the ensemble was again led by Harrison Ford as Jacob and Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton. Likewise, Brandon Sklenar's globetrotting journey as Spencer continued in season 2, as did Julia Schlaepfer's harrowing tale as Alex. Jerome Flynn reprised his role as the dastardly Banner Creighton, and he was ed by Timothy Dalton's Whitfield.

The cast of season 2 grew with the addition of Dexter alum Jennifer Carpenter as Mamie Fossett. Likewise, New Amsterdam star Janet Montgomery played the role of Hilary, a woman who is desperate to seek out and expose injustice. Andy Dispensa was cast as Luca, a young man who works in the engine room of a merchant ship.

The cast of 1923 season 2 includes:

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1923 Season 2 Trailers

Watch The Season 2 Trailers Below

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.

Following a string of teasers, Paramount+ finally revealed a full trailer for 1923 season 2 in January 2025. The action-packed trailer opens with Donald Whitfield laying out his plan to seize the Dutton land in order to help turn Montana into a paradise for his rich cronies. Banner Creighton is tapped to play assassin in order to prevent Spencer from making it home to help his parents defend the family claim, and Alexandra's kidnapping is still unresolved as well. All this adds up to an explosive second season.

1923 Season 2 Ending & Spoilers

A Generation-Spanning Ending To The Spinoff

It isn't really shocking that the Duttons saved the ranch, and that part of the ending had to happen for Yellowstone to take place.

After having only two seasons to tell its tale, 1923's finale was unsurprisingly packed. There was a flurry of action, all of which was expected, but it was the twists, turns, and surprising fates of the ing characters that made for great viewing. It isn't really shocking that the Duttons saved the ranch, and that part of the ending had to happen for Yellowstone to take place. However, the finale also cleverly laid out the lives of its remaining characters, including catching many details up to previous points in the timeline.

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