10 Lesser-Known Westerns Better Than Yellowstone

"The Son" (2017-2019)

This epic saga spans 150 years and three generations of the McCullough family, led by a patriarch who was born into a simple Texas farming family but grew up to become a ruthless and powerful oil tycoon, reflecting the transformation of America itself.

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"Godless" (2017)

In this western drama, a notorious criminal's gang terrorizes the West as they hunt for a former member, leading them to a mysterious town in New Mexico inhabited almost entirely by women after a mining disaster.

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"Into the West" (2005)

A sprawling miniseries that explores the settlement of the American West from multiple perspectives, including Native Americans, settlers, and seekers of fortune, spanning multiple generations.

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"Quick Draw" (2013-2014)

A comedic western series set in the 1870s that follows Harvard-educated Sheriff John Henry Hoyle as he introduces forensic techniques to crime-solving in the Wild West, combining humor with historical elements.

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"Strange Empire" (2014-2015)

Set in 1869, this series centers around three women who must come together to survive after their husbands are murdered by a ruthless businessman, leading them to assume control of a remote Canadian frontier town.

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"Broken Trail" (2006)

A miniseries set in 1897, following an aging cowboy and his nephew who transport 500 horses from Oregon to Wyoming, encountering rescued Chinese girls bound for prostitution, leading to a journey of redemption and unexpected relationships.

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"Copper" (2012-2013)

Set in 1860s New York City, this series follows an Irish immigrant policeman, or "copper," as he navigates the contrasting worlds of the wealthy uptown and the gritty, violent Five Points neighborhood, dealing with issues like crime, discrimination, and corruption.

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"The Pinkertons" (2014-2015)

Inspired by real cases from the Pinkerton Detective Agency, this series set in the post-Civil War era follows a father-and-son detective team as they solve crimes in the Wild West using innovative investigative techniques of the time.

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"Gunslingers" (2014-2015)

A docudrama series that brings to life the legendary figures of the Wild West, featuring stories of infamous outlaws, lawmen, and gunslingers.

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"Barkskins" (2020)

Based on Annie Proulx's novel, this drama series delves into the mysterious massacres and struggles of settlers in late 1600s New France (Quebec), exploring the deforestation of the New World from the perspective of colonists and native tribes.

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