The hit television seriesYellowstoneintroduced the ever-complicated history of theDutton family. Expanding the family’s tale through various spin-offs,1923follows the earlier generations of the Duttons as they struggle to make a living during the Western Expansion and the Great Depression. Thanks to Paramount Home Entertainment, fans can now travel centuries back – to 1923, exactly – as the prequel series' first season will be arriving on DVD and Blu-ray on August 8. The new release will revisit the Dutton family’s history with all-new featurettes and bonus contents.
Considered to be an instanthit on Paramount+, theBlu-rayrelease of1923comes with three new featurettes, including the “Behind the Story” content for each episode and the show’s storytelling techniques. Moreover, the release also includes special features, such as “Unstoppable Change: The Adventure of 1923,” “I Am the Land: Teonna Rainwater,” and “Inside the Series.”
Yellowstoneintroduced audiences to the Dutton family’s complicated and cruel lives. However,1923raised the stakes inYellowstonein a way we haven’t seen before. Created by American filmmakerTaylor Sheridan, the show’s synopsis describes the series as “a whirlwind romance out of Africa to the rugged mountain frontier of Montana.” StarringHarrison Fordas Jacob Dutton andHelen Mirrenas Cara,1923highlights the Dutton family’s struggle in an era plagued with drought and prohibition. Having experienced the Great Depression a decade earlier, the series—set during the early 20s—sees Jacob and Cara fight for their family’s legacy.
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The Expanding Story of the Dutton Family
Despite conflicts involvingKevin Costner, theYellowstoneuniverse is constantly expanding – and the Dutton family won’t be going away anytime soon.Yellowstone, which debuted to critical acclaim back in 2018, spawned different spin-offs, including1883and, of course,1923. The two prequels mentioned went back in time to tell the infamous family’s history. And withBass Reeves,6666, and1944coming soon enough, there will be plenty of stories to be familiar with and secrets to uncover.
1923brings the best ofYellowstoneto a higher level of excitement with excellent casting and a well-written plot. The first season of the series was outstanding, thanks in large part to Sheridan’s writing and the talented cast members. Apart from Ford and Mirren, the1923cast also includesBrandon Sklenaras Spencer Dutton,Darren Mannas Jack Dutton,Isabel Mayas Elsa Dutton,Julia Schlaepferas Alexandra,Jerome Flynnas Banner Creighton,Brian Geraghtyas Zane Davis,Michelle Randolphas Elizabeth Strafford, andTimothy Daltonas Donald Whitfield.1923arrives on DVD and Blu-ray on August 8.
