"1883," a prequel series to the Paramount Network TV show "Yellowstone," debuts exclusively on Paramount Plus on December 19. The show stars country music artists Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, marking the first time the married couple has appeared together in a scripted series.
McGraw and Hill play James and Margaret Dutton, the founders of the Yellowstone Ranch at the center of the popular franchise. The series follows the family's migration from Texas to Montana, exploring the hardships settlers faced on America's western frontier. Stars like Billy Bob Thornton and Tom Hanks are scheduled to appear during the first season.
Like "Yellowstone," the new "1883" series is created by Taylor Sheridan. Sheridan is known for writing films like "Sicario," "Hell or High Water," "and "Those Who Wish Me Dead." "Yellowstone" first premiered in 2018 and is currently airing its fourth season.
How to watch '1883' on Paramount Plus
You can watch "1883" on Paramount Plus starting December 19. While the original "Yellowstone" series is on the Paramount Network cable channel, "1883" is a Paramount Plus exclusive show.
"1883" will debut with a two-episode premiere on December 19, and new episodes will follow every Sunday. It's unclear exactly how many episodes are in the first season but we expect it to have a similar length to "Yellowstone," which has nine or 10 episodes per season.
Paramount Plus costs $5 a month with ads, or $10 a month for the "premium" commercial-free plan. Annual subscriptions are available with a slight discount, costing $50 a year with commercials and $100 without ads.
The Paramount Plus app is available on Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Xbox, PlayStation, Apple, and Android devices, as well as most smart TVs. Select movies and shows are available in up to 4K resolution with HDR and Dolby Vision on compatible devices.
What else can I watch on Paramount Plus?
"1883" joins a growing library of Paramount Plus originals, including several "Star Trek" shows and an upcoming sci-fi series based on the hit video game "Halo." The service also has exclusive subscription streaming rights to hit movies like "A Quiet Place Part II."
Along with a large catalog of films and shows, Paramount Plus subscribers can stream CBS NFL games and Champions League soccer matches live. Paramount Plus' Premium plan will let you watch your local CBS TV station live as well.
