1883 - Season 1 May 2026

The season is framed by the poetic, diary-like narration of Elsa Dutton, the spirited teenage daughter of James and Margaret Dutton.

is a limited prequel series to the modern-day western drama Yellowstone , detailing the arduous journey of the post–Civil War generation of the Dutton family. It follows them as they travel from Texas through the Great Plains to seek a new home in the untamed American West. Narrative Overview