3. 1883
1883 is a prequel to the series Yellowstone and is set in the late 19th century. As a viewer, you accompany the Dutton family on a journey through the Great Plains.
In the West, the family wants to build a new home and escape poverty. However, the journey is full of obstacles and dangers.
IMDb ratings say: The series receives a full 8.7 stars on IMDb with 105,742 user opinions.
In the series 1883, the Western feeling that arises while watching is particularly praised by viewers. The scenery, costumes, and events are perceived by many as authentic for the depicted era.
Fun Fact: In the series, a bar named “White Elephant“ appears. It really existed in Fort Worth and still exists today (via IMDb).
4. Preacher
The series is not a classic western, but mixes various genres and combines elements of fantasy, horror, comedy, and western.
However, we include Preacher in the list due to its western-like atmosphere and setting in a dusty small town in Texas, as well as the archetypes of the tough preacher (Jesse Custer) and the outlaw (Cassidy).
Preacher is about Jesse Custer, a priest in a small town in Texas. One day he is possessed by the supernatural entity Genesis and gains a special ability: he can force people to obey simply through his words.
IMDb ratings say: With 79,556 ratings, the series received an average of 7.9 stars on IMDb.
The series is especially suitable for those of you who enjoy dark humor. Preacher also satirically addresses religious themes and critically questions them. The series does not shy away from hard-hitting scenes and a good portion of violence, just like typical westerns.
Fun Fact: The series Preacher is based on the Vertigo comic series of the same name from DC. Other series based on the comics are Constantine (2014), iZombie (2015), and Lucifer (2016) (via IMDb).
