10 Best Western TV Shows on Paramount Plus 2026
Explore standout western series on Paramount Plus, from 1883 and 1923 to Longmire, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, and more must-watch frontier favorites.
If you’re hunting for the best western TV shows on Paramount Plus, this lineup gives you a strong mix of grit, suspense, and character-driven storytelling. The list spans frontier epics like 1883 and 1923, hard-edged favorites such as Hell on Wheels and Longmire, and newer entries including Dutton Ranch and Marshals. You’ll also find true-to-the-genre standouts like Lawmen: Bass Reeves and Joe Pickett, which bring crime, drama, and action into the modern western fold. Whether you want dusty trail drama, lawmen chasing justice, or a slower burn with sharp dialogue, these picks show how wide the western format can be. There’s something here for fans who want classic atmosphere and for viewers who like their westerns with a contemporary edge.
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Dutton Ranch
drama · western
Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler fight to survive on their cherished 7,000-acre ranch amid tough times and stiff competition, while ensuring young Carter becomes the man he's supposed to be.
Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros, Phil Abraham, Jessica Lowrey, Greg YaitanesCast Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Finn Little, Juan Pablo Raba, Jai CourtneyParamount Plus -
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Marshals
action · crime · drama · western
With the Yellowstone Ranch behind him, Kayce Dutton joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals, combining his skills as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to bring range justice to Montana, where he and his teammates must balance family, duty and the high psychological cost that comes with serving as the last line of defense in the region's war on violence.
Directed by Christopher Chulack, Gonzalo Amat, John Erick Dowdle, Guy Ferland, Greg YaitanesCast Luke Grimes, Ash Santos, Tatanka Means, Logan Marshall-Green, Arielle KebbelParamount Plus -
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1883
drama · western
Follow the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. A stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land — Montana.
Directed by Ben Richardson, Christina Alexandra Voros, Taylor SheridanCast Tim McGraw, Sam Elliott, Faith Hill, Isabel May, LaMonica GarrettParamount Plus -
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Hell on Wheels
drama · western
The epic story of post-Civil War America, focusing on Cullen Bohannon, a Confederate soldier who sets out to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who killed his wife. His journey takes him west to Hell on Wheels, a dangerous, raucous, lawless melting pot of a town that travels with and services the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, an engineering feat unprecedented for its time.
Directed by David Von Ancken, Adam Davidson, Neil LaBute, Michael Nankin, David StraitonCast Anson Mount, Colm Meaney, Robin McLeavy, Phil Burke, Christopher HeyerdahlAMC+Paramount Plus -
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1923
drama · western
Follow a new generation of the Dutton family during the early twentieth century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression all plague the mountain west, and the Duttons who call it home.
Directed by Ben Richardson, Guy FerlandCast Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford, Brandon Sklenar, Julia Schlaepfer, Jerome FlynnParamount Plus -
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Longmire
action · crime · drama · western
A Wyoming sheriff rebuilds his life and career following the death of his wife. Based on the “Walt Longmire” series of mystery novels written by best-selling author Craig Johnson.
Directed by J. Michael Muro, Christopher Chulack, Michael Offer, T.J. Scott, Peter WellerCast Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff, Lou Diamond Phillips, Cassidy Freeman, Adam BartleyParamount Plus -
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Lawmen: Bass Reeves
drama · western
The story of Bass Reeves, the legendary lawman of the wild West, is brought to life. Reeves worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing over 3,000 of the most dangerous criminals without ever being wounded—and is believed to be the inspiration for The Lone Ranger.
Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros, Damian MarcanoCast David Oyelowo, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck, Barry PepperNetflixParamount Plus -
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Joe Pickett
western · drama
A game warden and his family navigate the changing political and socio-economic climate in a small rural town in Wyoming on the verge of economic collapse. Surrounded by rich history and vast wildlife, the township hides decades of schemes and secrets that are yet to be uncovered.
Directed by Drew Dowdle, John Erick Dowdle, Everardo Gout, Jennifer Morrison, Janice CookeCast Michael Dorman, Julianna Guill, Sharon Lawrence, Skywalker Hughes, Mustafa SpeaksParamount Plus -
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Gunsmoke
western
Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television.
Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, Harry Harris, Ted Post, Bernard McEveety, Vincent McEveetyCast James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis, Dennis WeaverPeacock PremiumParamount Plus -
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Hey Dude
comedy · kids & family · western
Hey Dude is an American Western comedy series that aired from 1989 to 1991. The show was broadcast on the Nickelodeon network, and aired reruns on Nickelodeon until early 1999, and now on TeenNick ever since late 2011. Hey Dude was Nickelodeon's second original live action television series, following the 1984 series Out of Control.
The series was set on the fictional "Bar None Dude Ranch" near the city of Tucson, Arizona. It portrayed the lives of the ranch's owner, his son, a female ranch hand, and four teenage summer employees. Hey Dude was a comedy geared towards a teenage audience.
The complete series have been released on DVD. Only the first four seasons are on iTunes.
Directed by Ross K. Bagwell Jr., Frederick King KellerCast David Brisbin, Kelly Brown, Debi Kalman, Christine Taylor, Joe TorresParamount Plus
Wrapping Up
From frontier survival stories to modern crime-driven ranch dramas, these picks show how much range the western genre still has on Paramount Plus. The mix of drama, action, comedy, and crime gives you plenty of ways to find your next binge, whether you prefer big historical stakes or tighter, character-led stories. Bookmark this page so you can come back when you want fresh ideas, since it’s updated regularly to reflect what’s available and worth watching. If you’re building a watchlist, this is a smart place to start and a useful one to revisit.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026