20 Best Western TV Shows to Stream Right Now
Find the best western TV shows to stream, from Yellowstone and Justified to Deadwood, Longmire, and Lonesome Dove, plus newer frontier dramas.
If you’re looking for the best western TV shows to stream, this list makes it easy to find something that fits your mood, whether you want frontier family drama, lawmen, or hard-edged action. Yellowstone, 1883, 1923, and Dutton Ranch cover the Dutton saga from different angles, while Longmire, Justified, and Deadwood lean into crime, conflict, and tough-guy storytelling. For a more classic trail-drive feel, Lonesome Dove stands out, and Godless, Hell on Wheels, and American Primeval bring different shades of danger and survival to the West. You’ll also find smaller-town stories like When Hope Calls and Hope Valley: 1874, plus genre blends such as Wynonna Earp for viewers who want something a little offbeat.
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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.
Why watch: If you like action-driven law enforcement stories with western roots, this may fit well. Its mix of crime, drama, and western elements suggests a more modern, high-stakes take on frontier justice.
Directed by Christopher Chulack, Gonzalo Amat, John Erick Dowdle, Guy Ferland, Greg YaitanesCast Luke Grimes, Ash Santos, Tatanka Means, Logan Marshall-Green, Arielle KebbelParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Yellowstone
1 Emmy nomination
drama · western
Follow the violent world of the Dutton family, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. Led by their patriarch John Dutton, the family defends their property against constant attack by land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first National Park.
Why watch: If you want a central modern western with family conflict at its core, this is an easy pick. The drama and western mix makes it a strong choice for viewers drawn to land disputes, power struggles, and ranch life.
Directed by Stephen Kay, Taylor Sheridan, Christina Alexandra Voros, Guy Ferland, John DahlCast Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole HauserPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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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.
Why watch: If you’re interested in a ranch-centered story focused on survival and family, this one should appeal. Its drama and western blend points to character-first storytelling with plenty of tension.
Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros, Phil Abraham, Jessica Lowrey, Greg YaitanesCast Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Finn Little, Juan Pablo Raba, Jai CourtneyParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Lonesome Dove
Won 7 Emmys 19 nominations
adventure · drama · western
A pair of longtime friends and former Texas Rangers crave one last adventure before hanging-up their spurs. After stealing over a thousand head of cattle from rustlers south of the border, they recruit an unlikely crew of hands to drive the herd 3,000 miles north to the grasslands of Montana.
Why watch: If you enjoy classic long-form western adventures, this is a great match. Its adventure and drama labels make it especially appealing for viewers who like a big journey and a large ensemble.
Directed by Simon WincerCast Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane, Robert UrichAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Son
drama · history · western
The multigenerational epic follows two concurrent time periods: One, the story of young Eli McCullough after he is kidnapped and indoctrinated into a tribe of Comanches in 1849. The other, 60 years later, when we see a grown Eli struggle to maintain his family’s cattle empire during the turbulent Bandit Wars of South Texas. Based on Philipp Meyer’s acclaimed novel.
Why watch: If you like historical westerns with a generational sweep, this is worth a look. The dual time periods and history angle suggest a story that connects family legacy to frontier conflict.
Directed by Kevin Dowling, Jeremy Webb, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Tom Vaughan, Ellen KurasCast Pierce Brosnan, Jacob Lofland, Henry Garrett, Paola Núñez, Zahn McClarnonAMC+More details on IMDb →
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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.
Why watch: If you want a western with crime and mystery mixed in, this is a strong fit. It should suit viewers who prefer a sheriff-led series with character tension and a procedural edge.
Directed by J. Michael Muro, Christopher Chulack, Michael Offer, T.J. Scott, Peter WellerCast Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff, Lou Diamond Phillips, Cassidy Freeman, Adam BartleyAmazon Prime VideoParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Little House on the Prairie
Won 4 Emmys Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (1978) · 17 nominations
drama · family · romance · western
When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s is full of adventure, tragedy, and triumph. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Why watch: If you prefer a gentler, family-focused western, this is the one to choose. Its drama, family, and romance elements make it a good match for viewers who want pioneer life with emotional warmth.
Directed by Michael Landon, William F. Claxton, Maury Dexter, Victor French, Leo PennCast Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush, Sidney GreenbushAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Little House on the Prairie
drama · family · romance · western
Follow Laura Ingalls, a young pioneer girl who comes-of-age during America's westward expansion, and her family as they travel across the country in search of a new life.
Why watch: If you like coming-of-age stories set in the American frontier, this may be a good fit. Its family and romance elements suggest a more personal take on westward expansion.
Directed by Kat Candler, Sydney Freeland, Julie Anne Robinson, Sarah Adina Smith, Erica TremblayCast Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald, Alice Halsey, Skywalker Hughes, Kowen CadorathNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Justified
Won 2 Emmys Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2011) · 8 nominations
action · crime · drama · mystery · thriller · western
A character drama based on the 2001 Elmore Leonard short story "Fire in the Hole." Leonard's tale centers around U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of Kentucky, a quiet but strong-willed official of the law. The tale covers his high-stakes job, as well as his strained relationships with his ex-wife and father.
Why watch: If you enjoy lawmen, sharp dialogue, and crime-heavy storytelling, this is a standout option. Its mystery and thriller elements add extra tension to the western setting.
Directed by Adam Arkin, Jon Avnet, Peter Werner, Michael Dinner, John DahlCast Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts, Erica TazelHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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1883
3 Emmy nominations
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.
Why watch: If you want a western that follows a family on the move, this is an easy recommendation. The story’s journey west and focus on hardship make it appealing to viewers who like sweeping frontier drama.
Directed by Ben Richardson, Christina Alexandra Voros, Taylor SheridanCast Tim McGraw, Sam Elliott, Faith Hill, Isabel May, LaMonica GarrettParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Deadwood
Won 8 Emmys Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (2004) · 28 nominations
crime · drama · history · western
The story of the early days of Deadwood, South Dakota; woven around actual historic events with most of the main characters based on real people. Deadwood starts as a gold mining camp and gradually turns from a lawless wild-west community into an organized wild-west civilized town. The story focuses on the real-life characters Seth Bullock and Al Swearengen.
Why watch: If you like historical westerns with crime and power struggles, this should be high on your list. The mix of real events and lawless-town energy suits viewers who want a gritty, character-driven series.
Directed by Ed Bianchi, Daniel Minahan, Davis Guggenheim, Gregg Fienberg, Mark TinkerCast Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Brad Dourif, W. Earl BrownMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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1923
2 Emmy nominations
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.
Why watch: If you enjoy westerns about family legacy under pressure, this is a strong choice. The early twentieth-century setting adds a different flavor from the usual frontier era.
Directed by Ben Richardson, Guy FerlandCast Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford, Brandon Sklenar, Julia Schlaepfer, Jerome FlynnParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Ransom Canyon
drama · romance · western
Passions run deep in a small Texas town, as three ranching dynasties fight for their land, their legacies and the people they love.
Why watch: If you like modern ranch drama with romance mixed in, this series may be for you. Its focus on competing families and personal stakes should appeal to viewers who enjoy land-and-legacy stories.
Directed by Michael Offer, Amanda Marsalis, David McWhirter, Meera Menon, Melanie MayronCast Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly, Garrett Wareing, Marianly Tejada, Jack SchumacherNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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When Hope Calls
drama · romance · western
Sisters Lillian and Grace open an orphanage in the 1916 Western town of Brookfield. Caught between the traditions of cattle ranchers and the ambitions of a growing town, the duo strive to find romance and happiness while overcoming the challenges of helping the children in their care.
Why watch: If you want a western with heart, community, and romance, this is a good pick. The orphanage premise and small-town setting give it a warmer tone than many frontier dramas.
Directed by Megan Follows, Don McBrearty, Bradley Walsh, Don McCutcheon, T.W. PeacockeCast Neil Crone, Wendy Crewson, Hanneke Talbot, Jefferson Brown, Elizabeth SaundersNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Hell on Wheels
1 Emmy nomination
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.
Why watch: If you enjoy lawless settings and a revenge-driven western, this is a strong fit. Its railroad-era backdrop and drama-heavy approach make it appealing for viewers who like historical grit.
Directed by David Von Ancken, Adam Davidson, Neil LaBute, Michael Nankin, David StraitonCast Anson Mount, Colm Meaney, Robin McLeavy, Phil Burke, Christopher HeyerdahlAMC+Paramount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Godless
Won 3 Emmys 12 nominations
action · drama · western
A ruthless outlaw terrorizes the West in search of a former member of his gang, who’s found a new life in a quiet town populated only by women.
Why watch: If you want a western centered on a lone outlaw threat and a tightly focused town story, this is a great choice. The action and drama blend should appeal to viewers who like tense, isolated settings.
Directed by Scott FrankCast Jack O'Connell, Michelle Dockery, Scoot McNairy, Merritt Wever, Thomas Brodie-SangsterNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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American Primeval
2 Emmy nominations
action · drama · thriller · western
A mother and son fleeing from their past form a found family while confronting a harsh landscape of freedom and cruelty in the American West.
Why watch: If you prefer westerns with survival tension and a harsh landscape, this one fits that taste well. The action, drama, and thriller mix suggests a serious, pressure-filled story.
Directed by Peter BergCast Taylor Kitsch, Betty Gilpin, Dane DeHaan, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Derek HinkeyNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Texas Rising
3 Emmy nominations
drama · history · western
A chronicle of the Texas Revolution, the uprising against the tyranny of Mexican dictator Santa Anna, from the battle of the Alamo to the battle of San Jacinto, and the rise of the Texas Rangers.
Why watch: If you’re interested in Texas history and the rise of the Texas Rangers, this is a natural pick. Its historical angle should appeal to viewers who like westerns grounded in real conflict.
Directed by Roland JofféCast Bill Paxton, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Olivier Martinez, Thomas Jane, Crispin GloverAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Wynonna Earp
action · drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · thriller · western
Wyatt Earp's great granddaughter Wynonna battles demons and other creatures with her unique abilities and a posse of dysfunctional allies - the only thing that can bring the paranormal to justice.
Why watch: If you want a western that also dips into fantasy and horror, this is the obvious wildcard here. It’s best for viewers who like a genre blend and a heroine-led fight against supernatural threats.
Directed by Paolo Barzman, Ron Murphy, Brett Sullivan, April Mullen, Peter StebbingsCast Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, Varun SarangaAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Hope Valley: 1874
drama · western
Back to the earliest days of the community that would one day grow into beloved Hope Valley, exploring faith, courage, and the joy of building a life together from the ground up.
Why watch: If you enjoy faith-forward community stories set in the early West, this should be a good match. Its drama and western elements suggest a reflective look at building a life together from the ground up.
Directed by Martin Wood, Alysse Leite-Rogers, Mike RohlCast Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres, Jill Hennessy, Roan Curtis, Lachlan QuarmbyAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
Whether you want a family saga, a law-and-order story, or a classic frontier journey, this roundup gives you plenty of strong options to explore. The titles here span drama, crime, action, adventure, and western storytelling, so it’s easy to match a series to your taste. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you want a fresh place to start. It’s updated regularly as new western series are added and current picks shift.
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