Series
The American West
“The truth is always wilder.”
DocumentaryWesternAction & AdventureCrimeDrama
The story of the aftermath of the Civil War and how the United States transformed into the “land of opportunity" spanning the years 1865 to 1890. Transporting into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men, the story chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.
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Seasons & episodes
1America Divided11 Jun 2016 · 60mJesse James forms a gang in order to ensure his family's survival and Custer looks for glory in the Indian Wars. Meanwhile, Crazy Horse fights back against the U.S. in the series premiere of this docudrama.
2Two Front War18 Jun 2016 · 60mJesse James targets the railroads and Custer is sent on a secret mission into Sioux territory. Meanwhile, Grant deals with growing unrest in the west and south.
3Blood and Gold25 Jun 2016 · 60m · ★ 8.0Allan Pinkerton is hired to bring Jesse James to justice. Meanwhile, settlers flock onto Sioux land to mine gold as Grant desperately tries to keep peace.
4Showdown2 Jul 2016 · 60mCuster rides to a showdown with the Sioux at Little Big Horn. Elsewhere, Jesse James targets a bank in the northern territory, hoping to make a big statement.
5Outlaw Rising9 Jul 2016 · 60mBilly the Kid uses his talents with a gun to get what he wants; and Wyatt Earp fights for justice. Meanwhile, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse make a big decision.
6The Big Killing16 Jul 2016 · 60m · ★ 8.0Billy the Kid seeks revenge for the death of his friend; and Wyatt Earp questions his future as a lawman. Meanwhile, Jesse James reemerges from years of hiding.
7Frontier Justice23 Jul 2016 · 60mBilly the Kid and Pat Garrett's cat-and-mouse game comes to a head. Wyatt Earp moves to Tombstone. Sitting Bull returns to America.
8The Last Vendetta30 Jul 2016 · 60mIn the series finale, Wyatt Earp abandons the law in search of justice; and Jesse James is confronted by the Ford brothers. Meanwhile, Sitting Bull is accused of inciting a rebellion.
Details
- First aired
- 11 Jun 2016
- Last aired
- 30 Jul 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- AMC
- Episodes
- 8
- Votes
- 31 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
AMC Plus Apple TV channel
AMC+ Amazon Channel
AMC+
Spectrum On Demand
The Great Courses Amazon Channel
Hoopla
Philo
The Roku Channel
Pluto TV
Plex
Plex Channel
Tubi TV
KQED
Cast
- BBert Thomas MorrisNarrator (voice)
Derek CharitonBilly the Kid
David H. StevensJesse James- JJoseph CarlsonFrank James
Kera O'BryonZerelda James
Morgan LundUlysses S. Grant
Jim JackmanRutherford B. Hayes
Mike MarundeWilliam Tecumseh Sherman
John C. BaileyGen. George Armstrong Custer- WWill StrongheartCrazy Horse
Mo Brings PlentySitting Bull- JJonathan C. StewartWyatt Earp
- NNick BialisMorgan Earp
Ric MaddoxPat Garrett
