Are you ready to go back into the final chapter of this Western drama? If yes, then continue reading to find out more about 1923 Season 2.
The fans of this highly appreciated series were excited to find their favorite show being a part of Paramount’s amazing lineup, which raised the hype for the show’s return more than ever! After all, it has been one of the best series that has gathered millions of viewers around the world who have religiously streamed the first season.
Ever since the renewal was announced, everything looked positive for the future schedule, but sadly, the delight of the fans has been overshadowed by some major changes heading toward the network plans. Right now, it seems like the release date for the majority of upcoming shows will be postponed, which the creators have also begun to hint to their audiences.
If you are curious to know what the major reasons are that have caused such a sudden turn of events, then you have come to the right place! We at Web News Observer have compiled all the latest developments that are occurring behind the scenes in order to execute a new lineup with revised release dates for many beloved shows.
Continue reading to find out more about 1923 Season 2.
1923 Season 2: What is the potential release date?
We know that the excitement among loyal fans has been incredible since the series was renewed for the second season earlier this year!
But we want to shed some light on an unfortunate update: the exact release date of the upcoming season hasn’t been confirmed. One of the main reasons for not disclosing such details early on is the fact that filming for the second season of the Yellowstone prequel, which was scheduled to start earlier this month in Montana, has now been “delayed indefinitely,” which has been majorly affected by the ongoing writers strike.
According to a report from NBC Montana, Butte Civic Center manager Bill Melvin said he was contacted by the production of the Paramount+ series that filming had been postponed as the WGA strike continued. Filming for the sophomore season of 1923 was due to start on Monday, June 5, and according to Melvin, production is paying $75,000 a month to use the Civic Center through the end of the year.
This is quite disheartening because the speculated release window will now be shifted further, which might happen sometime around next year!
We assume the series isn’t going to start production by the summer season, and it will force the crew to reschedule the filming plans, which might be able to resume sometime later this year once the writer’s strike concludes and the work on the scripts is back on track as the writers have always been a major factor in making the series a major success.
In the end, it’s safe to say that the release of the last chapter will be delayed, and once the studio reaches an agreement, it’s only then the filming can officially commence, which tends to last for months before revealing the official release date. As a result, until there is any confirmation, we will have to wait, hope for the best, and guess what will happen next!
TFW you realize there's a season 2 of #1923TV. pic.twitter.com/rOJ92NO7yC
— 1923 Official (@1923official) February 27, 2023
1923 Season 2: What to expect in the new season?
The series follows a generation of the Dutton family in 1923, during a time of various hardships, including Prohibition, drought, and the early stages of the Great Depression, which affected Montana long before the 1929 Stock Market Crash. The continuation of the plot from the prior season isn’t surprising as 1923 Season 1 holds a 91% approval rating with an average rating of 7.0/10, based on 32 reviews by critics. On Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, the series has received a score of 67 out of 100 based on 15 critic reviews, indicating “generally favorable reviews.”
The official logline for the second season hasn’t been disclosed, but it is speculated to continue the plot from the final episode, “Nothing Left to Lose,” which was directed by Ben Richardson and written by Taylor Sheridan. The plot of the episode follows: After the priests do not return, Father Renaud and Marshall Kent search for Teonna. Runs His Horse and Pete Plenty Clouds find Teonna and take her with them. Creighton is released without bail. Zane’s wife, Alice, is arrested for miscegenation, and Zane is beaten by police. Meanwhile, Spencer and Alex board a liner to London. Alex’s former fiancé, Arthur, challenges Spencer to a duel, which Spencer wins.
It's here! The season finale of #1923TV is streaming NOW on @ParamountPlus. #ParamountPlus pic.twitter.com/3Lw2fuI621
— 1923 Official (@1923official) February 26, 2023
However, Arthur attacks him, and Spencer kills him in self-defense. Although not charged, Spencer is removed from the vessel at the nearest port. Alex learns her parents have arranged for her to return to London and that she cannot leave the ship. Seeing Spencer be taken away, she declares she will find him in Bozeman, Montana. Back at the Dutton ranch, Whitfield arrives to announce that he has paid their property tax, and if they cannot pay him back by the end of the year, the deed for the land will default into his possession. Elizabeth suffers a miscarriage.
Moreover, Sheridan told Deadline that Season two is really “the second half” of season one and will wrap up the story. He explained, “This one is different than 1883 where I had the whole thing blocked out in my head. This one, I had no idea what I was going to do. I just went on a journey myself and I’m the one that made the call to the network, which is probably the greatest call they ever got. Hey, I need to make more episodes to finish this story. I need to do this in two blocks. An eight-episode block and a second eight-episode block to wrap this up. I can’t wrap it up in two episodes and do the story justice. For them, it is great because they get more content. For me, I get more runway.”
Check out an exclusive sneak peek at next month’s #emmyMagazine cover story featuring Dame Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford from @1923official. Read their interview when #emmyMagazine comes out May 4. pic.twitter.com/FozF4hOCF8
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) April 28, 2023
1923 Season 2: Frequently Asked Questions
Has the filming been delayed?
Sadly, the reports are true! The filming of the second season was delayed indefinitely due to the ongoing writers’ strike in June 2023 and the lack of a new contract offered to the writers by the AMPTP. It is expected to continue sometime later this year once the strike reaches a resolution.
Who will return to the cast?
There can be some new additions and removals to the cast of the second season, but they haven’t been confirmed yet. So, the main cast members who are expected to reprise their roles include the following stars:
Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton, Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton, Brandon, Sklenar as Spencer Dutton, Julia Schlaepfer as Alexandra, Jerome Flynn as Banner Creighton, Timothy Dalton as Donald Whitfield, Isabel May as Elsa Dutton, Aminah Nieves as Teonna Rainwater, Michelle Randolph as Liz Strafford, Darren Mann as Jack Dutton, Brian Geraghty as Zane Davis, Robert Patrick as Sheriff William McDowell, Sebastian Roché as Father Renaud, Caleb Martin as Dennis, and Brian Konowal as Clyde.
Is it the last season?
The series was set to run for two seasons, with eight episodes each finishing off the saga with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. Moreover, recently Brandon Sklenar, who stars in the series as Spencer Dutton, told the Hollywood Reporter that the show would come to a definite conclusion at the end of season 2. “No, no, it’s bookend. [The series is] still limited, but I think of it as one piece—there’s just a split in the middle, but it’s all one piece. It will conclude,” he said.
Where to stream?
When 1923 Season 2 draws close to its release date, the series will be available exclusively on Paramount+, with other series of the same genre also accessible on the streaming platform with a range of membership options. It is an American subscription video-on-demand service owned by Paramount Global. You can watch thousands of episodes of your favorite shows on any device. As, Paramount+ includes on-demand and live content from CBS, BET, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon, among other services.
Is there any teaser or trailer?
Unfortunately, no official teaser of 1923 Season 2 has been released, and we do not expect to see one as the release date and the filming status haven’t been confirmed yet, which makes it unreasonable to publish it this far ahead of schedule and give away major spoilers! In the meantime, check out the official trailer of the first season, which gives a brief insight into the prior episodes before streaming the new ones.
Catch up on the previous seasons, and let us know what you think of 1923 Season 2 is the final season in the comments.