Netflix now streaming ‘addictive' historical drama racing up the charts
Netflix has added a hit period drama series to its library that is currently the third most-watched title on the streaming platform
Netflix has recently welcomed a critically lauded period drama to its repertoire, swiftly clinching the third position on the streaming giant's TV leaderboard.
The compelling Western has viewers hooked this week, currently sitting just after the worldwide hit Squid Game's third and final instalment and the latest romantic comedy series Too Much.
First hitting screens in 2022, the show is a brainchild of Taylor Sheridan, who has already tasted success with the hit Paramount Network drama, Yellowstone.
As a prequel to the contemporary sage starring Kevin Costner, 1923 delves into the Dutton ranch's harsh early days, rewinding a hundred years back in time to unearth the rugged origins.
It doesn't just weave a captivating tale for fans of the original series, but it also parades an assembly of Hollywood heavyweights. With Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren and James Bond icon Timothy Dalton at the helm, their performances in the eight-episode inaugural season are nothing short of stellar, reports the Mirror.
This epic historical drama is currently #3 on the Netflix TV chart
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Be sure to move 1923 up your Netflix watch-list, particularly if you've savoured all four seasons of the seminal Yellowstone drama, which is also available for streaming.
And it's not solely our recommendation - ecstatic viewers have been vocal about the breathtaking period saga.
A recent convert expressed on X, "I have spared sometime for Netflix and landed on this series called 1923. I recommend it 100%."
One reviewer couldn't contain their enthusiasm, saying: "Once you start the first episode, you won't stop until the end of the last episode! Crazy series."
On Google reviews, a user heaped praise on the show, awarding it five stars and gushing: "Taylor Sheridan delivers again, picking a monumental period in history. This entire season is set in an amazing era when the ancient world fell away and the roller coaster ride toward modernity began.
"The caliber of the acting is just top-class, especially from Ford, Mirren, and Dalton. What gravitas and finesse. It is clear this tale is a multi-season arc of survival and greed, of revenge and ambition. Can't wait to see it unfold."
Another viewer sang its praises: "Gut wrenching and witty and heart breaking and love inspiring. This show is a beautiful myriad of conflicting emotions that juxtapose each other in such a beautiful way that my vocabulary fails me."
Netflix adds 'monumental' historical drama that's shooting up the charts
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"Not to mention telling the history that American public schools do not teach.
"The entire Yellowstone trilogy should be mandatory viewing in every high school across America."
Lastly, a fan applauded the series' authenticity, saying: "One of the best things about 1923 is how authentic the series feels. The show does an excellent job of capturing the look and feel of the American West in the early 20th century.
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"From the clothing and the horseback riding, to the dusty, sprawling landscapes, everything is carefully crafted to give viewers an immersive experience."
1923 could potentially be one of the finest dramas depicting the American West ever broadcasted, making it a must-watch for both history enthusiasts and telly addicts.
1923 season 1 is available to stream on Netflix.
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