If you’re looking for some Rugged Western TV series to watch, here are some great choices, mixing classic cowboy themes with modern grit:

American Primeval

 

Dark & Gritty; a raw, violent take on the birth of America. Set in the early days of the American frontier, the series will explore themes of violence, survival, and the brutal struggle to establish civilization. It follows settlers, outlaws, and Native American tribes as they clash over land and power.

Yellowstone

 

A neo-Western drama following the Dutton family, who own the largest contiguous ranch in Montana, facing conflict from developers, Native American tribes, and the government.

1883

A gripping Yellowstone prequel that follows the Dutton family’s treacherous journey westward as they seek a new life in Montana.

1923

Another Yellowstone prequel starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, set during the Great Depression and Prohibition, showing the Dutton family’s struggles.

Landman

 

Set in the boomtowns of West Texas, Landman offers a contemporary tale of fortune-seeking among roughnecks and billionaires in the oil sector. The narrative centers on Tommy Norris (portrayed by Billy Bob Thornton), a landman responsible for securing drilling rights, navigating the industry's perils and ethical complexities.

Longmire

 

A crime drama with a Western feel, following Sheriff Walt Longmire as he upholds justice in Wyoming while dealing with personal struggles.

Godless

 

A limited series about a town run by women after most of the men died in a mining accident. It features a ruthless outlaw hunting down his former protégé.

Justified

 

A modern Western about U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, who enforces the law in Kentucky with an old-school cowboy style.

The English

 

A revenge-driven Western starring Emily Blunt as an Englishwoman teaming up with a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout to survive the brutal American frontier.

Deadwood

 

A brutal and raw take on the Wild West, following the rise of Deadwood, South Dakota, and its lawless society.