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What to Watch After 1923
From Bunkers to Ranches: Four Must‑Watch Picks for Fans of 1923
If you’re drawn to the rugged drama of Taylor Sheridan’s 1923, you’ll find a curated quartet that spans the spectrum—from fresh, high‑concept thrillers to the timeless grit of the Dutton saga. Dive into Paradise, a post‑apocalyptic political thriller that pits a Secret Service agent against a hidden elite, then swing back to The Artful Dodger, where a reformed pickpocket‑turned‑surgeon navigates love and crime in 1850s Australia. Follow the Dutton bloodline to its roots in 1883, a harrowing wagon‑train odyssey, and cap it off with Yellowstone, the modern powerhouse that keeps the family’s battles for land and legacy alive.
What ties these four titles together is more than just shared genre tags; they each explore the clash between personal ambition and larger forces—be it a drought, a corporate conspiracy, or the relentless push of civilization into untamed territory. Paradise offers a speculative lens on power and survival, while The Artful Dodger adds a swashbuckling, redemption‑driven twist to historical crime. 1883 and Yellowstone serve as the perfect bookends, delivering the classic western drama that made 1923 a fan favorite, ensuring viewers get both fresh intrigue and the comfort of familiar, beloved storytelling.
Why these shows are similar to 1923
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.
These recommendations branch out from 1923 with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
Paradise
TV • 2025
crime • drama
Why Watch Next
Paradise offers a gritty, politically charged thriller set in an underground bunker, echoing 1923’s themes of survival and power struggles while delivering a fresh, contemporary sci‑fi twist.
Overview
The tranquility in a serene, wealthy community inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high stakes investigation unfolds.
The Artful Dodger
TV • 2023
drama • crime • action_adventure
Why Watch Next
The Artful Dodger blends period drama with crime and redemption, mirroring 1923’s historical backdrop and family conflict, and its high audience love makes it a compelling companion.
Overview
It's a tale of reinvention, betrayal, redemption, and love with a twist. Jack Dawkins is The Artful Dodger, whose pickpocketing fingers have become the skilled hands of a surgeon. He is torn between an impossible love and the criminal underworld he secretly craves. This will require Artfulness.
1883
TV • 2021
drama • western
Why Watch Next
1883 is the direct prequel to Yellowstone, tracing the Dutton lineage across the frontier; its thematic resonance with 1923’s ranch‑centric drama and strong fan approval cement its place.
Overview
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.
Yellowstone
TV • 2018
western • drama
Why Watch Next
Yellowstone continues the saga of the Duttons with modern stakes, delivering the same rugged western drama that fans of 1923 adore, making it an indispensable recommendation.
Overview
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.
More shows and movies featuring actors from 1923
Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to 1923.
Catherine the Great
TV • 2019
Why It’s Relevant
This historical drama about Catherine the Great mirrors the period setting and political intrigue of '1923', offering a similarly rich, dramatic tone.
Shrinking
TV • 2023
Why It’s Relevant
This critically acclaimed dramedy explores grief and honest self‑reflection, echoing the emotional depth and personal struggle suggested by the reference title.
Prime Suspect
TV • 1991
Why It’s Relevant
Prime Suspect delivers a gritty, character‑driven drama with strong female leadership, echoing the serious, investigative vibe of the reference title.
Documentary Now!
TV • 2015
Why It’s Relevant
Documentary Now! provides a sharply witty, critically acclaimed parody that, while tonal‑wise different, showcases high‑quality storytelling that fans of well‑crafted series appreciate.