"1923" Sequel Series "1944" Announced At Paramount+

I watched the series finale 1923 Sunday night and like most viewers wished the show would of just been about Spencer Dutton and his wife Alex as the other subplots bogged it down in tedious pacing.

With the curtain closing on “1923,” Paramount+ is saddling up for the next installment in the ever-growing Yellowstone universe: 1944. Following the critical and commercial success of both 1883 and 1923, this latest prequel promises to continue the epic Dutton family saga against the dramatic backdrop of World War II.

While exact plot details remain tightly guarded, the timeline offers intriguing possibilities. In the finale of 1923, Spencer Dutton survives personal tragedy—losing his wife Alex—but is revealed to have lived on for 45 more years to raise their son, John Dutton II. By 1944, John II would be 21 years old, placing him front and center for this new series and potentially laying the foundation for the modern Dutton lineage, including John Dutton III, portrayed by Kevin Costner in Yellowstone.

Actor Brandon Sklenar, who portrayed Spencer Dutton, has expressed interest in returning, saying, “Maybe we see Spencer in 1944… That is something I would be interested in doing.” Given Spencer’s resilience and the generational storytelling that Yellowstone fans love, a return feels not just possible—but probable.

1944 is set during one of the most pivotal periods in American history. How will the Duttons confront global war, shifting power dynamics, and evolving American identity—all while protecting the Yellowstone Ranch? Taylor Sheridan’s talent for blending sweeping historical events with personal drama will likely provide viewers with another unforgettable chapter.

The success of these prequels also reinforces Sheridan’s creative partnership with Paramount. With Yellowstone ending in 2024, the franchise’s universe is far from finished. Beyond 1944, there’s growing buzz around new series including The Madison, a Beth and Rip spinoff, and even early conversations about a Kayce Dutton-led project for CBS.

For fans, the Dutton legacy continues to thrive—and 1944 looks like the most emotionally and historically charged chapter yet.

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Source: Variety

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