1923 Season 2 Achieves Record Viewership Despite Divisive Reception

The Yellowstone prequel sees a 56% rise in audience engagement while facing criticism for excessive violence and disconnected subplots.

Season 2 of 1923 has outpaced its predecessor with a 56% increase in viewership, including a premiere that garnered 17 million global viewers.
Social media engagement has surged, with 77 million views, an 11-fold increase over Season 1, according to Paramount Global.
Fans have expressed frustration with repetitive plotlines, excessive violence, and a Native American subplot that feels disconnected from the main story.
Brandon Sklenar, praised for his portrayal of Spencer Dutton, has described the Season 2 finale as one of the most beautiful scripts he has ever read.
Taylor Sheridan has confirmed that 1923 will conclude after Season 2, though the Dutton family saga is expected to continue through potential spin-offs like the upcoming 1944.