For fans of westerns, “1883” certainly looks like the real deal, coming from “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan and featuring Sam Elliott as a gnarled cowboy.
Writing and directing the premiere, Sheridan has orchestrated some high-profile cameos, and Elliott remains born for these kind of roles, providing the absolute best reason to give “1883” a shot.
Westerns were plentiful in TV’s early days and are now fairly rare, so it’s always somewhat refreshing to see an ambitious show within that genre.