Series synopsis
Hatfields & McCoys is an American western drama television series that premiered on History on May 28, 2012. It ended on May 30, 2012. It was created by Ted Mann. It stars Kevin Costner, Bill Paxton, Matt Barr and Tom Berenger.
It’s the true American story of a legendary family feud—one that spanned decades and nearly launched a war between Kentucky and West Virginia. The Hatfield-McCoy saga begins with Devil Anse Hatfield and Randall McCoy.. Close friends and comrades until near the end of the Civil War, they return to their neighboring homes—Hatfield in West Virginia, McCoy just across the Tug River border in Kentucky—to increasing tensions, misunderstandings and resentments that soon explode into all-out warfare bet ...
Premise
It’s the true American story of a legendary family feud—one that spanned decades and nearly launched a war between Kentucky and West Virginia. The Hatfield-McCoy saga begins with Devil Anse Hatfield and Randall McCoy.. Close friends and comrades until near the end of the Civil War, they return to their neighboring homes—Hatfield in West Virginia, McCoy just across the Tug River border in Kentucky—to increasing tensions, misunderstandings and resentments that soon explode into all-out warfare between their families. As hostilities grow, friends, neighbors and outside forces join the fight, bringing the two states to the brink of another civil war.
Premise: Never Forgive. Never Forget.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kevin Costner as 'Devil' Anse Hatfield
- Bill Paxton as Randall McCoy
- Matt Barr as Johnse Hatfield
- Tom Berenger as Jim Vance
- Powers Boothe as Judge Valentine 'Wall' Hatfield
- Andrew Howard as 'Bad' Frank Phillips
- Jena Malone as Nancy McCoy
- Sarah Parish as Levicy Hatfield
Supporting cast
- Lindsay Pulsipher as Roseanna McCoy
- Ronan Vibert as Perry Cline
- Joe Absolom as Selkirk McCoy
- Noel Fisher as Ellison 'Cotton Top' Mounts
- Boyd Holbrook as William 'Cap' Hatfield
- Tom McKay as Jim McCoy
- Sam Reid as Tolbert McCoy
- Mare Winningham as Sally McCoy
- Greg Patmore as 'Good' Lias Hatfield
- John Bell as Audie
- Katie Griffiths as Alifair McCoy
- Jack Laskey as Squirrel-Huntin' Sam McCoy
Guest cast
- Maria Popa as Fanny McCoy
- Michael Greco as Bill Staton
- Alixandra Fuchs as Kate Schoonover
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | May 28, 2012 | May 30, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 The clash of clans begins when a Hatfield murders a McCoy, and Randall McCoy's daughter and Devil Anse Hatfield's son begin a tempestuous, forbidden love affair. |
May 28, 2012 |
| 2 |
Part 2 When the McCoys murder Anse's younger brother, the Hatfields ride out to get bloody revenge. Soon, friends, neighbors, and outside forces join the feud, and all-out hostilities between the Hatfields and McCoys bring West Virginia and Kentucky to the brink of Civil War. |
May 29, 2012 |
| 3 |
Part 3 Bad Frank's raids force the besieged Hatfields deeper into the mountains; the impulsive Johnse sets his sights on another McCoy woman; the ruthless Nancy McCoy spies on the Hatfields; and the feud leads to a shattering New Year's Day battle. |
May 30, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 28, 2012 |
| Last aired | May 30, 2012 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 21:00:00 |