Series synopsis
The American West is an American documentary western action & adventure crime drama television series that premiered on AMC on June 11, 2016. It ended on July 30, 2016. It stars Bert Thomas Morris, Derek Chariton, David H. Stevens and Joseph Carlson.
The story of the aftermath of the Civil War and how the United States transformed into the “land of opportunity" spanning the years 1865 to 1890. Transporting into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men, the story chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.
Premise
The story of the aftermath of the Civil War and how the United States transformed into the “land of opportunity" spanning the years 1865 to 1890. Transporting into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men, the story chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.
Premise: The truth is always wilder.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bert Thomas Morris as Narrator (voice)
- Derek Chariton as Billy the Kid
- David H. Stevens as Jesse James
- Joseph Carlson as Frank James
- Kera O'Bryon as Zerelda James
- Morgan Lund as Ulysses S. Grant
- Jim Jackman as Rutherford B. Hayes
- Mike Marunde as William Tecumseh Sherman
Supporting cast
- John C. Bailey as Gen. George Armstrong Custer
- Will Strongheart as Crazy Horse
- Mo Brings Plenty as Sitting Bull
- Jonathan C. Stewart as Wyatt Earp
- Nick Bialis as Morgan Earp
- Ric Maddox as Pat Garrett
- Marty Collins as John Tunstall
- Brian Leider as James Whicher
- Eric Rolland as Thomas Durant
- Samuel Dunning as Charley Ford
- Deven Davenport as Tom McLaury
- Michael Chmiel as Ike Clanton
Guest cast
- Adam Jones as Daniel Askew
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | June 11, 2016 | July 30, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
America Divided Jesse James forms a gang in order to ensure his family's survival and Custer looks for glory in the Indian Wars. Meanwhile, Crazy Horse fights back against the U.S. in the series premiere of this docudrama. |
June 11, 2016 |
| 2 |
Two Front War Jesse James targets the railroads and Custer is sent on a secret mission into Sioux territory. Meanwhile, Grant deals with growing unrest in the west and south. |
June 18, 2016 |
| 3 |
Blood and Gold Allan Pinkerton is hired to bring Jesse James to justice. Meanwhile, settlers flock onto Sioux land to mine gold as Grant desperately tries to keep peace. |
June 25, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AMC |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 11, 2016 |
| Last aired | July 30, 2016 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 22:00:00 |