Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone spinoff, 1923, has become a global hit three months after its finale. The final chapter of 1923 aired in April, with the Prohibition-era Western wrapping up after 1923 season 2. The story was always supposed to be two chapters, so there will be no 1923 season 3. That said, its first season is having a streaming resurgence.

As per Netflix, 1923 season 1 is ranked ninth on Netflix’s global list of Top 10 shows. While 1923 isn’t currently streaming on Netflix in the US, the first season was made available to the streamer’s international audiences. The first and second seasons of 1923 can be streamed in the US on Paramount+, with the rest of Taylor Sheridan’s  TV shows.

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The popularity of 1923 season 1 should come as no surprise, considering the Yellowstone franchise has produced some of the most popular TV episodes in recent years. For instance, 1923 season 2’s finale amassed 14 million viewers globally, making it the most-watched episode of the series, which suggests that 1923 has gained popularity over time.

The numbers are similar to Yellowstone’s series finale, which aired at the end of 2024. “Life Is a Promise” had more than 13 million total viewers after just three days. The numbers suggest that, despite the controversy surrounding the final seasons of Yellowstone and 1923, the franchise shows no signs of slowing down, with multiple other spinoffs in the works.

Netflix’s release of 1923 season 1’s episodes follows the streaming platform’s release of its predecessor show, 1883, making it available to its global audience as well. 1883 also landed a spot on Netflix’s Top 10 and stayed there, proving popular with its international audience. That said, 1923 season 1 is building on Yellowstone’s existing favor on Netflix.

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Alex and Spencer at the port in 1923 season 1

With Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, I’m not surprised 1923 has captivated audiences around the world. There’s currently a ton of momentum behind the franchise. Despite the end of 1923 and its flagship show, there are at least five upcoming Yellowstone spinoffs in the works, so there’s an appetite for Sheridan’s depictions of the American West now more than ever.

Still, it’s worth noting that the series’ popularity surrounds 1923 season 1. While both seasons of the Prohibition era saga were massively popular, 1923 season 2 faced significant criticism for being too dark and for its pacing issues, with 1923 season 2’s finale ultimately being fairly divisive. That said, it’s unclear if 1923 season 2 would find the same favor.