1883 only just made its debut this past weekend, but it seems to be all anyone can talk about.
Indeed, the hype surrounding the Yellowstone prequel is high. But do you need to have watched the original show to enjoy the new spinoff? Well, that depends.
Yellowstone is set in the present day, focusing on John Dutton (Kevin Costner) and his family. 1883, meanwhile, is a prequel to the events of its parent show and follows John’s ancestors. So, it’s not absolutely necessary for you to have seen Yellowstone.
But for a full rundown on whether or not you should watch the original before checking out its spinoff, you can continue reading down below.
