1923 (2022)

The critic praises the season as an ambitious, thrillingly cinematic epic, despite its sprawling storylines not always hanging together. He singles out the cinematic direction and production values, along with Sheridan’s ability to connect disparate storylines through empathy and dignity.

The review finds the prequel promising, with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren elevating it through strong performances. It praises their magnetic screen presence, while noting that some storylines feel disconnected and the school scenes risk being gratuitous.

Alston finds the series promising, with its marquee leads elevating the Yellowstone spinoff despite an uneven pilot. He praises Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford’s chemistry, while noting that the separate storylines feel disconnected.

The critic finds the premiere promising but not yet emotionally specific, with enough reasons to keep watching. They praise Harrison Ford’s compelling gravitas and single out Aminah Nieves’s performance, while expressing concern about the show’s depiction of violence against Indigenous characters.

The critic finds the pilot uneven and its future uncertain, though the Dutton-centered material is watchable. He praises Ford’s performance and Richardson’s visual command, while criticizing the diffuse plot and the Africa and boarding-school storylines.

The premiere is a strong start that introduces intriguing characters and storylines, though one rivalry feels overly familiar. The critic especially praises Helen Mirren’s commanding performance as Cara.

The critic finds the premiere promising and says it won them over, despite familiar Western territory. They especially praise Teonna’s storyline for its compelling and unflinching portrayal of Indigenous mistreatment.

Petty finds the episode slower but sees it regrouping and potentially building momentum. He praises the intersecting storylines, while criticizing how much hardship Alex endures.

The review finds the series promising as a messy family drama, though its scattered storylines make the premiere difficult to judge. It particularly praises the chemistry between Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, singling out Mirren’s performance as compelling.