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What are the best western TV shows?
The Old West (often referred to as the Wild West) is a period in American history starting at the end of the Civil War all the way to the early 1900s. It was during this time that pioneers moved westward in search of land, wealth, better lives, and on some occasions, to escape the law. In terms of geography, the Old West spans the entire Mississippi River, from Minnesota to Louisiana, covering roughly 31 states. Many consider the Old West as one of the best times in American history. Many historians and artists called it the "winning of the West" that heralded the triumph of "civilization" over "savagery". It was a time of adventuring, discovery, and gold rushes but it was also a time filled with a lot of hardships.
The Old West is a favorite genre for modern media such as in films, to the point where it started to romanticize its stories rather than focusing on facts. We can't blame them though as there were plenty of myths and legends to draw inspiration from. The time of the Old West might be over but it has had a lasting effect on the imagination of Americans to this day. Outside of films, the Old West has been an inspiration for literature, games, and TV shows. Let's focus on that latter part, shall we? There have been various Western TV shows through the years and if you want to check them out, have a look at our list below. We've included some of the best Western TV shows that you can start watching today.
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- #1May 23, 2018"Godless on Netflix is an action packed western drama mini series. If you like westerns, then this is for you and even if you normally don't like me, the plot is interesting enough to keep you watching. I think the acting is great and there are just enough episodes to make you watch them all."
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Godless - #2May 23, 2018"I really love Westworld. It's one of my favorite shows on air right now, don't get me wrong, but I'm not sure I would classify it strictly as a "western". Part of the story takes place in an environment similar to the Old West, but overall, it is more sci-fi and thriller than it is western."
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Westworld - #3May 18, 2018"One of the best crime shows i have seen, i did not even know about it till it was recommended to me by a friend. It just has a pace that will keep you at the edge of your seats throughout. I just wish there were more episodes since i watched them all ."
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Hell on Wheels - #4May 11, 2018"I tried I really tried, but this show is not good at all, the characters are flat and predictable. The storylines are bad, and just overall it is a no sadly, my husband and I were hoping for a good modern day western and this just did not pan out."
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Longmire - #5May 23, 2018"I mean, it is a western themed TV show but its definitely not the "best" out there. Deadwood is pretty new too considering it came out in 2004 but it doesn't beat the classics that came out in the 60's-80's."
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Deadwood - #6May 14, 2018"I loved watching this show with my parents when I was a child. So, I was happy to find the first season. It has a lot of action and adventure. I definitely recommend this TV season of the Wild Wild West."
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The Wild Wild West - #7May 21, 2018"Love this classic series! Great acting."
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| Rank | Answers | Type | Votes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gunsmoke | TV Shows | 14 | Paid |
| 2 | Westworld | TV Shows | 11 | Paid |
| 3 | Longmire | TV Shows | 11 | Paid |
| 4 | Deadwood | TV Shows | 9 | Paid |
| 5 | Godless | TV Shows | 8 | Paid |
| 6 | The Wild Wild West | TV Shows | 7 | Paid |
| 7 | Hell on Wheels | TV Shows | 7 | Paid |
| 8 | Wynonna Earp | TV Shows | 0 | Paid |