1923

The fantastic saga of the Dutton family begins with a painful fall and a slow loss. Harrison Ford is perfect as Jake, a living monument to the old world, a monolith battling the modern world. And so is Helen Mirren as the matriarch who shuts the door to heaven right from the start. The domestic line is boldly driven by passages from Africa where we watch Spencer Dutton return home and one of the most accomplished romances I've seen in recent years. I can’t wait until 1924. (2023.04.20)

I really don’t understand how Taylor Sheridan manages to produce such high-quality work on such a massive scale. That guy must be an alien :D... But seriously, I take my hat off to him. 1923 continues the story of the Dutton family, which started last year with 1883. This time, we have Harrison Ford on board, which made my heart leap (the cowboy role suits him well). Together with Helen Mirren, they created a solid acting foundation. The series follows a similar tone, with lots of long dialogues among the characters and beautiful expositional shots of the stunning Wyoming landscape. But viewers also get a glimpse of the African continent. At first, I was worried about the multiple storylines, but Sheridan managed to keep them all in check. We’ll see what the second season brings when Spencer finally makes it to America. I’m sure the creators will surprise us again. For now, I’m quite satisfied. 8/10 (2023.03.01)