Here's how to watch Paramount's new Yellowstone prequel series, 1883, with tips for navigating Paramount+ and Peacock. Given the significant popularity of Yellowstone over its three seasons so far and its ongoing fourth, it's no surprise that Paramount has decided to offer dedicated viewers a new angle on the story with 1883. The tricky part, however, will be figuring out where to stream all of this interrelated content.
Yellowstone's central figures are the members of the Dutton family, a dynasty that has owned and operated the largest ranch in the United States for generations. As a prequel series to the hit show, 1883 tells the Duttons' origin story, following their journey West to what will eventually become Yellowstone and their family ranch. Just as Yellowstone explores the tensions between the various people and interest groups who want to control the land—in classic Western genre fashion—1883 will likely see these same conflicts playing out in a different way during an earlier time period.
Yellowstone seasons 1-3 are available for streaming on Peacock, while season 4 can only be watched live or online through Paramount Network (not to be confused with Paramount+). 1883, on the other hand, has a different streaming plan. Here's a guide on how to watch 1883 when it premiers on December 19th.
How To Watch 1883 Online In US
Unlike Yellowstone, which is partially streaming on Peacock and Paramount Network, 1883 is available exclusively on Paramount+. This streaming platform is separate from the cable channel Paramount Network, meaning the two do not share access or content. US audiences that have been watching Yellowstone season 4 on Paramount Network will need a separate Paramount+ subscription to watch 1883.
How To Watch 1883 Online In UK & Canada
Paramount+ is now available in Canada with limited offerings, which don't include 1883, and the streaming service has yet to roll out at all in the UK. Because of this, the options for watching 1883 in the UK and Canada are currently entirely limited - though this could hopefully change in the coming months if Paramount+ offers its streaming service to a wider audience.
Will 1883 Release On Peacock?
Though Peacock currently has Yellowstone seasons 1-3, the spinoff show 1883 is a Paramount+ exclusive, meaning it probably won't come to Peacock. It is possible that Yellowstone season 4 will move to Peacock when it's finished airing live, however, since Peacock and Paramount have a licensing deal for the show that predates the latter creating its own streaming platform. But for 1883, it seems the only way to watch online truly is Paramount+.