Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 was meant to be Kevin Costner’s
replacement for the neo-Western series Yellowstone, but it has not quite panned out.
The two-time Oscar-winning director and actor has long been associated with the Western genre,
having appeared in projects including Wyatt Earp, Dances with Wolves, and Open Range, directing the latter two titles in addition to appearing in them. When he took on the role of John Dutton in the Taylor Sheridan show, he made his triumphant return to the genre.The Kevin Costner Western proved to be quite popular, gathering an ever-growing audience that allowed the season 5 premiere to break the record for the most-watched series premiere of 2022 (as of that November) with 12.1 million viewers tuning in. The show has also spawned a variety of spinoffs, including the prequels 1883 and 1923, an upcoming sequel show, and more. However, Costner departed the series after appearing in season 5 part 1, and it was also announced that the upcoming part 2 will be the flagship show’s final episodes.
