Grauer analyzes the mode of travel that was most common in the early years, debunking the myth that most people traveled by covered wagon instead of train. He also notes how critical women were in 1883, adding that it’s fairly precise with reality. Read his full quote below:

One of the great myths of the American west is that everyone got to where they’re going by covered wagon. Well, more than likely they got there by train. By 1883 of course there were railroads. Crossing from Texas up to Oregon and in this case these were German immigrants trying to get to Oregon.

Of course there were dangers everywhere, so that parts pretty accurate. Animal attacks were rare, rattlesnakes of course were across the west and that could happen. Disease was the primary killer on wagon trains and usually that had something to do with bad water.Women were critical. Of course it a patriarchal society for the most part where women didn’t become necessarily captains of wagon trains or anything like that but they also made it clear that if they were to be asked to do certain things, cooking, gathering of things, acting as nurse, that they ought to have a vote. I would give that scene a 7 or an 8.

1883 Is Arguably Sheridan’s Best Show To Date

The Show Was Bolstered By Noteworthy Performances

Sheridan currently stands as one of the most prominent television producers in the modern landscape. Even though the 54-year-old might be the most popular for Yellowstone, he’s also responsible for six other Paramount shows. While viewers have personal favorites among his different projects, especially his award-winning flagship show Yellowstone, there’s a case to be made that 1883 is Sheridan’s best show.