Why 1923 Season 2 Release is Testing Paramount+ Subscribers’ Patience

When it comes to Taylor Sheridan’s Western saga, Yellowstone might hog the spotlight, but its prequel 1923 Season 2 has been quietly roping in fans with its own brand of gritty storytelling. Starring none other than Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, 1923 dives into the Dutton family’s trials during the Prohibition Era and Great Depression.

‘1923’ Season 2 Breaks Paramount+ Release Record

1923 Season 2 is set to break a Paramount+ record and not the kind fans are eager to celebrate. When the first episode of the second season finally drops on February 23, 2025, it will have been a whopping two years, two months, and five days since the premiere of Season 1 back on December 18, 2022. That’s a delay longer than most of us can go without binge-watching a series.

What Makes This Wait Record-Breaking?

With this two-plus-year gap, 1923 will officially hold the record for the longest time between seasons of a live-action Paramount+ original series. Sure, it’s not the gold-plated accolade anyone was hoping for, but a record’s a record, right?

To make things more interesting, this isn’t the first time a Paramount+ show has tested viewers’ patience. Consider these examples:

• Star Trek: Picard: Season 1 premiered on January 23, 2020, and fans didn’t see Season 2 until March 3, 2022 a gap of two years and two months.
• Star Trek: Discovery: Season 4 aired on November 18, 2021, and the next season isn’t hitting screens until April 4, 2024 a delay of two years and five months.

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Why Such a Long Wait?

There’s no official word on why the wait is so painfully long, but one can imagine the challenges of coordinating a series starring Hollywood royalty like Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. Throw in detailed historical sets, costume design, and all that Taylor Sheridan magic, and it’s clear this isn’t your average cowboy drama.

Why Is 1923 Season 2 Taking So Long?

If you’re one of the many fans wondering why 1923 Season 2 seems to be crawling to the starting line, you’re not alone. The wait has been so long, even the Dutton family might have managed to plant a new ranch, fight off rivals, and host a rodeo competition in the time it’s taking to get this show back on Paramount+.

Yes, the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes of 2023 definitely caused some delays for 1923 Season 2. But here’s the thing plenty of other shows faced the same roadblocks and still managed to bounce back without making fans feel like they’ve been stranded in a time loop.

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Unlike sci-fi or fantasy shows that spend months in post-production crafting alien worlds or dragon battles, 1923 doesn’t rely heavily on special effects. Sure, there are sprawling Montana landscapes and a few dramatic gunfights, but nothing that should take two years to piece together.

Blame Taylor Sheridan’s Packed Schedule

If we’re pointing fingers, they’re landing squarely on Taylor Sheridan. The man is talented, no doubt, but he’s also trying to juggle a dozen things at once. Let’s take stock of his to-do list:

1. Wrapping up Yellowstone: This isn’t just a TV show; it’s practically a national treasure. Balancing the final season and Kevin Costner rumored drama was no small feat.
2. Creating new shows: Sheridan launched Lioness, among other projects, adding even more chaos to his already overloaded calendar.
3. Overseeing Yellowstone spin-offs: From 1883 to 1944 and beyond, Sheridan has been building a universe bigger than the Dutton ranch itself.

Behind-the-Scenes Drama Didn’t Help

Let’s not forget the Yellowstone drama that unfolded between Sheridan and Kevin Costner. The tension reportedly impacted production schedules, including everything else Sheridan had cooking. Add in some Hollywood-sized egos, and you’ve got a recipe for delays.

Fans Are Losing Patience

It’s been almost two years since Season 1 premiered, and fans are getting restless. At this rate, they might have to rewatch the first season just to remember what happened or take up ranching themselves to fill the void.

What’s Next?

Here’s the hopeful part: now that the strikes are over and the dust has settled on other projects, Sheridan can turn his full attention to 1923. Fans are eager for a release date, and the longer it takes, the higher the expectations will be. No pressure, right?

Final Thoughts

While the delays for 1923 Season 2 are frustrating, the show’s strong first season gives fans a reason to stick around. Let’s just hope we don’t have to wait so long for Season 3 or worse, start naming cows to pass the time.