Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Unhappy with What Went Down With ‘1883’

The Yellowstone franchise can’t get away from the rumor mill.

It’s rumored that 1883 stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have turned sour over the idea that no plans are in place to bring James and Margaret Dutton back for another season. But is that truly the case, or just some horse pucky?

When 1883 first started airing in December 2021, the idea of Yellowstone’s expanding universe was still a new idea, with the initial plan for it to be a standalone season showcasing the Dutton family’s origins within Montana’s Paradise Valley. And its short-lived nature seemed to be doubly implied on the flagship drama itself, with a Season 4 flashback going so far as to show fans how James died. But now that Paramount+ and Paramount Network have worked with Taylor Sheridan to create a whole industry for these series, rumors surfaced around the idea that McGraw and Hill are upset about not having a chance to reprise their roles for a new season.

But then the rep’s claim was countered by RadarOnline alleging that sources close to the Grammy-winning couple say they have indeed felt slighted by the fact that 1923’s run will continue based on who’s heading up the callsheet. Which probably wouldn’t be helped by knowing just how wildly expensive the prequel’s first season was to produce.

While McGraw and Hill’s rumored feelings about 1883’s limited nature should be taken with a grain of salt, the prequel’s more recent ratings success via its full linear run on Paramount Network proved that fans will watch through whatever platform they can get their eyeballs on. So it’s possible that they and others whose characters survived the first season’s heartbreaking finale may have more confidence in its future now than they would have been when the show first hit streaming.

Fans with Paramount+ subscriptions can rewatch 1883 to their heart’s content, while a Peacock subscription would be needed to watch the Yellowstone scene depicting James’ presumed death.