Westerns became a popular genre in the 20th century. Many old westerns have become classics and some newer ones are joining them.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Western genre has long been a staple of American television, but some Westerns rank much more highly than others in terms of quality and staying power. Shows following the lives of cowboys, ranchers, bounty hunters, and cattle drivers have entertained viewers for decades and show no signs of slowing down. The Old West is an era that is fascinating to watch shows about, as it feels far removed from the present.
9 The Wild Wild West 4 seasons - 1965-1969 The Wild Wild West is a sci-fi western spy show that ran for four seasons before its cancelation. The show is about two Secret Service agents named James West and Artemus Gordon who work together to protect President Ulysses S. Grant. They utilize various steampunk-style weapons and contraptions, most of which were created by Gordon, on their personal train, the Wanderer.
Release Date October 2, 2016 Cast Anthony Hopkins, Evan Rachel Wood, Shannon Woodward, Ed Harris, James Marsden, Jimmi Simpson, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Thandie Newton, Rodrigo Santoro Genres Sci-Fi, Thriller, Western Rating TV-MA Seasons 4 Another sci-fi Western, Westworld is based on Michael Crichton's 1973 film of the same name. In the show, Westworld is the name of a Wild West-themed amusement park for the rich created in the near future.
4 Bonanza 14 seasons - 1959-1973 Bonanza is the second-longest-running Western after Gunsmoke. The series follows the Cartwright family, who live in Nevada. The Cartwrights, made up of a father and his three sons, are ranchers near Lake Tahoe. What sets Bonanza apart from other Westerns is that it centers around the everyday lives of the Cartwrights, rather than wide-sweeping stories about the West itself.
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