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Our age of streaming is used to the serialized, bingeable format that nearly every show offers these days, but that wasn’t always the norm. For most of its lifespan, television has been a long-term commitment where audiences would have to wait a week (and then months) between installments, extending the drama and giving the story time to breathe. Western TV shows typically fall into that old-school method of storytelling, though there are some that feel almost as if they were made for the more modern streaming-style world.

We’ve put together a group of Western dramas based on either their serialized or anthology-like nature or their high bingeability that make them perfect for this modern age. While most of these are modern shows made within the last 30-something years, they all harken back (in one way or another) to the old American West, to a time long passed. So if you’re ready for a historical venture into the unknown or a Western-flavored triumph of 21st century proportions, look no further than these shows that feel as if they were made for streaming.

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‘Hell on Wheels’ (2011–2016)

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It wasn’t until the 2010s that the streaming craze really took off, with platforms producing their own original content to rival what audiences were used to on cable. So, Hell on Wheels predated House of Cards by a few years, reminding audiences that AMC still had what it takes to tell a riveting, serialized historical drama in record time. Set on the Great Plains, this show is one of the most notable Western programs in the last decade — perfect for fans of streaming shows like 1923.

Telling the story of ex-Confederate Cullen Bohannon (Anson Mount) alongside the growing Transcontinental Railroad, the five-season drama mixes genuine history with fictional accounts to craft something quite impressive. A highly bingeable series, Hell on Wheels could easily have been a streaming show if made today. Now that it’s over, it’s certainly one worth diving back into.

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‘The Son’ (2017–2019)

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After Hell on Wheels wrapped up, AMC wasn’t done with the Western quite yet. Premiering a whole year before Yellowstone, the network’s adaptation of The Son by Philipp Meyer is a powerful two-season horse opera that grips the viewer with each new installment. Hitting many of the same beats that fans loved when binging Yellowstone (but arguably done better), this is one not to miss.

The series follows Texan cattle baron and family patriarch Eli McCullough in both the “present day” of 1915 and the past of the 1850s. Played as an old man by Pierce Brosnan in a career-defining role and Landman star Jacob Lofland in the past, The Son details both the wild frontier of the 19th century and the industrial age of the 20th — even flashing forward into the 1980s in the second season. Brosnan is at his best (and most frightening) here, offering a performance certainly worthy of the feature-level programs offered on streaming.

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‘Deadwood’ (2004–2006)

When it comes to prestige Western television, Deadwood really pioneered the concept. Streaming outlets may offer plenty of great horse operas worthy of that high-quality label, but it was HBO that first made that happen. Set in the titular South Dakota mining town, Deadwood expertly blends historical characters and events with a fictionalized narrative that almost requires a binge to fully appreciate.

Like many streaming programs today, Deadwood is full of cursing and violence, but that’s what the Old West could be like at times. With expert performances from Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver, and the rest of the impressive ensemble, this three-season drama has been hailed as one of television’s greatest for a reason. It even produced a feature-length movie finale for those who wished it went on longer.

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‘The Magnificent Seven’ (1998–2000)

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A resurgence of interest in the Western spiraled throughout the 1990s after several successful films led the charge, leading to more Western TV shows than audiences had seen since the ’60s. One such program was The Magnificent Seven, a television remake of the original 1960 film that took its time to explore the members of the title Seven in an episodic format that highlighted each gunslinger. With Michael Biehn leading the charge as Chris Larabee, he proved that he could headline the genre as well as anyone.

With a great cast and a highly bingeable two seasons, The Magnificent Seven built upon the foundation of the original film (remade in the extended two-part pilot) and gave new life to the title heroes. With the feel of classic Western television but with a more modern network television aesthetic, the series would’ve been perfect in today’s streaming landscape. It’s also just a great time that ended too soon.

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‘Into the West’ (2005)

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A Steven Spielberg-produced miniseries event, Into the West played in six two-hour episodes that deserve to be revisited again on streaming. Following the dual narratives of the Wheeler family as they pioneered the American West and the Lakota people as they react to the changes around them, the miniseries is an engaging pivot from usual Western fare that examines nearly the entire century. Armed with a who’s-who list of cast members, this TNT production could easily have been spit into several films.

With a visual quality that was impressive for the day and a plot that echoes many of the same ideas found in its streaming contemporaries (the 1883 miniseries comes to mind), Into the West is an underrated triumph that chronicles what it took to settle and civilize the wild frontier. Limited event television at its finest, Into the West embodies many of the same visual, technical, and thematic qualities that make so many streaming shows stand out as crowning achievements today. Although only six episodes, it boasts a nine-hour runtime.

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‘How the West Was Won’ (1976–1979)

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Similar to Into the West in some ways, How the West Was Won was an attempt by ABC to breathe new life into the Western film of the same name by expanding on the Macahan family as they venture into the West. Beginning with The Macahans television film, the series expanded into a three-part miniseries before eventually spawning two more seasons. Utilizing an engaging mix of episodic storytelling with occasional serialized threads, this is another program that would’ve done well on streaming.

Starring Gunsmoke legend James Arness as Zeb Macahan and Bruce Boxleitner as his nephew Luke, How the West Was Won consists of three seasons total, with each of the program’s 28 episodes running at 90 minutes a piece. In today’s streaming world where some episodes of Stranger Things run for two-hours, How the West Was Won would have thrived with an almost unlimited runtime. It’s loads of fun too, chronicling the Macahans’ story from the Civil War into the 1870s.

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‘Dead Man’s Gun’ (1997–1999)

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Anthology programs like The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror do well on streaming platforms due to the weird, strange, and one-and-done nature of the stories these shows tell. If that’s something that tickles your fancy, then Showtime’s often forgotten Dead Man’s Gun is the next bingeable Western for you. Taking inspiration from Winchester ’73, the series follows a cursed gun that changes hands every episode, leading to the unfortunate demise of whoever uses the titular firearm.

By the end of the two-season anthology, the whole thing is wrapped up in a series finale that reveals the truth about the title gun, but even without that episode, Dead Man’s Gun is a show that would’ve done wonders on streaming, especially if each season had been split in two. Narrated by Kris Kristofferson, the show featured an impressive list of guest stars that would make even The Twilight Zone blush. Just another reason why this show would’ve thrived in the streaming world.

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‘Longmire’ (2012–2017)

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Okay, this one is a bit of a cheat for two reasons. Firstly, Longmire is not a traditional Western, but a neo-Western that feels like a spiritual successor to many of the classic lawman-based horse operas of yesteryear. But the biggest reason this is a bit of a cheat is that although Longmire originally aired on A&E, the series was cancelled by the network and later revived on Netflix for its final three seasons. So, in some sense, this is actually a streaming show, though it didn’t start out as one — perhaps if it had, it would’ve lasted longer.

Following the adventures of rural Wyoming Sheriff Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor), Longmire was a great addition to the canon of the modern West that took the initial material from the Craig Johnson novels and elevated it for the screen. The brilliant mix of episodic mysteries and long-term serialized plots made the transition from A&E to Netflix feel seamless. It’s no wonder the streamer was so willing to pick up A&E’s top-rated program, which continues to draw fans in after all this time.

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‘Have Gun — Will Travel’ (1957–1963)

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Although Gunsmoke has proven to be a streaming hit, most classic Western programs don’t feel as if they’re built for streaming. The slower, more episodic pace of many horse operas sets them apart from many of the stories told on streaming platforms. However, after The Mandalorian proved that one-and-done Western-inspired plots are perfect for the streaming world, there’s no denying that Have Gun — Will Travel would’ve succeeded in this format as well.

With six seasons under Paladin’s (Richard Boone) gunbelt with episodes running at 25 minutes a piece, Have Gun — Will Travel is the perfect show for a quick binge. As Paladin travels around the western United States, he finds himself often using his wit (rather than his gun) to solve conflicts across the frontier. Of course, he’s no stranger to a gunfight either, making him one of the best TV gunslingers out there.

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‘Lonesome Dove’ (1989)

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In the wake of Robert Duvall‘s passing, there is no better (nor more bingeable) Western miniseries out there than Lonesome Dove. Based on the exceptional novel by Larry McMurtry, the four-part television epic (billed by many as an extended film) follows ex-Texas Rangers Gus McCrae (Duvall) and Woodrow F. Call (Tommy Lee Jones) as they drive cattle from Texas to Montana. It’s a powerful tale of love, loss, friendship, violence, and just about everything else that makes up the American dream.

Lonesome Dove did impressive numbers on CBS back when it aired in 1989, even spawning a continuation series with some returning cast members. But on streaming, Lonesome Dove certainly would have soared. As the perfect tribute for Western fans, this six-hour epic is a masterclass in genre filmmaking that touches on everything that makes the novel (and the West itself) so fascinating, with performances of a lifetime from Duvall and Jones that give it a distinct flavor.

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Lil Baby dropped some fire emojis under Olandria‘s Instagram post. But her boo, Nic Vans, wasn’t feeling it and fired back at the rapper. Now, Baby is setting the record straight and letting folks know it wasn’t that deep.

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Nic Vans Responds To Lil Baby After Comment On Olandria’s Post

On Friday (Feb. 20), Olandria shared a 20-slide photo dump on Instagram filled with selfies, glam shots, and behind-the-scenes flicks. She kept the caption simple, a single red heart emoji, and used Lil Baby’s track ‘Mrs. Trendsetter’ as the soundtrack for the post.

It didn’t take long for the post to land on Lil Baby’s radar. The rapper slid into the comment section and left four fire emojis: “🔥🔥🔥🔥.” No words. No context.

However, Olandria’s Love Island co-host and boo, Nic Vans, didn’t seem to be happy with the comment. Nic responded to Lil Baby writing, “I hate YoungBoy.” While some social media users speculated that Nic was simply trolling, others pointed out that NBA YoungBoy’s song ‘I Hate YoungBoy’ is widely viewed as a diss toward Lil Baby.

Lil Baby Clears The Air On His Comments

As Nic’s comments became the talk online, users quickly began debating Lil Baby’s intent. Some questioned whether the rapper was simply supporting someone using his music or subtly trying to make a move. After The Shade Room shared the interaction, Lil Baby stepped into the comment section to address the speculation directly.

“Never heard of her or him!! She used my song I comment on all the girls who I see use ‘Mrs Trendsetter’ !! Thank you to the 🔥 women who make content to my music.”

With that, the rapper made it clear he was showing appreciation and not applying pressure to the bombshell beauty that became famous from her appearance on ‘Love Island USA.’

Social Media Reacts

Instagram user @liloletinyy wrote, “Dominique wasn’t expecting white chocolate to come behind his lady like that 😭😭”

Another Instagram user @jyeshaa wrote, “Now y’all know Nic was trolling and playing 😭”

While Instagram user @finesh_t.ashh wrote, “Ain’t NO WAYYYY he don’t know who the hell olandria is 😂 she’s literally been trending since last summer 😭🫠”

Instagram user @brownskin_beautty wrote, “Nic did too much it was never that serious”

Another Instagram user @_theoriginalstar wrote, “Idk lil baby I used it on my recent post & I ain’t get a comment 🌚😭.”

While Instagram user @itskimbella5 wrote, “I love Nic!! He doesn’t not play about Olandria.”

Instagram user @amourmaddii wrote, “He said AHT AHT not this one 😂😂😂😂”

Another Instagram user @theonlyericap wrote, “Lil baby and Da baby show love for women that use their song. It’s nothing personal. It’s their way of saying Thanks to their supporters 🔥❤️”

While Instagram user @bazzybinstaccin wrote, “Professional way to handle the situation.”

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Texture is what truly separates a basic outfit from an expensive-looking one. Kyle Richards proved exactly that with her latest slouchy, woven shoulder bag — the kind of piece that instantly adds dimension and style. While celebrity-approved bags usually come with designer price tags, we found a $20 version that delivers the same rich-looking effect.

The Real Housewives star was spotted on February 10, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California, keeping things sporty in an oversized black hoodie, bright blue leggings, Nike sneakers and aviator sunglasses. However, it was her woven black shoulder bag that transformed the entire look. The slouchy silhouette and intricate texture gave it that effortless, ‘rich mom’ finish — no logos required!

Get the Amszke Woven Vegan Leather Shoulder Bag for $20 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

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While Richards’ exact bag remains unknown, the Amszke Woven Shoulder Bag proves you don’t need a Bravo-sized budget to copy her look. Made from vegan leather, this piece comes in black, brown and cream, and has the same slouchy shape and rich woven texture that reads designer at first glance.

It’s roomy enough for your everyday essentials (phone, wallet, sunnies and lip gloss) and trendy enough to give basics a chic boost. Throw it on with leggings for rich-mom-on-the-go energy or style it with wide-leg denim and a cozy knit for off-duty polish. Either way, that woven texture makes it feel luxe rather than lazy.

Beyond Richards’ endorsement, this bag has earned serious love from shoppers. One reviewer dubbed it their “go-to everyday bag,” saying it “looks way more expensive than it is.” Another buyer noted it holds a “surprising amount” while still sitting “comfortably over your shoulder.”

If texture is the secret to making basics look expensive, this woven shoulder bag is the easiest way to tap into it. It delivers the same slouchy, rich-looking dimension that made Richards’ outfit pop — without the designer markup. Grab it at Amazon for $20 and upgrade your entire wardrobe in one move.

Get the Amszke Woven Vegan Leather Shoulder Bag for $20 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Looking for something else? Explore more woven bags here and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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Nothing says the ‘90s like a deep running feud between two major artists. There are countless industry beefs that define the era, from 2Pac vs. Notorious B.I.G. to the Oasis‘ Gallagher brothers, Noel and Liam. However, the particular feud between Guns N’ Roses’ frontman Axl Rose and Nirvana’s frontman Kurt Cobain stands as one of the most critical of the time. Their major rock rivalry was fueled by clashing ideologies and a tense 1992 MTV VMA confrontation, where Rose ultimately threatened Cobain. Because of that, Cobain refused to have Nirvana support the Guns N’ Roses/Metallica stadium tour, disliking Rose to the point of considering the entire band “talentless.” The highly anticipated tour could have been legendary, yet both acts were unable to move forward from their disdain of one another. But while the feud has long been known and referenced, not many know the exact song that Cobain himself deemed Guns N’ Roses’ worst work, initiating much of his hatred for him and the band as a whole.

When it came to controversial songs, no track quite pushed the envelope the way that Guns N’ Roses’ “One in a Million” did. Released in 1988 on G N’ R Lies, it caused immediate controversy due to derogatory comments about the black community, members of lgbtq+ community, and immigrants. As a very public and vocal critic of Guns N’ Roses, Cobain specifically condemned Rose for just how offensive the track was. With Nirvana representing the opposite end of the rock spectrum, he despised the song’s racist and homophobic slurs, using it as a primary example of why he disliked the band entirely.

The Story Behind ‘One in a Million’

If there is anything embedded within the DNA of Guns N’ Roses, it’s that they were never afraid to go beyond the imposed boundaries and say whatever they deemed fit, even if it landed them on the “wrong” side of history. That’s why when Rose decided to write a song about his experience getting hustled at a Greyhound bus station when he first came to Los Angeles, he spared nothing when it came to potentially offensive lyrics.

Police and n*****s, that’s right, get outta my way

Don’t need to buy none of your gold chains today

Immigrants and f*****s, they make no sense to me

They come to our country, and think they’ll do as they please

Like start some mini-Iran, or spread some f*****g disease

And they talk so many goddamn ways, it’s all Greek to me

Radicals and racists, don’t point your finger at me

I’m a small town white boy just tryin’ to make ends meet

Don’t need your religion, don’t watch that much TV

Just makin’ my livin’, baby, well, that’s enough for me

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Given Cobain’s strong stance on feminism and social justice, the song most certainly didn’t land well with him. His disdain stemmed from how offensive and exclusionary he found its lyrics, which stood against everything he publicly championed as an artist. And of course, Cobain wasn’t the only one to find offense with the song. Most music critics found “One in a Million” to be an outright abomination, with an OC Register writer calling it “the most repellent slice of right-wing paranoia ever to be released by a major label.”

Nirvana vs Guns N’ Roses

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So what was Rose’s response to the controversy? Without initially apologizing or taking much accountability for the slurs used, he defended the lyrics by claiming that they served as a reclamation of the rules imposed upon him. Rose later went on to clarify that he didn’t identify as a homophobic, insisting that some of his icons, including Freddie Mercury and Elton John, were bisexual or gay. He also issued an apology for those offended by the song, deeming the lyrics to be “simple and extremely generic.” Yet, the damage was done, and Cobain wasn’t finding much empathy in his heart to offer. Cobain’s criticism of Guns N’ Roses ran deep, rooted in a clashing of values rather than just a criticism of their music. “We’re not your typical Guns N’ Roses type of band that has absolutely nothing to say” he shared in a 1991 interview with Seconds magazine. Cobain stood against their macho posturing, sexism, and what he saw as exclusionary attitudes, leading to their rivalry to remain unresolved by the time of his tragic death in 1994.

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Last fall, Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie fans everywhere rejoiced when it was revealed that the actor and director would be reteaming for their sixth collaboration in the upcoming thriller flick Viva La Madness. After so many projects together, the duo have the hit-making business down to a science; consistently delivering audiences pulse-pounding, action-heavy stories with a hero we can truly believe in. Also featuring Matthew Vaughn, Jason Isaacs, Camila Mendes, Vinnie Jones and more, the movie will pull its story from J.J. Connell’s 2011 novel of the same name and will throw viewers into the chaotic world of a drug dealer (Statham) who finds himself caught up in a money laundering scheme. Yes, we know what you’re thinking: Classic Ritchie and Statham stuff.

The two men have been working together since 1998, when they both broke ground through Ritchie’s cult classic Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. In the nearly three decades since, they’ve reunited numerous times to drive box office sales through the roof and become true masters of the genre. Tragically, it’s already been a few years since their schedules crossed over, with their most recent film, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, exploding into cinemas back in 2023. That simply means that we’re far overdue for another Statham and Ritchie collaboration.

While you’re waiting for all hell to break loose in Viva La Madness, a free streamer will be able to hold you over and kick it back to the beginning as, beginning on February 28, Tubi will become the home base for Ritchie and Statham’s star-studded action thriller, Snatch. Not only is Snatch the sophomore feature for both the actor and director, but it also boasts an incredible starring lineup that, in addition to Statham, includes Brad Pitt, Stephen Graham, Alan Ford, Benicio del Toro, Dennis Farina, Bobbie Gee and more. Sticking to his gangster-centered bread and butter, Ritchie dives back into the criminal underworld through his second production in a story that follows two different narratives and is bursting at the seams with unforgettable characters.

‘Snatch’ Launched Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham to New Heights

As if the success of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels wasn’t enough, Snatch came onto the scene and proved Ritchie wasn’t just a one-hit wonder. Against its $10 million production budget, the film raked in a staggering $83.6 million and received largely favorable reviews from critics. It also helped solidify the Ritchie and Statham partnership, which would allow them to move forward with numerous titles in the future.

Head over to Tubi on February 28 to stream Snatch.

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January 19, 2001

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102 minutes

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