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Into the West

2005Show1 season6 episodesTV-14

DramaWestern
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic–9.0
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic–9.0

Summary

The lives of two families, one white American, one native American, become mingled through the momentous events of American expansion, between 1825 and 1890.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Into the West episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Wheel to the Stars, 8.0
  2. S1 E2 Manifest Destiny, 8.1
  3. S1 E3 Dreams and Schemes, 8.1
  4. S1 E4 Hell on Wheels, 8.0
  5. S1 E5 Casualties of War, 7.9
  6. S1 E6 Ghost Dance, 8.0

Cast

24 of 51 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Simon Wincer, Jeremy Podeswa, Michael W. Watkins
Written by
Kirk Ellis, William Mastrosimone, Cyrus Nowrasteh
Produced by
David A. Rosemont, Larry Rapaport
Music by
Geoff Zanelli

Everyone

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Facts

June 10, 2005 · July 22, 2005 · Ended

First aired
June 10, 2005
Last aired
July 22, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Western, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Important Haircut, Chekhov's Gunman, Immoral Journalist +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Into the West worth watching?"

Questions about Into the West

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Into the West worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8).

Is Into the West okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Into the West?

9 h

About 9 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2005.

Is Into the West plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Into the West use?

Important HaircutChekhov's GunmanImmoral JournalistRescue RomanceHistorical FictionGoing NativeBinocular ShotHistorical Domain CharacterHeel RealizationGeneral RipperPoor Communication KillsMagical Native Americanand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Important Haircut, Chekhov's Gunman, and Immoral Journalist.