The Young Riders

1989·Show
68Episodes in3Seasons·TV-PG
IMDb7.7
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The Young Riders fingerprint

High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, growing up, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The Young Riders was an American Western television series created by Ed Spielman that presents a fictionalized account of a group of young Pony Express riders based at the Sweetwater Station in the Nebraska Territory during the years leading up to the American Civil War. The series premiered on ABC on September 20, 1989 and ran for three seasons until the final episode aired on July 23, 1992.
Classic WesternComing-of-AgeHistorical AdventurePony ExpressFrontier LifeFound FamilyPre-Civil WarHeroic YouthsAction-PackedAmerican History

Crew

Directed by:
James Keach, Joseph L. Scanlan, Lee H. Katzin
Written by:
Charles Grant Craig, Steven Baum, Scott Shepherd
Produced by:
Jonas McCord

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Young Riders

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Where can I stream The Young Riders legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuPlexXumo PlayTubi TV

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Is The Young Riders worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Young Riders rated?

TV-PGViolence

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does The Young Riders have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 68 episodes.

When did The Young Riders air?

It ran from 1989 to 1992 and has ended.

What language is The Young Riders in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Young Riders?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Young Riders in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Young Riders use?

Retired OutlawTaking the BulletGirl of the WeekTeam MomCloud Cuckoo Lander"Shaggy Dog" StoryClueless DeputyHaven't You Seen X Before?Pony Express RiderThe American Civil WarKilled Off for RealSelf-Surgeryand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for The Young Riders, including Retired Outlaw, Taking the Bullet, Girl of the Week.

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