The series "1883" is a new American western, a prequel to the popular television saga "Yellowstone". The events take place in 1883 and revolve around the members of the Dutton family. In order to escape poverty and start a new life, they embark on a challenging and dangerous journey to the West. The characters must overcome the Great Plains and reach the state of Montana - the last surviving bastion of old, wild America. The story raises questions about western expansion and explores family relationships against the backdrop of a changing world.