Kevin Costner’s The West Docuseries: What the series covers? Here’s release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Kevin Costner is coming up with a new docuseries on the History Channel called The West. The series will focus on the early days of the American West and the struggles that shaped its identity.

Release Date and Episode Schedule

The West will debut on May 26 with two episodes. A third episode will air as a special the next day, on May 27. After that, the show will follow a regular weekly schedule. It will air every Monday at 9 p.m.

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What the Series Covers?

The eight-part series tells the story of the American West. It focuses on events and struggles that helped form the region. The show includes stories about land, power and identity. It looks at different people who played key roles in that history. These include explorers, cowboys, lawmen and outlaws.

It also shares the experiences of women and people seeking freedom or fortune. The show also covers the fight of Native American tribes to protect their land. The stories come from different points of view.

Production Team

Kevin Costner is both the host and an executive producer of the series. He is joined by Doris Kearns Goodwin, a well-known historian. The project is produced by RadicalMedia. Other production partners include Territory Pictures, Pastimes Productions and APX Content Ventures.

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How and Where to Watch

A+E Networks owns the global rights to the series. Each episode will be available to stream one day after it airs. Viewers can watch through the History Channel app, the History Channel’s website, or major video-on-demand platforms provided by TV companies.

FAQs

What topics are covered in The West series?
The series covers land struggles, lawmen, cowboys, pioneers, Native tribes, and women’s roles in shaping the American West across 100 years of history.

Where can I watch Kevin Costner’s The West?
Episodes air on History Channel and stream the next day on the History Channel app, website, and video-on-demand services from major TV providers.