Western

The Western is a tried-and-true genre of storytelling that has captivated audiences since the 1940s. Despite the fact that the popularity of the Western has waxed and waned over the last few decades, it is a formula that still effectively pulls on our heartstrings and taps into our fascination with the hero's journey. 

Over the last few years, the popularity of [_Yellowstone_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/yellowstone-73586) has brought the Western genre to the forefront of television, and we're starting to see a resurgence in cowboy hats, horses, and ranches on our TVs. The most notable example? [Emily Blunt’s](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1289434/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) new series [_The English_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-english-99346).

# Is Emily Blunt’s New Series _The English_ Worth a Watch?

The short answer is yes, [fans](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-english-99346/reviews) and critics are thoroughly enjoying it.

[_The English_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-english-99346) starring [Emily Blunt](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1289434/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) and [Chaske Spencer](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1119726/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) is a revisionist western that follows an Englishwoman who comes to the West to seek revenge on the man she sees as responsible for the death of her son. Writer and director [Hugo Blick](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0088372/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) is no stranger to creating powerful modern and historical dramas with heavy themes meant to inpsire nuanced cultural discussions. Just take a look at the premise of three of his most popular series:
- **[_The Honourable Woman_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-honourable-woman-61123):** Follows the daughter of a Zionist arms dealer finds who herself in an international maelstrom as she continues to promote reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.
- **[_Black Earth Rising_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/black-earth-rising-82209):** Explores the West's intervention in Africa through the lens of a woman caught between both worlds – Kate Ashby, a woman who was rescued from the horrific aftermath of the Rwandan genocide and brought to the UK.
- **[_The Shadow Line_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-shadow-line-37602):** A murder is investigated by both cops and criminals, using opposing methods. The series examines the morality within each person and how far they are willing to go to get answers.  

Needless to say, Blick’s track record proves he’s the perfect fit to produce a western set in America’s West in 1890. The plot of the series can be a bit convoluted and some of the details are hard to follow if you’re not fully engaged. But it gets away with it because the foundation of the show is the emotional connection that develops between Cornelia Locke (Emily Blunt) and Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer). As [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/nov/10/the-english-review-emily-blunt-bbc)'s [Lucy Mangan](https://twitter.com/lucymangan) explains:

>_As they cross the plains in search of their different ideas of peace, the relationship between these two lost and harrowed souls becomes deeper and more tender in a way that avoids and transcends mere romance. By the end it is infused with yearning, that rare and vanishing sensation in a world where nothing is forbidden any longer, which helps give the series the edge of grandeur the genre always seeks._

Along their journey, Locke and Whipp meet a wide range of characters who share the harsh reality of the Old West and the slaughter and colonization of the Native American communities that modern-day America was built on. The series captures the ruthlessness of western expansion and pays tribute to the Native Americans whose lives were devastated by it in a way that many western films and series gloss over. 

Emily Blunt’s performance is fantastic as always, but this truly might be the best work of her career. If you normally don’t watch westerns but love Emily Blunt, this series may be a nice entry point into the genre.

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# What Sparked the Revival of All These Western Movies and Shows?

Although [_Yellowstone_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/yellowstone-73586) has certainly been one of the catalysts for the creation of more modern westerns like [Prime Video](https://likewisetv.com/spotlight/prime)'s [_The English_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-english-99346), and [_Outer Range_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/outer-range-113985), we have actually been in a sort of neo-western renaissance in both film and TV for the last two decades but many audiences (myself included) didn’t realize it. Let me explain.

Simply put, a neo-western is a subgenre of the Western that adopts its traditions, settings and themes, transplants them into a present-day context, and gives the characters contemporary sensibilities and dialogue. As a result, neo-westerns are more relatable to most contemporary audiences.

Some of the most popular shows and movies over the last 20 years are neo-westerns marketed as standard dramas or action/thrillers. Take a look at arguably the best television show ever created, [_Breaking Bad_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/breaking-bad-1396). The creator of the show, [Vince Gilligan](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0319213/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0), has been vocal about his intentions to make the show feel like a modern western. In a behind-the-scenes video about Season 5 Episode 5, Gilligan states:

>_Breaking Bad has always been a sort of modern western show, so when we finally got to do the train heist we were all really excited to do it and see how it turned out._

The show is set in southwestern America and uses symbols, imagery, and colors to create a Western tone. As a general rule of thumb, if the show or movie you’re watching has a train heist in a desert, it’s probably a western.

Further proof that the Western genre has been thriving for a while is in one of the most beloved and heart-wrenching superhero films of all time, [_Logan_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/logan-263115). With an epic adventure taking place in the rugged American West and filled with just as much emotion as there is action, _Logan_ is a true neo-western classic. In the near future, a weary Logan ([Hugh Jackman](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0413168/)) cares for an ailing Professor X ([Patrick Stewart](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001772/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)) at a remote outpost on the Mexican border. His plan to hide from the outside world gets upended when he meets a young mutant, Laura ([Dafne Keen](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6748436/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)), who is very much like him. Logan must protect the girl and battle the dark forces that want to capture her. The "old gunfighter trying to reconcile himself with his past" theme is everpresent in many revisionist westerns, just as it is in _Logan_.

One of the biggest summer flicks of 2022 was [Jordan Peele](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1443502/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)'s [_Nope_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/nope-762504), a refreshing combination of western, science-fiction, and horror. _Nope_ puts a spin on the traditional Western by bringing into focus the histories of Black cowboys in a modern, technology-driven context. The cowboy hats, horses, and rolling plains are all present, but they’re surrounded by a futuristic existential threat. 

_Yellowstone_ often receives credit for single-handedly reviving the western genre. While it certainly deserves all the accolades and awards it’s received, there has actually been a continuous rise in modern westerns taking on many different forms. _Yellowstone_ has just happened to hit all the marks and exceeded all the expectations for what makes a great, classic feeling western. Season 5 of the [Paramount Network](https://www.paramountnetwork.com/shows/yellowstone) series just released, so be sure to use Likewise to keep up to date with all the latest _Yellowstone_ news and discussions.

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# What Critics and Fans Are Saying About _Yellowstone_ Season 5:

>_Even as [Yellowstone](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/yellowstone-73586) remains the entertainment equivalent of a nice steak dinner – always good, always predictable, no real need to fuss with the formula – there is just the slightest hint that things are going stale in Season 5._ -Kelly Lawler ([USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2022/11/11/yellowstone-season-5-review-western-at-its-peak/8314899001/))

>_If you haven’t watched this series yet, you’re missing out. Set in the largest contiguous ranch
in the United States—this series is a harmonious mix of political intrigue, violence &
the drama of [Games of Thrones](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/game-of-thrones-1399), [Sons of Anarchy](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/sons-of-anarchy-1409), and [The Sopranos](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-sopranos-1398). I highly recommend it!_ -Petey Ulatan ([Likewise user](https://likewisetv.com/profile/petey_ulatan))

>_The season's theme is grand and notes how the government makes a mess of things because they don't consider the needs of the people before its own._ -Carissa Pavlica ([TV Fanatic](https://www.tvfanatic.com/2022/11/yellowstone-season-5-premiere-review-laws-from-the-lawless/))

>_Outstanding depiction of the modern day wild west._ -Glenn Johnston ([Likewise user](https://likewisetv.com/profile/glenn_johnston))

_If you’re interested in modern westerns that put a unique spin on the genre, check out:_
- **[_1883_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/1883-118357):** Follow the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. A stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land — Montana.
- **[_There Will Be Blood_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/there-will-be-blood-7345):** Ruthless silver miner, turned oil prospector, Daniel Plainview, moves to oil-rich California. Using his son to project a trustworthy, family-man image, Plainview cons local landowners into selling him their valuable properties for a pittance. However, local preacher Eli Sunday suspects Plainview's motives and intentions, starting a slow-burning feud that threatens both their lives.
- **[_No Country For Old Men_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/no-country-for-old-men-6977):** Llewelyn Moss stumbles upon dead bodies, $2 million and a hoard of heroin in a Texas desert, but methodical killer Anton Chigurh comes looking for it, with local sheriff Ed Tom Bell hot on his trail. The roles of prey and predator blur as the violent pursuit of money and justice collide.

_For more must-watch westerns, check out our list [22 Best Modern Western Movies and Shows](https://likewise.com/list/15-Best-Modern-Western-Movies-and-Shows-6374228678fbe5006d5296a5)._

The popularity of 'Yellowstone' has brought the Western genre to the forefront of television, most notably Emily Blunt's new Western 'The English'.

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Documentary series tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars (Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds) take ownership of the town’s historic yet struggling football club.

Welcome to Wrexham

Four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma steal, rob and save in order to get to the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California.

Reservation Dogs

Tony had a perfect life. But after his wife Lisa suddenly dies, Tony changes. After contemplating taking his own life, he decides instead to live long enough to punish the world by saying and doing whatever he likes from now on.

After Life

When Hulu reboots an early 2000s family sitcom, its dysfunctional cast is forced back together and now must deal with their unresolved issues in today’s fast-changing world.

Reboot

A woman overcomes childhood leukemia to achieve her dream of becoming an on-air host at a home shopping network.

I Love That for You

Mira is an American movie star disillusioned by her career and a recent breakup, who comes to France to star as “Irma Vep” in a remake of the French silent film classic, “Les Vampires.” Set against the backdrop of a lurid crime thriller, Mira struggles as the distinctions between herself and the character she plays begin to blur and merge.

Irma Vep

Amidst the political conflict of Northern Ireland in the 1990s, five secondary school students square off with the universal challenges of being a teenager.

Derry Girls

Based on actual events from Hurricane Katrina. When the floodwaters rose, power failed, and heat soared, exhausted caregivers at a New Orleans hospital were forced to make profound, heart-wrenching decisions.

Five Days at Memorial

17-year-old Joshua "J" Cody moves in with his freewheeling relatives in their Southern California beach town after his mother dies of a heroin overdose. Headed by boot-tough matriarch Janine "Smurf" Cody and her right-hand Baz, who runs the business and calls the shots, the clan also consists of Pope, the oldest and most dangerous of the Cody boys; Craig, the tough and fearless middle son; and Deran, the troubled, suspicious "baby" of the family.

Animal Kingdom

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During their travel from Chicago to New York, Harry and Sally debate whether or not sex ruins a friendship between a man and a woman. Eleven years later, and they're still no closer to finding the answer.

When Harry Met Sally...

In director Baz Luhrmann's contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is visually modern, the bard's dialogue remains.

Romeo + Juliet

Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.

Trainwreck

Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.

Roman Holiday

101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets aboard the ship. Rose tells the whole story from Titanic's departure through to its death—on its first and last voyage—on April 15, 1912.