1883: Why The Duttons Have No Clear Route Or Plan
Warning: the following contains SPOILERS for 1883.
1883's Dutton family got out of Tennessee in order to seek out greener pastures in a land which they know to be highly dangerous – despite this, they seem to have no clear route or plan in mind. This is important because 1883 is a show that primarily tackles the harsh realities and dangers faced by settlers who braved the frontier during the late 19th century. Although the Yellowstone spinoff series is entirely fictional, 1883's characters and story are based on real-life during the 1800s. Consequently, many fans of the show have wondered whether or not the Duttons' lack of a plan is realistic in terms of the era in question.
Alongside James Dutton (Tim McGraw) and his family, his fellow pioneers Shea Brennan (Sam Elliot) and Thomas (LaMonica Garrett) also seem to know very little about their destination. This is despite the fact that Shea and Thomas have agreed to lead a group of highly inexperienced German and Romani settlers, who, like the Duttons, are searching for greener pastures in the frontier. Although James, Sam, and Thomas are all war veterans who are practically walking encyclopedias when it comes to outdoor survival in the Wild West, none of them have a definite path or route in mind for reaching Montana. This is further highlighted by the 1883 cast's tragic fate in 1883 season 1, episode 4 “The Crossing,” in which Shea and James engage in a debate regarding the best route for crossing the river, which, as some fans argue, could have been settled before they even set out to travel.
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