Billy the Kid (TV series) explained

Genre:Western
Creator:Michael Hirst
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:16
Producer:Nick Iannelli
Location:Alberta
Runtime:45–54 minutes
Network:Epix
Network2:MGM+
Last Aired2:present

Billy the Kid is an American Western drama television series created by Michael Hirst set in the 19th-century American Old West. It stars Tom Blyth as outlaw and gunfighter Billy the Kid. The series premiered on Epix on April 24, 2022. In January 2023, the series was renewed for a second season split into two parts. The first part premiered on the rebranded MGM+ on October 15, 2023,[1] with the second part premiering on June 2, 2024.[2]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Tunstall-McSween Faction & Lincoln County Regulators

Murphy-Riley Faction & Jesse Evans Gang

Other

Guest

Episodes

Season 2 (2023–24)

Production

Development

On May 4, 2021, it was announced that Epix greenlit the series for an eight-episode first season, which will be written and executive produced by Michael Hirst. It was also announced that Otto Bathurst will direct the first two episodes. Production companies involved with the series include Epix, MGM International TV Productions and Nordic Entertainment Group.[3] [4] On January 10, 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.[5]

Casting

On May 13, 2021, it was announced that Tom Blyth had been cast in the series' lead role.[6] On August 27, 2021, it was announced that Daniel Webber had been cast as Jesse Evans.[7]

Filming

Principal photography for the series took place in and around Calgary, Alberta, Canada.[8]

Release

The series held their world premiere in March 2022 at the Series Mania festival in Lille, France.[9] The series premiered in the United States on Epix on April 24, 2022.

In Australia, it was distributed by Stan.

In Canada and Latin America, it is available to stream on Paramount+.

Reception

Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 43% with an average rating of 5.90 out of 10.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: War Is Brewing in 'Billy The Kid' Season 2 Part One Trailer . . August 24, 2023.
  2. Web site: Video: MGM+ Announces "Billy the Kid" Season Two: Part Two Premiere Date with New Trailer. The Futon Critic. May 1, 2024. May 1, 2024.
  3. Web site: Zorrilla. Mónica Marie. 'Billy the Kid' Drama Series From 'The Tudors' Alum Michael Hirst Greenlit by Epix. Variety. May 4, 2021. November 30, 2022.
  4. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. 'Billy The Kid' Series From Michael Hirst Ordered By Epix. Deadline Hollywood. May 4, 2021. November 30, 2022.
  5. Web site: White. Peter. Billy The Kid Renewed For Season 2 At MGM+. Deadline Hollywood. January 10, 2023. January 11, 2023.
  6. Web site: Petski. Denise. 'Billy The Kid': Tom Blyth To Star In Title Role Of Epix Drama Series. Deadline Hollywood. May 13, 2021. November 30, 2022.
  7. Web site: Petski. Denise. 'Billy The Kid': Daniel Webber To Play Jesse Evans In Epix Drama Series. Deadline Hollywood. August 27, 2021. November 30, 2022.
  8. Web site: BEHIND THE LOOK: Billy the Kid. Picture Shop. April 24, 2022. November 30, 2022.
  9. Web site: Goodfellow. Melanie. 'Billy The Kid', HBO's 'The Baby' to compete at Series Mania. Screen International. February 17, 2022. November 30, 2022.
  10. Web site: Billy the Kid. Rotten Tomatoes. November 30, 2022.

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