1883 (sometimes referred to as Y: 1883) will premiere on December 19. There’ll be one new episode released each week, likely until some time in February 2022, assuming the show has a similar length to Yellowstone. We’ll get to see how the Duttons originally came to be in Montana, and the struggles they went through to get there. Exciting, right? Take a look below to find out how to watch Y: 1883 from anywhere in the world.

Before we begin, it’s worth mentioning that we only recommend official sources. While unlicensed streams may be available, these are unreliable and frequently taken down for copyright violation. Further, their video quality tends to be extremely poor. That said, the show’s main broadcaster is offering a free trial, so there’s really no need to resort to third-party streams.

1883 will only be shown on region-locked streaming services. This means that if you’re traveling abroad, you may need a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to continue watching. 

How to stream Y: 1883 online from abroad

VPNs send your internet traffic through a server elsewhere in the world, obscuring your original location. This, coupled with their encryption, can greatly enhance your online privacy. Of course, it also helps you regain access to geo-restricted services as you travel.

Here’s how to watch Yellowstone 1883 online from anywhere:

  • The first step is choosing which VPN to use. We recommend NordVPN, but Surfshark and ExpressVPN are two excellent alternatives with high speeds and strong security.
  • Download and install the VPN app. Make sure to add it to any device you use for streaming—most providers let you connect around five devices at once.
  • Open the app and select a server in your home country. This is what will change your IP address and let you watch your usual streaming services abroad.
  • Visit your country’s 1883 broadcaster and try watching. The video should begin right away, but if not, you’ll find clearing your cookies resolves the most common problems. Otherwise, get in touch with your VPN’s support team for more assistance.

How to watch 1883 online on US TV

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1883 will be exclusive to Paramount Plus, which costs $4.99 (GBP £3.75) per month. However, this service also offers a one-week trial. This means that if you’re patient, you can wait until the season is over, sign up, and watch 1883 for free (provided you watch fairly quickly). Paramount+ also offers the fourth season of Yellowstone, just in case you’re not quite caught up yet. Note that you’ll need a Peacock Premium account if you’d like to stream the first three seasons.

Paramount+ is available in several countries but has different content for each. This means that if you’re traveling outside of the US, you’ll likely need a VPN to watch 1883. NordVPN has a 30-day money-back guarantee, allowing you to try it risk-free and get a full refund if unsatisfied.

Where else can I watch 1883 online?

Unfortunately, there are no confirmed international broadcasters just yet. It seems likely that Paramount+ will also broadcast 1883 in Canada and Australia although so far, there’s no mention of the show on either version of the site. We’ll keep our eyes peeled and let you know as soon as there are any updates.

What do we know about 1883 season one?

Yellowstone might be a modern-day western, but the trailer for 1883 will be far more familiar to fans of the genre. There are wagon trains, six-shooters, and of course, Sam Elliot, but also a few things that set the show apart from its contemporaries. For instance, the show will blend familial drama while charting the Dutton family’s path across the Great Plains of America. We also see shots of soldiers firing cannons, but given 1883 is set decades after the civil war, this may well be a flashback sequence.

Who stars in the Yellowstone prequel?

The show’s cast features two names that are instantly recognizable to any country music fan. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will star as James and Margaret Dutton, with Sam Elliot playing the part of Shea Brennan, the couple’s guide. Here’s quick rundown of some other familiar faces:

  • Billy Bob Thornton as Jim Courtright
  • LaMonica Garrett as Thomas
  • Isabel May as Elsa Dutton
  • Audie Rick as a young John Dutton Sr
  • Dawn Olivieri as Claire Dutton