I love a great western series ... especially one that provides the historical context of the settlement of the west. 1883 (2022) ... Hell On Wheels (2011) ... Into The West (2005) ... Deadwood (2004) ... and Centennial (1978) are great examples.
Sadly, How The West Was Won isn't ... and to be honest it has not aged well at all. It's all there ... the worst of the late 70's television miniseries. We're talking B grade actors ... bad acting ... poor direction and a really weak script that fails to tell a big story.
My biggest complaint is the incongruity ... the inconsistencies ... between season 1 and season 2. It's like season 2 is a whole new show and the season 1 cliff-hanger is a total after thought. Combine that with the late 70's made for TV quality and I was looking for the doors.
My advice ... don't waste your time on this 46-year-old made for TV schlock! Focus on the series I mentioned above.
POST: Godless (2017) is by far the best western miniseries ever! It is light in historical context but man is it outstanding in every other way!!!
Sadly, How The West Was Won isn't ... and to be honest it has not aged well at all. It's all there ... the worst of the late 70's television miniseries. We're talking B grade actors ... bad acting ... poor direction and a really weak script that fails to tell a big story.
My biggest complaint is the incongruity ... the inconsistencies ... between season 1 and season 2. It's like season 2 is a whole new show and the season 1 cliff-hanger is a total after thought. Combine that with the late 70's made for TV quality and I was looking for the doors.
My advice ... don't waste your time on this 46-year-old made for TV schlock! Focus on the series I mentioned above.
POST: Godless (2017) is by far the best western miniseries ever! It is light in historical context but man is it outstanding in every other way!!!