How the West Was Won

Name: How the West Was Won
Genre: Western, Drama

1977·3 Seasons·28 Episodes·★ 7.0

The Macahans, a family from Virginia headed by Zeb Macahan, travel across the country to pioneer a new land and a new home in the American West.

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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.

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Long-form commitment · 3 seasons

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