Billy the Kid (TV series)

Billy the Kid is an American western drama television series created by Michael Hirst. Set in the 19th century in the 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.

Billy the Kid
Title card for the first season
GenreWestern
Created byMichael Hirst
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
ProducerNick Iannelli
Production locationAlberta
Cinematography
Running time45–54 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkEpix
Original releaseApril 24, 2022 (2022-04-24) –
present (present)

Premise

An epic romantic adventure based on the life of Billy the Kid, from his humble Irish roots and his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond.

Cast and characters

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"The Immigrants"Otto BathurstMichael HirstApril 24, 2022 (2022-04-24)
12-year-old Billy McCarty and his immigrant Irish family have to leave New York and travel west to seek new opportunities. But the journey proves fatal for some.
2"The Rattler"Otto BathurstMichael HirstApril 24, 2022 (2022-04-24)
Kathleen and her sons travel on to Santa Fe. Life is hard, but she meets and marries a man who might change everything for the better - only to find that he makes it a lot worse.
3"Antrim"Rachel LeitermanMichael HirstApril 24, 2022 (2022-04-24)
Antrim, Kathleen and the two boys relocate to Silver City, trying to start a new life. But all their dreams are shattered - and Billy loses everything.
4"Interlude"Rachel LeitermanMichael HirstMay 1, 2022 (2022-05-01)
Billy falls in with a character called Alias. He kills a man in self-defense and ends up on the run, and then in the arms of a young woman who also happens to be the girlfriend of Jesse Evans.
5"The Little Bit of Paradise"Michael NankinMichael HirstMay 8, 2022 (2022-05-08)
Billy ends up in Chihuahua, New Mexico, with a new Mexican friend called Segura; together they enjoy several risky escapades -- but in the end, Billy risks losing his life.
6"Fate"Michael NankinMichael HirstMay 15, 2022 (2022-05-15)
Billy bumps into Pat Garrett, who is riding with Jesse and the 7 Rivers Gang. Billy joins them - but law makers are already closing in. They plan to flee to Lincoln County - but not before Billy fulfils one last promise.
7"At the House"David FrazeeMichael HirstMay 22, 2022 (2022-05-22)
Billy joins Jesse, Pat Garrett and another outlaw called Frank Baker, as well as the rest of the 7 Rivers Gang in their new camp just outside the town of Lincoln. The gang is now working for Lincoln's most powerful boss, Major Murphy.
8"The Rampage"David FrazeeMichael HirstJune 5, 2022 (2022-06-05)
We are on the eve of the Lincoln County War. Jesse and the gang are encouraged by Murphy to ramp up their attacks on those famers, mostly Mexican, who have signed up with Tunstall.

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.[1][2] On January 10, 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.[3]

Casting

On May 13, 2021, it was announced that Tom Blyth had been cast in the series' lead role.[4] On August 27, 2021, it was announced that Daniel Webber had been cast as Jesse Evans.[5]

Filming

Principal photography for the series took place in and around Calgary, Alberta, Canada.[6]

Release

The series held their world premiere in March 2022 at the Series Mania TV festival in Lille, France.[7] The series premiered in the United States on Epix on April 24, 2022. In Australia, it was distributed by Stan. In Canada, 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.[8]

References
  1. Zorrilla, Mónica Marie (May 4, 2021). "'Billy the Kid' Drama Series From 'The Tudors' Alum Michael Hirst Greenlit by Epix". Variety. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  2. Andreeva, Nellie (May 4, 2021). "'Billy The Kid' Series From Michael Hirst Ordered By Epix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  3. White, Peter (January 10, 2023). "Billy The Kid Renewed For Season 2 At MGM+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  4. Petski, Denise (May 13, 2021). "'Billy The Kid': Tom Blyth To Star In Title Role Of Epix Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  5. Petski, Denise (August 27, 2021). "'Billy The Kid': Daniel Webber To Play Jesse Evans In Epix Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  6. "BEHIND THE LOOK: Billy the Kid". Picture Shop. April 24, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  7. Goodfellow, Melanie (February 17, 2022). "'Billy The Kid', HBO's 'The Baby' to compete at Series Mania". Screen International. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  8. "Billy the Kid". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
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