Another week, another title enters the most-watched list on Netflix. In this case, the Western docudrama “Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War” has reached the third spot of the Top 10 in the US, according to the viewership data website FlixPatrol.
The series is only bested by “American Murder: Laci Peterson” and “The Accident,” as of August 25, 2024. Meanwhile, worldwide, the docudrama is sitting in the Top 4, behind the mentioned titles, as well as “Emily in Paris,” which is still the number one series.
“Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War” is a mix between narrative non-fiction, documentary and reenactments about one of the most fascinating figures in American history. Here’s what to know about the show that is climbing the charts.
The ‘Wyatt Earp’ docuseries that is trending on Netflix
According to the official synopsis, the docudrama focuses on the“legendary feud between Wyatt Earp and Ike Clanton.” Ed Harris, who is known for being an usual figure in the Western genre, serves as the series narrator.
Tim Fellingham (“Vikings”) takes on the role of Earp, with Ariel Eliaz (“Snowfall”) and Shane Penhale (“Homicide: Hours To Kill”) portraying his brothers Virgil and Morgan. The cast also includes newcomer Hayden Josef Silberer as The Lone Rider, Jack Gordon (“Call the Midwife”) as Ike Clanton, and Edward Franklin (“Vikings: Valhalla”) as Doc Holliday.
The series, apart from having entertaining reenactments, also presents the testimony from historians and other interviewees to explain what’s the truth behind the legends. As Harris says in the trailer of the series: “forget everything you think you know about the Wild West.”
This isn’t the first time Wyatt Earp’s story has been told. The legendary O.K. Corral gunfighter has appeared in films such as “Tombstone,” “Wyatt Earp,” and “Wyatt Earp’s Revenge,” portrayed by iconic actors like Kurt Russell, Kevin Costner, and Val Kilmer.
Earp’s near-mythical character has also been featured in television shows since the early days of the medium, continuing to make appearances in more recent series like “Deadwood” and “Wynonna Earp.”
