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Our 5 Favorite Characters From TV’s ‘1883’

Paramount TV’s 1883 was a big hit for the network, telling the story of the Dutton family when they moved from Tennesse to Montana in 1883. While the show, starring…

Top 5 Characters From TV's '1883,' Will Tim McGraw Top The List?
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Paramount TV's 1883 was a big hit for the network, telling the story of the Dutton family when they moved from Tennesse to Montana in 1883. While the show, starring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, only had one season, it will be continued with a new cast in the coming year, following the Dutton family in 1923.

We counted down what we feel are the Top 5 Characters from the post-civil war cowboy drama that acts as a pre=quel to Yellowstone.

5. Elsa's two love interests, Ennis and Sam, played by Eric Nelsen and Martin Sensmeier – Both of these characters, although they have small parts, play such a significant and emotional role in the series. They are both quite loveable; you can see why Elsa loves them.

4. Captain Shea Brennan, played by Sam Elliott – The Captain, as other characters in 1883 call him, is inspiring as a leading role; given what the character went through just before the trek, it's hard not to feel for him.

3. Elsa Dutton, played by Isabel May – Elsa is the show's main character and has such a strong spirit and is ahead of her time (1883); you fall in love with her from the very first frame.

2. Margaret Dutton, played by Faith Hill – Faith's character Margaret is a strong woman and easy to relate to, but Hill's amazing portrayal of her really steals the show. Although she previously had just a couple of acting credits, Faith plays her flawlessly.

1. James Dutton, played by Tim McGraw – Margaret Dutton, Hill's character, was going to top this list until the very last episode when Tim's portrayal of James Dutton brings you to tears and nearly to your knees. Playing a solid character that everyone can always rely on, McGraw's performance is worthy of an acting award for sure.

We've been talking about it for a few months now, the fact that Tim McGraw and wife Faith Hill play the Duttons in the new 1883 show on Paramount Plus, which is the prequel to the hugely popular Yellowstone.

In just about a week (12/19), the show will premiere on Paramount Plus.

Tim McGraw Retweeted 1883 Official @1883Official, "One week to go. Tag a friend who needs to know about #1883TV!"

The McGraws rubbed elbows at the Las Vegas premiere this weekend (12/11) with their co-stars in the new show including Sam Elliot and many photos were taken. We've got a Gallery of the big night.

The World Premiere Of "1883" - After Party

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Rob Kirkland, Tim McGraw and Matt Medrano attend the after party for the world premiere of "1883" at SW Steakhouse at Wynn Las Vegas on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


The World Premiere Of "1883" - After Party

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: Tim McGraw (L) and Taylor Sheridan attend the after party for the world premiere of "1883" at SW Steakhouse at Wynn Las Vegas on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


The World Premiere Of "1883"

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Billy Bob Thornton, Faith Hill, Isabel May and Tim McGraw attend the world premiere of "1883" at the Encore Beach Club at Encore Las Vegas on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for for Paramount+)


The World Premiere Of "1883"

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Emma Malouff, Anna Fiamora, Isabel May, Billy Bob Thornton, Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Graciela Brancusi, James Landry Hébert, Faith Hill, Marc Rissmann, Dawn Olivieri and LaMonica Garrett attend the world premiere of "1883" at the Encore Beach Club at Encore Las Vegas on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for for Paramount+)


The World Premiere Of "1883"

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: Tim McGraw and Faith Hill attend the world premiere of "1883" at the Encore Beach Club at Encore Las Vegas on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for for Paramount+)


The World Premiere Of "1883"

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Isabel May, Tim McGraw and Sam Elliott attend the world premiere of "1883" at the Encore Beach Club at Encore Las Vegas on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for for Paramount+)


The World Premiere Of "1883"

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Tim McGraw and Faith Hill attend the world premiere of "1883" at the Encore Beach Club at Encore Las Vegas on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for for Paramount+)


Paramount+ And 101 Studios Celebrate The World Premiere Of "1883" At Wynn Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Tim McGraw and Faith Hill attend Paramount+ and 101 Studios world premiere of "1883" at Wynn Las Vegas on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Wynn Las Vegas)


Paramount+ And 101 Studios Celebrate The World Premiere Of "1883" At Wynn Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Billy Bob Thornton and Tim McGraw attend Paramount+ and 101 Studios world premiere of "1883" at Wynn Las Vegas on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Wynn Las Vegas)


Paramount+ And 101 Studios Celebrate The World Premiere Of "1883" At Wynn Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Sam Elliott and Tim McGraw attend Paramount+ and 101 Studios world premiere of "1883" at Wynn Las Vegas on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Wynn Las Vegas)

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