The hit Western series 1923, a prequel to Yellowstone, takes viewers over a century into the past, exploring the harsh realities of that era. One of the key themes of the show is racism, particularly the treatment of Indigenous people, which is portrayed through historically accurate storylines.

At the Los Angeles premiere for 1923 Season 2, Dougie Hall, who plays Two Spears, discussed how the show doesn’t shy away from the difficult truths of history. He explained that creator Taylor Sheridan is committed to telling an honest story, addressing past injustices rather than ignoring them.

“He’s willing to talk openly and honestly about real things and things that really happened to Indigenous people,” Hall said. “He sheds light on a lot of that because I think in order to heal from stuff in the past, we need to acknowledge that it happened.”

The series also explores anti-miscegenation laws, which outlawed interracial relationships at the time.