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Billy the Kid (TV series)

Billy the Kid is an American Western drama television series created by Michael Hirst set in the 19th-century 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 split into two parts.[1] The first part premiered on the rebranded MGM+ on October 15, 2023,[2] with the second part premiering on June 2, 2024.[3] In October 2024, the series was renewed for a third and final season.[4]

Billy the Kid
Title card for the first season
GenreWestern
Created byMichael Hirst
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
ProducerNick Iannelli
Production locationAlberta
Cinematography
Running time45–54 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkEpix
ReleaseApril 24 (2022-04-24) –
June 5, 2022 (2022-06-05)
NetworkMGM+
ReleaseOctober 15, 2023 (2023-10-15) –
present

Cast and characters

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Main

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Recurring

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Tunstall-McSween Faction & Lincoln County Regulators

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Murphy-Riley Faction & Jesse Evans Gang

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Other

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Guest

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  • Joey Batey as Patrick McCarty (season 1)
  • Leif Nystrom and Nash Nystrom as Joe McCarty (season 1)
  • Timothy Webber as Moss (seasons 1–2)
  • Jamie Beamish as Henry Antrim (season 1)
  • Ryan Kennedy as Ash Upson (season 1)
  • Michael Adamthwaite as Alias (season 1)
  • Christie Burke as Barbara Jones (season 1)
  • Guillermo Alonso as Melquiades Segura (season 1)
  • Siobhan Williams as Irene Riley (season 1)
  • Jason Burkart as Sam Wortley
  • Ty Provost as José Chávez (season 1)
  • Jasmine Vega as Ana Baca (season 2)
  • Guilherme Babilônia as Yginio del Tobosco (season 2)
  • Manuel Uriza as Antonio del Tobosco (season 2)
  • Ana-Maria Alvarado as Isabella del Tobosco (season 2)
  • Iván López as José (season 2)
  • Kurtis Sanheim as Lieutenant George Smith (season 2)
  • Andrew David Long as Dr. Clay (season 2)
  • Sage Kitchen as Alice Clay (season 2)
  • Jason Cermak as Huston Chapman (season 2)
  • Anthony Lemke as Governor Lew Wallace (season 2)

Episodes

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Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast airedNetwork
18April 24, 2022 (2022-04-24)June 5, 2022 (2022-06-05)Epix
284October 15, 2023 (2023-10-15)November 5, 2023 (2023-11-05)MGM+
4June 2, 2024 (2024-06-02)June 23, 2024 (2024-06-23)

Season 1 (2022)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"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.
22"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.
33"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.
44"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. He becomes a wanted man in two counties.
55"The Little Bit of Paradise"Michael NankinMichael HirstMay 8, 2022 (2022-05-08)
Billy ends up in Chihuahua, Mexico, with a new Mexican friend named Segura. Together, they enjoy several risky escapades, but in the end, Billy risks losing his life after killing a man.
66"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 lawmakers are already closing in. They plan to flee to Lincoln County, but not before Billy fulfils one last promise.
77"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, New Mexico. The gang is now working for Lincoln's most powerful boss, Irishman Major Murphy.
88"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 the farmers, mostly Mexican, who have signed up with rival businessman, the English man Mr. Tunstall.

Season 2 (2023–24)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
Part 1
91"The Road to Hell"Rachel LeitermanMichael HirstOctober 15, 2023 (2023-10-15)
War is brewing in Lincoln County between rival businessmen Murphy and Tunstall. After seeing the Irishman's brutal ways, Billy joins Tunstall in his battle to stop Murphy and the corrupt organization, the House. Even if it means being enemies with his best friend, Jesse. Attorney Mr. Catron sends his son-in-law, Mr. Waltz to gather information on Billy.
102"Sickness"Rachel LeitermanMichael HirstOctober 22, 2023 (2023-10-22)
As Tunstall gets hospitalized with smallpox, he is visited by Mr. Waltz, who gives him an ultimatum; end his businesses in Lincoln County or be killed. When Jesse and his 7 Rivers Gang steal Deputy Brewer's horses, Billy and the sheriff track them down and arrest them. Thinking he can show Murphy a gesture of goodwill, Tunstall has his men spring them from jail. The plan backfires and the war ensues.
113"The Agony"David FrazeeMichael HirstOctober 29, 2023 (2023-10-29)
124"The Day of the Dead"David FrazeeMichael HirstNovember 5, 2023 (2023-11-05)
Part 2
135"A Debt Collected"Adam KaneMichael HirstJune 2, 2024 (2024-06-02)
146"The Plea"Adam KaneMichael HirstJune 9, 2024 (2024-06-09)
157"The Blood-Soaked Bible"John FawcettMichael HirstJune 16, 2024 (2024-06-16)
168"An Invitation"John FawcettMichael HirstJune 23, 2024 (2024-06-23)

Production

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Development

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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.[5][6] On January 10, 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.[1] On October 1, 2024, the series was renewed for a third and final season.[4]

Casting

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On May 13, 2021, it was announced that Tom Blyth had been cast in the series' lead role.[7] On August 27, 2021, it was announced that Daniel Webber had been cast as Jesse Evans.[8]

Filming

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Principal photography for the series took place in and around Calgary, Alberta, Canada.[9]

Release

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The first episode was screened in March 2022 at the Series Mania festival in Lille, France.[10] The first season premiered in the United States on Epix on April 24, 2022. The first part of the second season premiered on the rebranded MGM+ on October 15, 2023,[2] with the second part premiering on June 2, 2024.[3]

In Australia, it was distributed by Stan.

In Canada and Latin America, it was made available to stream on Paramount+.

Reception

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Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 43% with an average rating of 5.90 out of 10.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b White, Peter (January 10, 2023). "Billy The Kid Renewed For Season 2 At MGM+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "War Is Brewing in 'Billy The Kid' Season 2 Part One Trailer". Collider. August 24, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Video: MGM+ Announces "Billy the Kid" Season Two: Part Two Premiere Date with New Trailer". The Futon Critic. May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  4. ^ a b White, Peter (October 1, 2024). "'Billy The Kid' Renewed For Third & Final Season At MGM+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 4, 2021). "'Billy The Kid' Series From Michael Hirst Ordered By Epix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (August 27, 2021). "'Billy The Kid': Daniel Webber To Play Jesse Evans In Epix Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  9. ^ "BEHIND THE LOOK: Billy the Kid". Picture Shop. April 24, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  10. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (February 17, 2022). "'Billy The Kid', HBO's 'The Baby' to compete at Series Mania". Screen International. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  11. ^ "Billy the Kid". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
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