If the birth of the American West is about anything it is about the relentless competition for land and power and the ruthlessness with which that determination was executed. Hollywood A-Lister Kevin Costner presents a variety of stories from different perspectives...
"Kevin Costner's The West" airs on the History Channel in the U.S. and Canada every Thursday — and viewers abroad can watch it from anywhere with a VPN.
► Date and time: "Kevin Costner's The West" will premiere in the U.S. on Monday, May 26 at 9 p.m. ET/ PT with back-to-back episodes followed by a special presentation of Episode 3 on Tuesday, May 27. It will then return to a regularly scheduled time slot of 9 p.m. Mondays on the History Channel.
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These include tales from figures such as Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who led exploration of the Louisiana Purchase from 1804 to 1806 along with young Lemhi Shoshone woman Sacagawea and stories of clashes between lawmen and outlaws.
The rise of cowboys and ranchers will feature as will the courageous resistance of Native American tribes who valiantly defended their ancestral land, the resilience of trailblazing women and the fervor of fortune seekers and abolitionists.
Best known for his starring role in 'Yellowstone', Costner's return to tell the tales of 'The West' promises to be an epic story.
Read on for how to watch "Kevin Costner's The West" online and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'Kevin Costner's The West' in the U.S.
"Kevin Costner's The West" will premiere in the U.S. on Monday, May 26 with back-to-back episodes followed by a special presentation of Episode 3 on Tuesday, May 27. It will then return to a regularly scheduled time slot of 9 p.m. Mondays on the History Channel.
The History Channel is available with most cable packages. If you have a cable login, you can also watch "Kevin Costner's The West" episodes on History.com.
If you've already cut the cord, you can watch "Kevin Costner's The West" on several live TV streaming services, including Sling TV, Philo, Hulu With Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream.
Americans abroad can catch the show from anywhere by using a good VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
Watch 'Kevin Costner's The West' from anywhere
Just because the History Channel isn't available everywhere doesn't mean you can't watch "Kevin Costner's The West" if you're away from home. Watching along with the rest of the internet can be pretty easy. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you go.
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3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your platform of choice and stream new episodes of "Kevin Costner's The West" online.
Watch 'Kevin Costner's The West' in Canada
As with the U.S., "Kevin Costner's The West" will premiere in Canada on Monday, May 26 at 9 p.m. ET/ PT with back-to-back episodes followed by a special presentation of Episode 3 on Tuesday, May 27. It will then return to a regularly scheduled time slot of 9 p.m. ET/PT Mondays on the History Channel.
"Kevin Costner's The West" might also be available via the STACKTV add-on with Prime Video but although it grants access to programming from the History Channel and others there is no confirmation as yet.
A Prime membership costs CA$9.99 each month, and a Stack TV subscription costs CA$12.99 on top, but both offer free trials to new users.
Not in Canada at the moment? Signing up to NordVPN will help you access your preferred streaming service when you're overseas.
Can you watch 'Kevin Costner's The West' in Australia?
"Kevin Costner's The West" will premiere in Australia on Wednesday, May 28 on Stan.
For now, anybody currently abroad in Australia from the U.S. or Canada can use one of the best VPN services to access History. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features.
Can you watch 'Kevin Costner's The West' in the U.K.?
"Kevin Costner's The West" will premiere on Sky HISTORY in the UK on Monday, June 2 at 9 p.m. BST.
For now, anybody currently abroad in the U.K. from the U.S. or Canada can use one of the best VPN services to access their usual streaming service. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features.
'Kevin Costner's The West' - Episode guide
- Season 01 Episode 01 - "Fallen Timbers": Chief Little Turtle leads the Indian Nations of the Northwest Confederacy to a major victory over the fledgling U.S. Army; a new force under General "Mad" Anthony Wayne embarks on a counteroffensive, leading to a new era of westward expansion.
- S01 E02 - "Colter's Run": After building his reputation as a formidable hunter, John Colter chooses to stay out in the wilderness and enter the booming fur trade; when he repeatedly ignores warnings from the Blackfeet, he's taken captive and forced to make a run for his life.
- S01 E03 - "Oregon Trails": TBA
- S01 E04 - "TBA"
- S01 E05 - "TBA"
- S01 E06 - "TBA"
- S01 E07 - "TBA"
- S01 E08 - "TBA"
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'Kevin Costner's The West' FAQ
What westerns has Kevin Costner starred in?
"Silverado" (1985), "Dances With Wolves" (1990), "Wyatt Earp" (1994), "Open Range" (2003), "Let Him Go" (2020), and "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1" (2024). He also played a significant role in the miniseries "Hatfields & McCoys" (2012).
Will 'Kevin Costner's The West' be on Netflix?
No, 'Kevin Costner's The West' will not be on Netflix initially.
Catch all the action on History.com or an cable-cutting service like Sling TV.
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