How the West Was Won (1976–1979)
10/10
One of the greatest Westerns ever made and one of my personal favorites
20 December 2020
I am just now watching this on DVD for the second time after watching it 10 years ago in full. I also watched a few episodes in the 90's when it was broadcasted on Swedish television.

This is without doubt one of quite few series I can rewatch and enjoy it just as much the 2nd time as the 1st.

It's one of the greatest tv-productions ever with one my favorite soundtracks and a great cast. Both the main cast and all the guest stars are really good with few exceptions.

But what I like the most about this series is the way it's made and how they go about the characters, the story and the scenes.

There is violence but they don't revel in it. I like it that way, we get it anyway. The characters are mostly likable but they all have their weaknesses. The Caucasians and the Native Americans (deliberate choice of words) are not shown as too much of either way too. No side is completely good or bad. Different, yes but to me quite believable.

Zeb Macahan is said by some to be an "Indian lover" and hate his own but I don't agree really..

I am not PC at all but what I see in Zeb Macahan is every man's or woman's right to mind their own business as long as you don't harm others. And that I am a strong believer in..

I'll just leave it at that and will continue to watch this excellent series.
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