The prequel to one of the US' most popular scripted TV series is almost drawing a close as 1883's penultimate episode arrives on streaming services this week. Taking us back to the Dutton's roots prior to the Yellowstone timeline in 1883, this Paramount Plus original is co-created by Taylor Sheridan. Intrigued? Blitz through the episodes so far and find out how to watch 1883 online below with all episodes now exclusively available on Paramount Plus and the first episode free to watch.

Premiered: Sunday, December 19

New episodes: every Sunday

No. of episodes: 10

Director: Taylor Sheridan

FREE stream: 1883 FREE with a Paramount Plus trial

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1883 follows James Dutton (Tim McGraw) and Margaret Dutton (Faith Hill), grandparents of Yellowstone's John Dutton, in their search for a better life as they look to escape poverty in Texas.

How to watch 1883 FREE in Canada

It's more of the same in Canada, where 1883 is also exclusive to Paramount Plus, hitting the streaming service from Sunday, December 19, with new episodes every Sunday.

In the Great White North, a subscription costs CA$5.99 per month, after a 7-day FREE Paramount Plus trial.

If you're abroad right now, you won't be able to use the streaming services you usually do, but download a VPN and you’ll be free to watch your favorite shows wherever you are.

How to watch 1883 online in Australia

1883 doesn't yet have a release date in Australia, but the expectation is that it will likely arrive either at the same time or before the end of the year.

You know the score by now - it's coming to Paramount Plus Down Under, where a subscription costs AU$8.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial.

As detailed above, if you’re abroad you’ll struggle to connect to any of the streaming services you usually use. The solution? Try using a VPN as per our guide above.

How can I watch Paramount Plus and what other shows are on it?

The Paramount Plus app is available through Apple TV, iPhone and iPad, Android TV, Android phone and tablet, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Portal TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung TV, Vizio TV, LG TV, Roku, Xbox One and Series X, and Xfinity Flex.

You can also watch it through your favourite web browser at ParamountPlus.com.

You can watch on up to three devices simultaneously and create up to six separate profiles for family members. Those with a Premium subscription can download up to 25 shows or movies and watch them offline (in 4K where available) on a mobile device.

Paramount Plus also features new originals and is ideal for fans of all kind of TV shows. It's home to Picard, animated series Prodigy, and Strange New Worlds as well as hits like Kamp Koral, reality TV smash Survivor, and the Rugrats 2021 revival. There's also CBS's live sports action, including the NFL and Champions League, and it will also be the place to watch the Frasier reboot.

Can I watch 1883 in the UK?

There's no word yet on when 1883 or Yellowstone will air in the UK.

What we do know, however, is that the plan is for Paramount Plus to hit the UK in 2022 via Sky platforms and the smart money would be on both shows to arrive on the platform at the same time, but, as we say, nothing's confirmed yet.