Netflix’s 6-Part ‘Yellowstone Meets Game Of Thrones’ Series Is One Of Its Best Westerns

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For much of the last few years, Netflix has been searching for a Western series that could rival the success of Yellowstone, and their latest limited series in 2024 might be the closest they’ve gotten. Interestingly, this new show also shares similarities with the popular HBO fantasy series, Game of Thrones.

With Robert Taylor, the star of Longmire, and leading actors Anna Torv and Michael Dorman, Territory clearly draws inspiration from Taylor Sheridan’s popular Western, Yellowstone. However, this influence actually benefits the show. In fact, Territory is among the best modern Western series available on Netflix.

This Australian ranching drama is packed with twists, turns, and betrayals – perhaps even more so than the creator’s TV series. It feels like a modern, Outback take on the power struggles for land and family fortunes seen in shows like ‘Game of Thrones’. Ultimately, ‘Territory’ was a thoroughly entertaining series that unfortunately didn’t get a second season, which it deserved.

Netflix’s Territory Feels Like A Cross Between Yellowstone And Game Of Thrones

The TV series Territory shares a lot of similarities with Yellowstone. Both shows focus on a large family ranch and the constant battles they face to protect their land. Like the Duttons in Yellowstone, the Lawson family is dealing with threats from competing ranchers, criminals, native groups, and companies looking to mine their territory.

Within the Lawson family, everyone feels threatened – not just by people outside the family, but by each other as well. The family’s relationships are deeply unhealthy, and each member is fiercely competing to inherit their father’s valuable cattle business, often resorting to ruthless tactics.

I’ve noticed something really interesting while watching Territory. The competition between ranchers feels much more central to the story than it does in Yellowstone. In Yellowstone, the Duttons are so clearly on top, even when someone like Wade Morrow tries to cause trouble. But Territory? It feels like these ranching families are really going at each other, almost like the big houses fighting in Game of Thrones – it’s a much more intense rivalry!

Overall, Territory feels more like a show similar to Yellowstone than a Western-style retelling of Game of Thrones. Despite being set in a different part of the world, it has a very similar look and feel to Taylor Sheridan’s popular series.

Territory Is One Of Netflix’s Best Westerns, Despite Being Set In Australia

Though Territory takes place in northern Australia, it looks and feels like a contemporary Western that could be set on the American plains or in the Rocky Mountains. However, the show is clearly Australian, both in how it was made and who appears in it.

The entire project, from writing to production, was done by an Australian team, including Aboriginal screenwriter Kodie Bedford. The film, titled Territory, was also shot primarily on location in Australia’s Northern Territory, notably at Tipperary Station, one of the biggest cattle farms globally.

Despite its beautiful visuals and clear connection to classic Westerns, many viewers are more drawn to the show’s complex and scheming plot than its artistic style or references to the genre.

Netflix Is Still Looking For The Next Big Western

Despite being one of Netflix’s strongest Western series, Territory was cancelled after only one season and six episodes. It’s not alone – several other Western shows on the streaming service have also been cut short recently.

Netflix is really trying to find its next hit show like Yellowstone, and it’s starting to feel a bit frantic. While they have some good series like Godless and American Primeval, they also have a lot of flops, such as The Abandons.

The hunt for good television continues, and unfortunately, hidden gems like Territory don’t get the opportunity to find a dedicated fanbase. Meanwhile, Taylor Sheridan’s expanding collection of shows keeps growing in popularity elsewhere.

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2026-05-23 01:09