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Season 1 – Hatfields & McCoys

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The rivalry between the Hatfields and the McCoys is one of the oldest and best-known family feuds in American history. This miniseries, featuring a cast led by Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton as the family patriarchs, tells the story of the feud that nearly launched a war between Kentucky and West Virginia. Devil Anse Hatfield and Randall McCoy were close friends until near the end of the Civil War, when they return to their homes -- Hatfield in Kentucky and McCoy in West Virginia -- to increasing tensions and misunderstandings that quickly lead to all-out warfare between the clans (partially caused by a stolen pig). As hostilities grow and outside forces join the fight, the states where the families live are brought to the brink of another war as the feud makes international headlines, the states' governors clash and the U.S. Supreme Court eventually intervenes.
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Hatfields and McCoys is a violent and gritty spectacle that perhaps takes itself too seriously.

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Adrian Michaels Daily Telegraph (UK) 10/26/2012
3.5/5
This is a high-class cast, and all the performances were worth watching. Go to Full Review Tim Dowling Guardian 10/25/2012
Hatfields & McCoys is like a hillbilly version of Dallas. Everyone's a bit of a scumbag, so it's hard to care what happens to them, which is just as well, because folks die regularly, without much preamble, in fairly gory ways. Go to Full Review Willa Paskin Salon.com 05/29/2012
It's got law and lawlessness duking it out against a backdrop of grime, guts and gravelly voices, but this is all served up humorlessly and laden with self-seriousness. Go to Full Review Terence Johnson AwardsCircuit.com 08/26/2018
3/4
The supporting cast might deserve its own review just to talk about the great deal of people who turn in good performances. But the highlight of the supporting actors is Mare Winningham, who might well be the MVP of the series. Go to Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk 07/23/2018
The combination of powerful acting from all levels of the copious cast and the authentic-feeling depiction of primitive backwoods life in the bleak aftermath of the American Civil War isn't pretty, but it's morbidly compelling. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 01/05/2018
... the most watched program ever on The History Channel when it first broadcast in 2012, [it] is a fine attempt to create engaging drama while remaining true to the history. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Johnathon W @Hoppynsc 02/27/2025 Superb mini-series that shines a nice light on one of the most infamous feuds in American history. The cast is excellent across the board, with Kevin Costner & Bill Paxton superb as the heads of the respective Hatfield and McCoy, while the supporting cast is equally excellent (Tom Berenger steals the show as the murderous Jim Vance). Behind the camera, director Kevin Reynolds crafts a gritty mini-series that doesn't really take sides, showing how both the Hatfields and McCoys escalated the feud, despite what it cost them. Just a great mini-series that shows History Channel can do historical drama. See more Shay C 01/26/2025 I remember seeing this with my mom when I was little. It was pretty good, and still is. I'd say it leans into being slightly too long, but not by much. The first episode is the best. See more Jason D 06/04/2024 This was just amazing I loved it what a great miniseries the story was really good I really enjoyed the characters the cast did a fantastic job Rip Bill Paxton See more Read all reviews
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Kevin Costner

Devil Anse Hatfield

Bill Paxton

Randall McCoy

Tom Berenger

Jim Vance

Powers Boothe

Wall Hatfield

Mare Winningham

Sally McCoy

Matt Barr

Johnse Hatfield

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 28, 2012 Episode 1 A Hatfield murders a McCoy; Randall McCoy's daughter and "Devil" Anse Hatfield's son begin a forbidden love affair. Details Episode 2 Aired May 29, 2012 Episode 2 The McCoys murder Anse's younger brother; the Hatfields ride out to get revenge; friends, neighbors and outside forces join the feud. Details Episode 3 Aired May 30, 2012 Episode 3 Bad Frank's raids force the besieged Hatfields deeper into the mountains; Johnse sets his sights on another McCoy woman; Nancy McCoy spies on the Hatfields; a shattering New Year's Day battle. Details

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Hatfields & McCoys — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Kevin Reynolds
Executive Producer
Nancy Dubuc, Dirk Hoogstra, Leslie Greif
Screenwriter
Bill Kerby, Tedd Mann, Ronald Parker
Network
History
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Western, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 28, 2012