What happened to James and Margaret Dutton following the events of 1883, and will they reappear in the sequel series 1923? Writer/director Taylor Sheridan has created quite an empire off the back of Yellowstone. Not only has the show run for five seasons as of 2023, but Yellowstone also scored hit two spinoffs with 1883 and 1923. The former is arguably the most acclaimed of the bunch, and followed James (Tim McGraw) and Margaret Dutton (Faith Hill), as they set out with their children on a grueling journey along the Oregon Trail. While it was initially believed there would be a second season,1883 was always planned as a miniseries.

Viewers became very invested in both James and Margaret as characters, with McGraw and Hill delivering committed, soulful performances. 1883 ended in heartbreak for them both, as they settled in Montana following the death of their daughter Elsa (Isabel May), where they established what would become the Yellowstone Ranch. 1923 picked up decades later, where James’ brother Jacob (Harrison Ford) and his wife Cara (Helen Mirren) face multiple crises running the ranch. Neither James nor Margaret appeared in 1923 season 1, and while there will be a second season to finish this chapter in the history of the Duttons, it seems unlikely either of them will appear.

James & Margaret Dutton Both Died Long Before 1923