In 1989, Robert Duvall starred in a Western series that continues to stand out as one of the genre’s highlights more than 37 years after its release. In fact, it is still so celebrated that it was just ranked No. 1 on a list of the “Greatest Western Shows” of all time. The fact that Lonesome Dove’s legacy is still so strong is especially remarkable given that it was originally intended to be a completely different project that was written with John Wayne in mind.

Who Ranked ‘Lonesome Dove’ as the ‘Greatest Western Show Worth Watching Over and Over’?

On October 29, 2026, Collider published its ranking of the “9 Greatest Western Shows That Are Worth Watching Over and Over.” The list included several classic series, including Maverick , Bonanza , Little House on the Prairie , and Gunsmoke . It also featured more modern shows like Longmire and 1883 .…