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The networks are looking to the west for their next batch of television shows.
Showrunners are dusting off old scripts and pitching new ideas set in the wild west following renewed interest in the genre.
Executives at the networks say they are looking for programming that will appeal to a wide range of viewers, including those who donât typically watch television.
âThe western is a genre that has a lot of appeal,â said one executive. âItâs a classic American story, and thereâs a lot of potential for great characters and great original drama.â
Among the westerns in development are:
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âThe Gunslingerâ â A show about a lone gunman who wanders the west, righting wrongs and fighting injustice.
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âThe Outlawâ â A show about a former outlaw who is trying to start a new life but finds himself drawn back into the world of crime.
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âThe Lawmanâ â A show about a sheriff who must keep the peace in a small town while also dealing with his own demons.
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âThe Bounty Hunterâ â A show about a bounty hunter who tracks down criminals for a living.
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âThe Ranchâ â A show about a family who runs a ranch in the Colorado Rockies.
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âThe Drifterâ â A show about a man who wanders the west, searching for a place to call home.
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âThe Marshalâ â A show about a U.S. Marshal who brings criminals to justice.
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âThe Cowboyâ â A show about a man who tries to live his life the way the west was meant to be lived.
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âThe Widowâ â A show about a woman who is trying to start over after her husband is killed.
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âThe Pioneerâ â A show about a family who travels west in search of a new life.
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âThe Trailblazerâ â A show about a man who helps settlers travel west.
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âThe Legendâ â A show about a man who is considered a legend in the west.
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