Hatfields & McCoys 2012
“Never Forgive. Never Forget.”
What is Hatfields & McCoys?
The television series "Hatfields & McCoys" is a historical drama based on a true American story. The series explores the legendary family feud between two families, with roots in the Civil War.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 3
- First aired
- May 28, 2012
- Networks
- History
- Genres
- Western, Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 3 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series "Hatfields & McCoys" is a historical drama based on a true American story. The series explores the legendary family feud between two families, with roots in the Civil War. The feud begins to escalate when two former friends and comrades return to their neighboring homes, one in West Virginia and the other in Kentucky. Tensions and misunderstandings grow, eventually leading to all-out warfare between the families. As the conflict intensifies, friends, neighbors, and outside forces become involved in the fight. The series dramatizes the Hatfield-McCoy saga, which spans decades and nearly leads to a war between the two states. The story is set in the region surrounding the Tug River, which forms a border between West Virginia and Kentucky.
Should you watch it?
“Discover the true American story of the legendary Hatfield and McCoy family feud.”
- Based on a true American story
- Explores a legendary family feud
- Spans decades of escalating conflict
- Involves violent warfare
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas about legendary family feuds.
The content involves intense warfare and escalating tensions between families.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hatfields & McCoys about?
It is the true American story of a legendary family feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys.
When is the story set?
The saga begins near the end of the Civil War.
Where do the families live?
Hatfield lives in West Virginia and McCoy lives just across the Tug River border in Kentucky.
What was the relationship between Devil Anse Hatfield and Randall McCoy?
They were close friends and comrades until near the end of the Civil War.
What causes the conflict between the families?
Increasing tensions, misunderstandings, and resentments lead to all-out warfare.