Season 2 • Episode 6
LatestHis neighbors saw a devout family man. The last thing his victims saw was a shotgun aimed at their heads. If there's an outlaw who was born to kill it's Deacon Jim Miller – the Bible-thumping psycho-killer.
American Heroes Channel's new series Gunslingers reveals the infamous tales of survival and courage from the Wild West. Exposing little-known facts about America’s first villains and heroes, the six-part series features the stories of Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Wild Bill Hickok, John Wesley Hardin and Tom Horn. Juxtaposed with vivid reenactments, expert commentary is layered throughout each episode to ensure the authenticity and historical accuracy of each story. Contributors include: David Milch, the creator of Deadwood; Bob Boze Bell, the executive editor of True West Magazine; and actor Kurt Russell (Tombstone).
Production
Deadwood creator David Milch lending HBO cred to basic cable
Editing
Rapid-fire cuts between musty historians and sweaty reenactments
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This series arrived during peak 'peak TV' antihero era—treating outlaws like Tony Soprano with spurs.
The show's cancellation after two seasons killed a planned Calamity Jane episode that reportedly had casting drama.
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