The inaugural episode of 1923 revealed that James was Jacob Dutton's brother, who came to the family's rescue upon hearing of James' demise.
James Dutton, portrayed by Tim McGraw, was the family patriarch in 1883 who established the Dutton ranch in Montana.
Elsa Dutton, voiced by Isabel May, serves as the narrator in both 1883 and 1923, despite her character being killed off at the end of the first prequel.
John Dutton Sr features in 1883 as a young boy, played by Audie Rick, and is Elsa Dutton's younger brother.
The 1923 series introduces Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton and Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton.
