After nearly losing their lives in a jaguar attack, 1923‘s Spencer and Alexandra are set to embark on a harrowing journey back to Montana, according to the show’s star. 1923 is the newest Yellowstone spinoff series on Paramount+. The prequel show follows the Dutton family as they take on new sets of challenges in the early 20th century. The show will continue to chronicle the family’s status throughout the early 1900s, including the Western expansion, prohibition, and the Great Depression. Harrison Ford plays Jacob Dutton, who is married to Helen Mirren’s Cara Dutton. Brandon Sklenar plays their son, Spencer, and Julia Schlaepfer plays his fiancée Alexandra.
In an interview with TV Insider, Sklenar provided a tease for Spencer and Alexandra’s harrowing journey to Montana in the aftermath of their near-death experience in Africa. Skelnar said that the journey would be a long and difficult one for the troubled couple, quipping that show creator Taylor Sheridan won’t make it a smooth journey. Skelnar added that the engaged adventurers would face further challenges, which should put further pressure on their relationship and their futures as individuals. Check out Brandon Sklenar’s full comments on Spencer and Alexandra’s upcoming journey in 1923 below.
“It’s a long journey, and it’s not an easy one. Taylor [Sheridan’s] is definitely not going to make that a smooth journey. Spencer and Alexandra are challenged in a very serious way, pretty relentlessly, throughout the journey. They’re constantly tested, and they’re constantly put in situations where they really gotta show up for each other.”
1923’s Spencer & Alexandra Romance Explained
Though Jacob and Cara Dutton are at their home in Montana, their son Spencer opted to be a hunter in Africa after fighting in World War I. Spencer is an emotionally raw character, but he takes solace in his newly-found relationship with an engaged British tourist named Alexandra. Alexandra becomes enamored by Spencer’s free-spirit, adventure-seeking ways, so she calls off her previous engagement to join him on his escapades. The two grow closer together over time, with Spencer eventually proposing to Alexandra. She accepts the proposal, but she has second thoughts after the dramatic jaguar attack.
After the attack, Alexandra starts to worry about her safety and future if she remains involved with Spencer. She shares her concerns about living such a threatening life, which prompts her to demand that Spencer finds a new line of work that won’t put their lives in danger. She doesn’t break off her new engagement, though, and Spencer, out of love for Alexandra, agrees to find a new job. So, despite the dramatic events of the attack, the two decide to stay together. Sklenar’s comments foreshadow more turmoil for them, though, on their way back to Montana. It’s certain to be a long and arduous trek, which could put their lives at further risk.
What’s Next For The Rest Of 1923 Season 1
The second half of 1923 season 1 will likely take a keen focus on Spencer and Alexandra’s relationship dynamic as they undergo stressful situations and march through dangerous environments. Alexandra’s feelings should continue to evolve as the two spend more time together. On the homestead, Dutton family patriarch Jacob is on death’s doorstep after an attack orchestrated by Banner Creighton. The attack has put the entire family’s well-being and future at stake, which makes Spencer’s imminent return a well-timed one for the family, though Alexandra’s reaction to more violence could be a negative one. 1923 will return for episode 5 on February 5, with the rest of the episodes set to release weekly.
