1923 star Aminah Nieves talks about the possibility of her character, Teonna Rainwater, crossing paths with the Dutton family. The Yellowstone prequel, created by Taylor Sheridan, follows Jacob (Harrison Ford) and Cara Dutton (Helen Mirren) as they fight to keep their ranch alive during economic hardship and anarchy. Teonna’s traumatic arc in season 1 depicted her brutal experience at a government-run residential school, where she was abused before escaping. Given that Teonna’s descendants in Yellowstone share history with the Duttons, there’s been speculation about whether she will eventually cross paths with the family in the 1923 timeline.
In a recent interview with TV Insider, Nieves was asked about the possibility of her character meeting the Duttons in 1923 season 2. Teonna and Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar) will both be in Texas in season 2, episode 4, “Journey the Rivers of Iron.” While she remained tight-lipped about the details of Teonna potentially meeting Spencer, her response only added to the intrigue. Read her full comments below:
In my perfect world, Teonna meets the Duttons. I think that would be such a crazy, epic crossing, oh my God. I think it’s coming full circle. You’ll see.
What This Means for 1923 Season 2
Teonna and Spencer’s Paths Could Cross
Teonna’s storyline is deeply tied to Yellowstone‘s themes of land ownership and Indigenous identity. If she does meet the Duttons in 1923 season 2, it could be the precedent for the connection between the Duttons and Rainwaters in Yellowstone. With Thomas Rainwater being a key figure in Yellowstone, a link between Teonna and the Duttons could provide crucial insight into how their families became rivals and reluctant allies. 1923 season 1 showed how the government actively sought to erase Native American culture, and Teonna’s fight to reclaim her identity could contrast with the Duttons’ battle to preserve their land.
Related
1923 Ending Explained (In Detail)
The Paramount Plus exclusive Yellowstone spinoff 1923 concluded its first season with a bang, but the ending left a lot of questions to be answered.
While Spencer has been traveling the world, he’s coming back to Montana in season 2 and will pass by in Texas when Teonna and her father, Runs His Horse (Michael Spears), learn they are in Texas, not Oklahoma, as they initially believed. Whether Spencer and Teonna meet remains a mystery, but if it happens, it could be a pivotal moment in the story. If Teonna allies with the Duttons, it could mark a rare moment of unity between the families. However, if their meeting sparks conflict, it could explain the long-standing tensions between the Duttons and the Rainwaters in Yellowstone.
Our Take On Teonna And Spencer’s Potential Meeting
Teonna Could Be Key To The Dutton Legacy
1923 has been one of the most emotionally charged entries in the Yellowstone universe, and Teonna’s arc has been one of its most compelling aspects. If she does meet the Duttons, it might be a pivotal moment for both storylines, linking the struggles of the Indigenous communities with the legacy of the Dutton family. Taylor Sheridan has always prioritized historical accuracy and complex character dynamics, so if this meeting occurs, it will undoubtedly have a significant impact on 1923 and the overall Yellowstone franchise.
1923 season 2 airs Sundays on Paramount +.
Source: TV Insider
1923
9/10
- Release Date
-
2022 – 2024
- Network
-
Paramount+
- Showrunner
-
Taylor Sheridan
- Directors
-
Guy Ferland
- Writers
-
Taylor Sheridan