TV series
The American Buffalo
2023, English, on PBS.
Spirit of a people. A story of resilience.
The dramatic story of America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people for untold generations, being driven to the brink of extinction, before an unlikely collection of people rescues it from disappearing forever. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world—and the unforgettable characters who pointed the nation in a different direction.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 120 min
- Status
- Ended in 2023
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The American Buffalo is streaming on PBS, PBS Documentaries, and Thirteen in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Into the Storm
Aired 17 October 2023
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- N. Scott MomadayNarrator (voice) · 2 ep
- Peter CoyoteNarrator (voice) · 2 ep
- Adam Arkin(voice) · 2 ep
- Tantoo Cardinal(voice) · 2 ep
- Tim Clark(voice) · 2 ep
- Tokala Black Elk(voice) · 2 ep
- Jeff Daniels(voice) · 2 ep
- Hope Davis(voice) · 2 ep
- Paul Giamatti(voice) · 2 ep
- Murphy Guyer(voice) · 2 ep
- Michael Horse(voice) · 2 ep
- Derek Jacobi(voice) · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 October 2023
- Last aired
- 17 October 2023
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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The American Buffalo: quick answers
Is The American Buffalo worth watching?
The American Buffalo doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The American Buffalo are there?
The American Buffalo has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 120 minutes each.
Is The American Buffalo finished?
Yes. The American Buffalo ended in 2023, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The American Buffalo on?
The American Buffalo is streaming on PBS, PBS Documentaries, and Thirteen in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The American Buffalo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The American Buffalo is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The American Buffalo?
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