Get ready for one last showdown in Lincoln County! MGM+ has announced the renewal of its hit series “Billy the Kid” for a third and final season.
The eight-episode season will bring the epic romantic adventure inspired by the life of America’s most infamous outlaw to a close. Season Three promises an explosive conclusion as Billy the Kid (played by Tom Blyth) faces his ultimate reckoning with Sheriff Pat Garrett, who has betrayed him. With a bounty on his head, Billy must decide whether to flee New Mexico and pursue a future with Dulcinea, the love of his life, or stay and fight for justice.
Meanwhile, Jesse Evans, Billy’s longtime friend, rival, and enemy, also remains in Lincoln, searching for redemption. As the final chapter unfolds, Billy will fight tooth and nail to find the justice that has long eluded him, even if it means facing death.
Creator, writer, and executive producer Michael Hirst (“Vikings,” “The Tudors,” “Elizabeth”) will return for the third season alongside executive producers Donald De Line (“De Line Pictures”), Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey (“Amblin Television”). The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, in association with Amblin Television and De Line Pictures.
“In Season Two, Michael Hirst, Donald De Line, along with Tom Blyth and the rest of our talented cast, captivated audiences with the dramatic events leading to the infamous Lincoln County War,” said Michael Wright, head of MGM+. “In Season Three, we are excited to bring the naturally cinematic story of one of American history’s most fascinating, and often misunderstood, characters to its conclusion, as only MGM+ can.”
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to write the third and final season of ‘Billy the Kid’ and bring this compelling saga to a close,” said Hirst. “Billy was famous for many things, not least his ability to escape from seemingly impossible situations. But now, as the Most Wanted Man in America, the odds are truly stacked against him.”