Legends & Lies

The Real West uses dramatic recreations of historic events to re-examine the stories Americans think they know about our country. The 10-part series dispels the exaggerations and falsehoods which have developed over the years, shedding new light on iconic characters and their stories. Legends & Lies cuts through the myths and brings untold truths to the screen for the first time. Throughout the series, Executive Producer Kelsey Grammer and leading experts paint a new picture of the heroes and villains who shape America’s Wild West. From Davy Crockett to Jesse James, Billy the Kid and George Custer - experience the personal struggles of these iconic characters as they transform the country in the push west that will define the Unites States of America as the continent wide, international superpower it becomes.