Country icons Tim McGraw, Faith Hill star alongside cowboy movie legend Sam Elliott in '1883'

Paramount+ debuts its new show "1883" this Sunday. It's a prequel to their massive hit "Yellowstone," and stars country music giants Tim McGraw and Faith Hill along with cowboy movie icon Sam Elliott.

But does it own up to the ugly truths of western expansion? NPR's TV critic Eric Deggans weighs in and brings his pick for a new holiday show.