Billy the Kid is an American Western drama television series created by Michael Hirst set in the 19th-century American Old West. It stars Tom Blyth as outlaw and gunfighter Billy the Kid. The series premiered on Epix on April 24, 2022. In January 2023, the series was renewed for a second season, split into two parts. The first part premiered on the rebranded MGM+ on October 15, 2023, with the second part premiering on June 2, 2024. In October 2024, the series was renewed for a third and final season that premiered on September 28, 2025.
TunstallâÂÂMcSween Faction & Lincoln County Regulators
MurphyâÂÂRiley Faction & Jesse Evans Gang
Other
On May 4, 2021, it was announced that Epix greenlit the series for an eight-episode first season, which will be written and executive produced by Michael Hirst. It was also announced that Otto Bathurst will direct the first two episodes. Production companies involved with the series include Epix, MGM International TV Productions and Nordic Entertainment Group. On January 10, 2023, the series was renewed for a second season. On October 1, 2024, the series was renewed for a third and final season.
On May 13, 2021, it was announced that Tom Blyth had been cast in the series' title role. On August 27, 2021, it was announced that Daniel Webber had been cast as Jesse Evans.
Principal photography for the series took place in and around Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The first episode was screened in March 2022 at the Series Mania festival in Lille, France. The first season premiered in the United States on Epix on April 24, 2022. The first part of the second season premiered on the rebranded MGM+ on October 15, 2023, with the second part premiering on June 2, 2024. The third and final season premiered on September 28, 2025.
In Australia, it was distributed by Stan. In Canada and Latin America, it was made available to stream on Paramount+.
Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 50% with an average rating of 5.90 out of 10.