La serie segue le vicende della famiglia Dutton nel 1923, durante un'epoca di varie avversità come l'espansione occidentale, le pandemie, la siccità storica, il proibizionismo e la Grande depressione.
In season 2, a cruel winter brings new challenges and unfinished business to Jacob and Cara back at Dutton ranch. With harsh conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, Spencer embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana. Meanwhile, Alexandra sets off on her own harrowing trans-Atlantic journey to find Spencer and reclaim their love.