: A central focus is the complex "frenemy" bond between Billy and Jesse Evans, characterized by mutual respect and conflicting loyalties.

: After facing personal tragedies, including the death of his parents and personal betrayal, Billy is forced to survive through petty theft and eventually gunfighting.

The series is now part of a larger narrative arc, with the third and final season having premiered on September 28, 2025.

: The season begins in the 1870s, following Billy as a young boy in a family of Irish immigrants struggling in New York City before moving west to Kansas and eventually New Mexico.

You can catch up on the complete first season on MGM+, where a full Season 1 recap is also available to prepare for later seasons.

Billy the Kid Season 1 Episode 5 Review: A Little Bit of Paradise

The first season of the series (MGM+) is an eight-episode historical drama that explores the early life and origins of the legendary outlaw Henry McCarty, better known as William H. Bonney. Season 1 Overview