When Hatfields & McCoys premiered on the History Channel in May 2012, it shattered records, drawing nearly 14 million viewers. It revitalized the Western genre for a new generation, focusing on the bitter post-Civil War rivalry between "Devil" Anse Hatfield (Kevin Costner) and Randall McCoy (Bill Paxton). Why 720p is the "Sweet Spot" for This Series
In what is arguably one of the finest performances of his career, the late Bill Paxton plays Randal not as a hero, but as a man consumed by a religious zealotry that borders on madness. Paxton’s Randal is tragic; he is a man who believes God is on his side, even as his world burns down around him.
: The feud escalates violently following the murder of Anse's younger brother. Hostilities draw in neighbors and friends, pushing West Virginia and Kentucky toward conflict.