The West is a landmark historical documentary series produced by Ken Burns, exploring the dramatic story of the American West from the early 1800s to the end of the 20th century. This series delves into the captivating events, colorful characters, and epic struggles that shaped the Western United States, examining the cultural clashes, expansion, and transformation of this vast region. Through in-depth storytelling, stunning archival footage, and insightful narration, The West brings to life the hopes, hardships, and tragedies experienced by settlers, Native Americans, and immigrants, providing a deep understanding of how the West was won, lost, and mythologized in American history.