INSP's "Wild West Chronicles" Season 5 Finale & Season 6 News

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The Season 5 Finale of the TV series "Wild West Chronicles" airs tonight, Wednesday, April 22nd on INSP at 7:30pm ET.

Story details:
Frank Hamer's First Gunfight - Soon after ranch hand Frank Hamer joins the Texas Rangers, he helps them hunt down a mysterious killer, takes part in his first gunfight, and demonstrates a natural gift for detective work that launches a legendary career in law enforcement.

And great news for all of you "Wild West Chronicles" fans... see details on season 6 of the series in INSP's press release below...

INSP Greenlights

Sixth Season

of Acclaimed Series Drama

“Wild West Chronicles”

(Indian Land, SC – April 22, 2026) – Imagicomm Entertainment today announced that the critically acclaimed INSP TV network series Wild West Chronicles has been greenlit for a sixth season. Launched in 2020, the series continues its successful run as a cornerstone of INSP’s original programming slate. This sixth season, consisting of 6 (x :30) episodes, will bring the franchise to 65 total episodes.

Filming on Season Six is set to begin today, with new episodes continuing the series’ signature storytelling approach—following legendary gunslinger-turned-newspaperman Bat Masterson as he uncovers the incredible stories behind the West’s the most notorious characters and conflicts. The series, which stars Jack Elliott as Bat Masterson, has built a fiercely loyal and growing audience drawn to its authentic and immersive portrayal of Western history.

As with previous seasons, Season Six will mix stories of iconic Western figures such as Billy the Kid and Rose of Cimarron with lesser-known characters like Commodore Owens and Hoodoo Brown. This combination gives Western fans deeper understanding of the stories they already know and introduces them to new stories they may not have heard.

“Wild West Chronicles has become an integral part of our overall brand and programming strategy, consistently resonating with audiences who are drawn to authentic, character-driven storytelling,” said Craig Miller, VP of Original Programming at INSP. “As we move into Season Six, we’re continuing to build on that momentum by telling true stories of the American West that are much more engaging than a stodgy documentary.”

Alongside successful original series including Elkhorn and Blue Ridge, the renewal of Wild West Chronicles underscores INSP’s continued commitment to premium Western and Americana content. The network remains focused on delivering high-quality, themed programming that celebrates courage, resilience, and justice.

Stay tuned for additional casting, premiere timing, and distribution details as production progresses.

About Wild West Chronicles
Once a feared gunslinger and sheriff, the legendary Bat Masterson trades his badge for a pen and becomes a newspaperman. He travels the untamed frontier on a quest to chronicle the notorious tales of the Wild West and bring them to life. “Wild West Chronicles” is produced for INSP by MorningStar Entertainment, with Executive Producers Gary Tarpinian, & Paninee Theeranuntawat from MorningStar and Craig Miller, Doug Butts, Dale Ardizzone & David Cerullo from INSP.

About Imagicomm Entertainment
Imagicomm Entertainment is a multi-media / multi-platform distribution company focusing on films and episodic series with content ranging from action and adventure to drama and family holiday celebration. Each project embodies an unparalleled commitment to strong storytelling, memorable characters, and high production values. Imagicomm Entertainment distributes content globally through popular streaming services such as Prime Video, Netflix, and Vudu, as well as through DVDs from major retailers, and on traditional television outlets.

About Morningstar Entertainment
Gary Tarpinian and Paninee Theeranuntawat created MorningStar Entertainment with the goal of producing high-quality television programing. Over the past 20 years, this Emmy Award winning Production Company has produced hundreds of hours of great Television Series and Specials for such esteemed US networks as Discovery, National Geographic, History, The CW Network, PBS, A&E, TLC, Lifetime, Travel, ESPN, Discovery Science, and many others. They have also worked with or had their programs air on such respected international networks as Channel 5 UK, RTL Germany, RAI-Italy, France 5, Antena 3 – Spain, the Australian Broadcasting Company and many others. Among MorningStar’s best known programs include the hit series I Survived!, Deadliest Warrior, Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force and Mysteries Decoded.

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I hope you'll enjoy returning to the Old West with this historical series.

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