The Wild Wild West (1965): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1965, The Wild Wild West is an action & adventure, comedy, drama and western series.

What it’s about. The Wild Wild West is an American television series. Developed at a time when the television western was losing ground to the spy genre, this show was conceived by its creator, Michael Garrison, as "James Bond on horseback." Set during the administration of President Ulysses Grant, the series followed Secret Service agents James West and Artemus Gordon as they solved crimes, protected the President, and foiled the plans of megalomaniacal villains to take over all or part of the United States. The show also featured a number of fantasy elements, such as the technologically advanced devices used by the agents and their adversaries. The combination of the Victorian era time-frame and the use of Verne-esque style technology have inspired some to give the show credit for the origins of the steam punk subculture.

Who’s in it. The Wild Wild West stars Robert Conrad as James T. West, Ross Martin as Artemus Gordon, Pat Paulsen as Bosley Cranston and Kevin McCarthy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Wild Wild West has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild Wild West page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Wild West tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.