The High Chaparral
Created by David Dortort
On NBC
A mid-century Western ensemble drama centered on ranch life and family bonds, built on the proven formula of its creator's earlier hit.
The High Chaparral is an American Western-themed television series starring Leif Erickson and Cameron Mitchell which aired on NBC from 1967 to 1971. The series, made by Xanadu Productions in association with NBC Productions, was created by David Dortort, who had previously created the hit Bonanza for the network. The theme song was also written and conducted by Bonanza scorer David Rose, who also scored the two-hour pilot.
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Questions people ask
Is The High Chaparral sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.
Does The High Chaparral leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is The High Chaparral easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Is The High Chaparral violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
Is The High Chaparral scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The High Chaparral
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The High Chaparral
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The High Chaparral, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The High Chaparral, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The High Chaparral, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
