North of 36

Taisie Lockhart returns to her family’s sprawling Texas ranch after a sudden, violent loss, inheriting not only acres of land and thousands of long‑horn cattle, but also the fierce loyalty of the men who have known her since childhood. Determined to keep the herd moving northward, she steps into the foreman’s role, trading her delicate convent dress for a shirt and trousers that signal her newfound authority.

As she prepares a daring river crossing, a mysterious pair of strangers, the McMasters, arrive with their own agenda, sparking suspicion and tension among the crew. The men on the range, already uneasy under her unconventional leadership, must decide whether to trust the enigmatic guests—or keep their guns trained on anyone who might threaten the livelihood of the ranch. The opening act sets a vivid picture of frontier life, fierce devotion, and the delicate balance between survival and ambition in the wild heart of early Texas.