The upcoming second season of Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 might see Alex (Julia Schlaepfer) and Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar) facing a major life change. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, 1923 chronicles the Dutton family’s efforts to preserve their Montana ranch amid devastating personal struggles, wealthy businessmen, and thieves. As the newlywed couple fight to reunite back in Montana, questions linger about whether Alex could be pregnant following her bouts of seasickness during their tumultuous boat journey. 1923 season 2 is set to premiere on February 23, 2025.
In an interview with TVLine, Schlaepfer and Sklenar shared their thoughts on the possibility of Alex expecting a child and how their characters might react to such news. While their answers leave much to speculate, they tease the potential challenges the couple could face if parenthood is on the horizon. There is no doubt about Spencer’s love for Alex and his desire to build a future with the aristocratic woman, even as obstacles continue to mount. Addressing whether Alex’s seasickness hints at something more, Schlaepfer said the following:
Listen, Alex and Spencer went through a lot in Season 1. She’s been through it. I can’t say where that sickness comes from or if, you know, I even found out what that sickness is from. But I do believe them being on so many ships, and so many shipwrecks, I would imagine she’s feeling pretty unwell.
Sklenar offered insight into Spencer’s potential reaction as well. Here’s what he had to say:
It would motivate him, you know? He’s really on a path of wanting to have a life with her and have her at the ranch, and he definitely has to have children one day — because he has purpose, and he has something to live for, and he’s just really hooked into that purpose, you know? So, anything that would further fuel that, I think he’d be fully accepting and embracing of it.
What Alex’s Potential Pregnancy In 1923 Season 2 Means
It Raises The Stakes In The Duttons’ Fight For Survival
If Alex is pregnant, it would undeniably add urgency and complexity to the couple’s already perilous journey. Back in his dinghy headed for France, Spencer is set on reuniting with Alex and making it to Montana, where the Dutton family is fighting to retain their land after Whitfield’s calculated move to pay the overdue property tax on the ranch. Parenthood would deepen Alex and Spencer’s bond, but it would come at an especially challenging time as the future of the Dutton homestead hangs precariously in the balance.
Spencer’s reaction, as Sklenar suggested, would likely drive him to take even greater risks. His determination to protect Alex—and potentially their child—could redefine his character arc in 1923 season 2, breaking him out of his tortured past as a soldier and hunter into a loyal protector with a renewed sense of self. While the 1923 season 2 teaser trailer appears to show Alex having a harder time making it to Bozeman, her resilience and determination throughout their life-threatening adventures prove she’s more than capable of rising to the occasion.
Our Take On Spencer & Alex’s Future
Is A Baby Dutton On The Horizon?
Spencer and Alex becoming parents is a thrilling prospect that could elevate their already epic love story. Few couples on television have endured as much as they have—from shipwrecks to duels with ex-fiances—and the added challenge of parenthood could weave their bond even tighter. Watching Alex adapt her aristocratic roots to ranch life, alongside Spencer’s growth into a fiercely protective father, could deliver some of 1923’s most heartfelt moments, as their child becomes a powerful symbol of hope and a lasting legacy for the Dutton family.