The Coen brothers are working on a six-part TV series for Neftlix

The Coen brothers, AKA the directing duo behind the critically acclaimed Fargo and The Big Lebowski, will release their first ever TV series on Netflix.

The filmmaking siblings, Joel and Ethan, have created a six-part western anthology, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, with each episode set to feature a distinct story about the American frontier.

“We are streaming motherf******”, the Coens said as they announced the series which they will write and direct, as well as serve as executive producers.

Megan Ellison and Sue Naegle are also set to work alongside the brothers, while The Incredible Hulk actor, Tim Blake Nelson is set to take on the series' leading role.

“The Coens are visionary directors, masterful storytellers, and colourful linguists. We are thrilled for Netflix to become home to the full range of their talents,” said Cindy Holland, Vice President, Original Content for Netflix.

While no official release date had been confirmed, it's reported that the series will being streaming some time in 2018.