With its Paramount+ stats added in, CBS’ Marshals cemented itself as the biggest scripted show on network TV with Season 1, helping prove that the Yellowstone spinoff could jump platforms and still keep its massive fanbase intact. Season 2’s premiere is right around the corner, with answers for what went down in the debut season’s finale, which means we’re closer than ever to seeing Jefferson White’s Jimmy Hurdstrom back in the saddle for Marshals with former co-star Luke Grimes.

Amidst all the hopeful speculation aimed at Marshals crossing over with Dutton Ranch at some point, CBS revealed during a Fall TV press event that Yellowstone’s former runt-turned-cowboy Jimmy is stepping back into his boots and spurs on CBS, making him the first returning flagship character for the second season. Many questions still need to be addressed where certain details are concerned, but showrunner Spencer Hudnut confirmed where we’ll see Jimmy when new episodes kick off. As he explained:

Jimmy vacated the Yellowstone ranch in Season 4 at John Dutton's request, in order to make a more dependable cowboy out of himself at the 6666 ranch in Texas. (He was supposed to head up his own ranch-set spinoff, though Taylor Sheridan claims he was never going to make that show.) Though he returned for some bunkhouse shenanigans in Season 5, with plans to marry Kathryn Kelly's Emily, Jimmy seemed like he'd be calling Texas home for the long haul.

As such, I'm intrigued to learn why he's back in Montana when Marshals kicks off anew, and why he's getting back into Kayce's good graces. It would have been weird to have him still based in Texas, but does his current status mean he's no longer with Emily, and/or that he's no longer employed by the Four Sixes? His better half doesn't appear to be with him, but that could always change.

Luke Grimes shared that he and the showrunner are always aligned with the idea of bringing former Yellowstone characters back when it makes the most sense to, and said he believes Jimmy was the key fan-favorite to embrace for the new season. In his words:

I can't say with certainty that all fans everywhere adored Jimmy right out of the gate as a fish out of water that other characters consistently poked fun at for his intelligence and/or lack of ranching abilities. But with each season that passed, Jimmy was experienced as much growth and character development as anyone in Yellowstone,, and Jefferson White played right into that, making him an empathetic underdog that deserved to be rooted for.

That kindhearted nature wasn't exclusive to just the on-screen character, either, as Luke Grimes shared that he was happy to bring Jimmy back because of how much he genuinely enjoys working alongside the actor. He continued:

Hand to a Bible, my go-to choice for an ideal Yellowstone return would be Jen Landon's Teeter, although I'm torn between wanting to see her bond more with Kelly Reilly's Beth on Dutton Ranch and watching her in high-stakes action sequences on Marshals. Maybe I'll just start wishing for both.

In any case, White is now the sixth notable Yellowstone actor — I think? — to reprise their role in Marshals, after Grimes, Gil Birmingham, Brecken Merrill, Mo Brings Plenty and Rudy Ramos. If Jimmy tracks Kayce down, you know he's gotta be reaching out to his other former cohorts like Lloyd, Ryan, Walker, Ethan and others. It doesn't sound like that'll happen in the first episode of Season 2, but here's what we do know will happen:

• When Kayce realizes Tate has been taken hostage, he goes rogue in a desperate race to save his son as the Marshals uncover a powerful criminal operation tied to the East Camp land grab. A violent showdown ensues, putting everything Kayce cares about at risk.

Marshals is set to resolve its various finale cliffhangers when the Season 2 premiere debuts on CBS on Sunday, October 4, at the special time of 8:30 p.m. ET, with episodes streaming the next day via Paramount+ subscription.

I've said this many times before, and I'll keep saying it: I’m dying to see more Yellowstone alums on Dutton Ranch and Marshals. Thankfully, we’ll get to see this happen on the Luke Grimes-led CBS series when it returns on the 2026 TV schedule. However, the star who is making his big return on Marshals is maybe the last person I expected to see in the Montana-set show.

This character I’m referring to is Jefferson White’s branded cowboy Jimmy Hurdstrom. According to CBS, White will reprise his Yellowstone character in a recurring role on Marshals. It’s unclear how exactly he’ll be incorporated into the story. However, I know I'm excited to see him interact with Kayce, as well as both the characters we met on Marshals last season and the vets who came back to play the characters they originated in Yellowstone.

Now, don’t get it twisted, I’m thrilled about this, and I can’t wait to see Jimmy back on our screens. However, I really never thought this would happen, and I have some questions. That’s all because Jimmy’s whole story in the later seasons of Yellowstone (which you can stream with a Peacock subscription) was about him working in Texas. So, I always thought he’d come back through Dutton Ranch, which is set in the Lone Star State, instead of Marshals, which takes place in Montana.

Anyway, that minor confusion aside, I’m so excited that Jimmy will be back in the Yellowstone world. Jefferson White is too, as he told CBS:

I also can’t wait to see what’s next for them, and I have some questions I’d like answered when Jimmy returns to our screens. Here’s a list of them:

• Is Jimmy still living in Texas or did he move to Montana?
• Is he still with his girlfriend?
• Did he talk to Rip and Beth when they moved to Texas?
• What brings him into Kayce and the Marshal’s world?
• How have his cowboying skills improved?

While I could go on, those are the big questions I’d like answered. My biggest inquiry, though, has to be about how he’ll find himself in Kayce’s story. With a recurring role, it makes me think he’ll be spending some time in Montana instead of Texas. However, in the Season 1 finale of Marshals, Tate was taken to Texas, so maybe he’ll be part of that storyline.

We’ll just have to wait and see, though. No details about why Jimmy’s returning were given. So, we’ll get to find out when Marshals premieres its second season on Sunday, October 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS. In the meantime, you can make sure you’re ready for this exciting comeback by streaming Yellowstone on Peacock and Marshals with a Paramount+ subscription.

It’s no secret that the road to Dutton Ranch’s premiere on the 2026 TV schedule was bumpy. Ed Harris called out the show because he felt like he was “misled” about his part. Meanwhile, Cole Hauser said they were “wiped out” because of how many weather issues they dealt with. Along with that, Taylor Sheridan’s lack of involvement has been cited as a challenge too. Now, amid all that, there’s a rumor that Hauser and Sheridan are feuding. That speculation has led me to remember that the two men actually do have a rocky history.

Breaking Down The Feud Rumors Surrounding Cole Hauser And Taylor Sheridan

Before we flashback, let me explain what’s being alleged right now. At the end of August, a source claimed that “Cole has had beef with Taylor for a while.” In this Daily Mail report, it was claimed that the Rip actor and Yellowstone’s creator “nearly came to blows.” A source went on to say that the men apparently have different backgrounds and personalities:

Along with this, Hauser’s co-star, Kelly Reilly, has spoken about Sheridan’s lack of involvement on Dutton Ranch and the changes that caused. The Rip actor has also cited this as a challenge and a reason why “everything changed”, saying he and the other actors had to “really be able to work with these new writers, these new directors.”

It’s implied that Hauser’s critical comments have “inflamed the situation” between him and Sheridan, but nothing is confirmed. However, it does make me remember that these two don’t have a pristine past.

Cole Hauser And Taylor Sheridan Have A Rocky History

Back when Yellowstone was on, there were a couple of notable instances that highlighted Hauser and Sheridan’s potentially turbulent relationship.

First of all, in 2022, Hauser told Men’s Journal that he had been in fights, and he’s not afraid of them. Explaining this further, he said:

After that, the story notes that Sheridan “feels similarly.” So, the second time they met, “the two of them got into a fight.” No reason for it was given. However, it implies that there was something in the early days of Yellowstone that caused conflict between them.

One year after that, in 2023, Sheridan filed a lawsuit against Hauser and his coffee brand. They had competing coffee brands, and Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch filed a suit that claimed Hauser’s Free Rein logo was very similar to his. The lawsuit was dismissed. However, it was an interesting wrinkle in the actor and producer’s relationship, considering Yellowstone was still being made at the time.

Now, it’s unclear where exactly the men stand. However, these new rumors imply that they are not getting along. Regardless, Dutton Ranch is renewed for Season 2. So, I’m sure we’ll get more updates about Hauser and Sheridan’s relationship in the near future. In the meantime, you can stream Season 1 with a Paramount+ subscription.

For all that Marshals fans might have been worried (or not) about all of the characters in the aftermath of the Season 1 finale, the first trailer for Season 2 surprisingly resolved any such lingering concerns, confirming that all the characters made it out of their respective harrowing situations alive and intact. Of course, that doesn’t mean the second season will be a walk in the national park, as Kayce & Co. will have Chris Mulkey’s powerful Tom Weaver to contend with.

Beyond the imminent threats and dangers, however, it sounds like Marshals will give Kayce a few more things to smile about in Season 2. Or it’ll at least put him in more settings where smiling is a natural response. The character has gained enough of a familiarity and camaraderie with his team that he will apparently start hanging out with them more off-duty. Luke Grimes told EW that with Tate set to turn 18 and potentially branch out as his own man, Kayce is at a social crossroads. As he put it:

Gotta love that. Most of the Kayce's scenes away from the team have either an emotional bent, as it goes with Tate; or a narrative-forwarding bent, as it goes with Thomas Rainwater and anyone connected to the land formerly owned by the Dutton family. Kayce doesn't get much time to just B.S. and have a laugh, which is a shame, since Grimes' smile is pretty magnetic. It's almost too warm for Kayce himself.

So if Kayce is hanging out at bars and being more of a social butterfly (a phrase he'd never use), does that mean fans can expect to see him leaning back into romances this long after Monica's surprising death? (That fate was due to the actress not being available for Marshals.) It's more on the table now than it was before, with Grimes sharing:

To me, the hardest thing about seeing Kayce move on from Monica would be listening all the comments Tate would make. Whether he'd be into it or against it, I'm sure his reactions would suck equally hard.

Beyond that, though, Kayce would probably benefit highly from such a relationship and depressurization, if you will. I'm not sure if I buy it happening with anyone we've already met yet, despite potential chemistry between him and Andrea. I'd rather it either be someone new, or maybe that Yellowstone character he was infatuated with, if that actress would be available.

Luke Grimes also addressed the possibility that Kayce may or may not take his wedding ring off if such a romantic encounter would occur. Even as an actor, he's not sure which way to feel about it, saying:

Grimes went on to say he's been playing Kayce Dutton for so long that he can't help but consider the character's feelings empathetically when hypothesizing about such romances.

I'm praising all of the impending bar chuckles and hypothetical bedroom antics, but don't go thinking we're not still talking about Marshals. Grimes confirms that the action tone and steady flow from Season 1 will be largely the same, which he's all about. He also confirmed that other team members will continue to have their backstories focused on for flashbacks and further development.

Heaven help me if Tate does turn 18 and then moves out and tries to start his own life away from Kayce. Well now I might want to watch that show even more. In any case, check out the Season 2 trailer below!

Marshals is set to rejoin the 2026 TV schedule when Season 2 premieres on CBS on Sunday, October 4, at 8:30 p.m. ET.

It’s always been obvious to me that Yellowstone shows are hard to make. It’s also not lost on me that making a season of a procedural is no easy feat because of how high their episode counts typically are. So, I never assumed making Marshals would be an easy endeavor. However, one of its stars, Logan Marshall-Green, thought it would be. Well, he was very wrong about that, and he explained why that’s the case and why he loves it.

As Marshals prepares to air its second season on the 2026 TV schedule, Logan Marshall-Green spoke about signing on to play Cal with Collider Forces. He explained that he was excited for the job security a procedural offers and was looking forward to the work:

He didn’t really realize how hard this would be, though. As he explained, he thought it’d be a bit more relaxing and slower than other projects he’d worked on. Well, between the action and the network schedule, it was none of those things, as he recalled:

Yeah, there was no relaxing to get ready for Marshals. The cast had to go through cowboy camp that also included weapons training, since they’re playing marshals. On top of that, this show is a procedural that features big action and different cases basically every week. So, things are moving fast, and they’re intense.

That wasn’t something Marshall-Green considered at first, though, as he explained:

In short, the actor had to make a choice fast. So, his assumptions about Marshals were not immediately debunked. He quickly got a reality check about just how intense making a procedural (and a Yellowstone procedural at that) is, though, as he said:

While Marshall-Green has done his fair share of TV, his most prominent procedural gig was on TNT’s Dark Blue, where he worked on 20 episodes between 2009 and 2010. He was also in 18 episodes of ABC’s Big Sky between 2021 and 2022. However, he didn’t get the full scope of what it meant to be on a hit network procedural until landing Marshals.

Now, he’s set to return as Cal in Season 2 of Marshals, and he’ll be in for a longer ride, seeing as the spinoff’s first season (which you can stream with a Paramount+ subscription) began at the mid-season mark. This time around, they have a big order, with Luke Grimes telling Collider they’re doing “18 or 20” episodes this season. So, they’re in it for the long haul, and at least now Logan Marshall-Green knows exactly what he’s gotten himself into.

While we got a few answers to questions about the Marshals Season 1 finale in the trailer for Season 2, it also left me with a new one regarding a hope I’ve had since Yellowstone. That question is: Was that a young Kayce we saw in the footage? While I don’t fully have the answer here, it seems highly likely, which means something I’ve been wanting to see since the flagship series aired could finally happen.

For years now, my biggest bone to pick with Yellowstone has centered around the untapped potential of Kayce Dutton’s past. While they went into his military past and turbulent relationship with his dad a little bit, they really never dove into the deep end. On Marshals, we’re getting into all of that. And it seems like Season 2 could address the fact that Kayce is John Dutton’s only branded child, and I think that because of this frame featured in the trailer:

Now, I cannot confirm or deny whether that’s Kayce. So, yes, it’s possible that it’s a different young person who was branded. However, I think it would make perfect sense if this were a flashback to Kayce being branded by his dad.

To be blunt, I think it’s a shame that Yellowstone didn’t really give Kayce the flashback representation Rip and Beth got. His story is dense and complex, and it should be explored.

Finally, they’re doing it with Marshals. We saw it in Season 1 with the introductions of Cal and Garrett, both of whom served with Kayce. Now, in Season 2, I’m hoping we dive into Kayce’s past with the Duttons. If this photo is of him, that will happen, because it looks like he may have been branded recently.

We know from Yellowstone (which you can stream with a Peacock subscription) that John branded Kayce when he found out that Monica was pregnant with Tate. After that, Kayce ran away for a while. He later returned, and things got better between the father and son. However, while they smoothed things over, I never got over the fact that this history was never explored in detail.

I’m hoping Season 2 of Marshals will really get into Kayce’s history with his dad. This frame alludes to it, and it has me hoping even harder that Josh Lucas returns to play young John Dutton. Lucas and the young actor you can see above could finally act out this fraught past and give us some needed context about how this relationship shaped Kayce into who he is now.

However, we’ll just have to wait and see if that happens. Right now, nothing is confirmed, but the trailer certainly gave me hope that this Yellowstone dream about exploring Kayce’s past with his family could come true. We’ll get to see if it does when Marshals returns to the 2026 TV schedule on Sunday, October 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS. If you want to play some catch-up before then, you can stream the first season of the spinoff – which features callbacks to the flagship show – with a Paramount+ subscription.

Back in May, the first present-day Yellowstone spinoff wrapped its first season up with some hectic situations for all of the main characters, making it seem like several of Marshals’ leads would be either dead or in recovery mode when Season 2 started, with Kayce’s son Tate being kidnapped by the late-to-arrive big bad Tom Weaver, as portrayed by Chris Mulkey. Now, the Season 2 trailer has been unveiled by CBS, and it looks like there’s literally nothing to worry about from the gun battle in "Wolves at the Door.”

Which isn’t to say that Kayce & Co. are in the free and clear without albatrosses galore hanging on their necks, since there will still be strifes large and small for the Marshal Service’s elite to deal with. But let’s look at how the trailer clears up the two biggest finale conclusions after watching it in full!

Kayce's Team Seemingly Suffered Zero Losses

Tom Weaver looked like he was pulling off a Yellowstone-esque maneuver from that show's third-season capper by targeting seemingly every Marshals protagonist. Not that anyone expected Kayce, Cal or Belle to bite the dust, especially since Cal may have medical issues that could take him out later on. Still, it might have been an interesting twist for Gil Birmingham's Thomas Rainwater to be murdered in the midst of all the land-based turmoil.

But no, Rainwater is present and accounted for in the Season 2 trailer, as are Kayce, Cal, Belle, Miles, and even Andrea, who was seemingly bouncing from Montana back to Washington D.C. after packing up her locker and everything.

We don't see much more from Morgan Lindholm, who portrays Cal’s estranged daughter Maddie, and who was granted a between-season promotion that will expand her recurring capacity. One would expect that build up in appearances to have something to do with Cal's health issues, but we'll have to wait and see.

Tate Is Already Safely Returned From His Kidnapping, And With Worse Hair

Marshals' first season ended with a déjà vu callback to Yellowstone's second season finale, when Kayce & Co. rescued Tate from being held hostage by the Beck brothers, and he was all traumatized and locked in? None of that is happening here, as Tate seems to be too well-versed in being kidnapped that he appears to be just fine now. Which is wild.

But at least Kayce also recognizes how bizarre it is that Tate isn't more negatively affected by it all, and perhaps also by his son's declaration that "It's the Dutton way" to stay strong in the face of chaos and tragedy. As Luke Grimes' character puts it, "No Dutton man should become their father," which is maybe a shot fired at the late John Dutton. But it's also pure logic, since this family's patriarchs have a way of bringing lethal trouble to the front doorstep. Maybe it's time for Tate to go hang out with Carter down in Texas.

Marshals was the #5 show across all of TV from 2025-2026 in terms of total viewership, so you know a lot of people will be tuning into Season 2 as well. It'll hit the 2026 TV schedule on CBS on Sunday, October 4, with episodes also available to stream via Paramount+ subscription.

We’re at the point where the list of A-listers starring in Taylor Sheridan shows feels endless. He writes parts specifically for these actors too, and pitches them the general idea before he sits down to pen the script. While I would guess many are quick to say yes, that wasn’t the case for 1883’s Sam Elliott. In fact, he couldn’t stand Yellowstone and wasn’t too sure about doing a prequel at first. However, Sheridan convinced him to do it.

This all came up when Howard Stern asked Sheridan if he was “shocked” when Sam Elliott signed on to one of his shows during an interview on The Howard Stern Show. Considering Elliott once told CinemaBlend that “on some level [he] can’t stand” Yellowstone, I was also wondering about this. It turns out the writer convinced the actor by admitting he was right and explaining how 1883 would be totally different from the flagship show:

This kind of conversation is par for the course for Sheridan. As he explained earlier in this interview, he writes parts for specific actors. He did it for Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford for 1923, and that’s what he did for Michelle Pfeiffer and The Madison, too. This was also the case for how he got Billy Bob Thornton to do Landman, which is relevant to this story, because Elliott is now also in that Texas-set show.

However, going back to 1883, that conversation Sheridan had with Elliott totally changed the game. And once he knew the story this prequel was telling, he was all in, as the creator of the Yellowstone universe said:

I have to say, 1883 is so different from the other Yellowstone shows, and I think it’s the best of the bunch. To use Sheridan’s term, it’s far less soapy than the others; it feels more grounded and realistic, and it hits way different than Yellowstone. Elliott specifically is astounding in the series as Shea, the cowboy leading the Duttons and co. West. His storyline is tragic, epic and courageous, and, as the actor himself said, “beautiful.”

Sheridan is grateful Sam Elliott said yes too, as he finished his comments on him by saying:

Well, this all certainly worked out well for both of them. They got a great friendship, 1883 was well-received and is very beloved, and they’re still working together on Landman.

So, what started as a tumultuous opinion about Yellowstone turned into a collaboration that you can still see the fruits of with a Paramount+ subscription.

Kayce Dutton will be back on the small screen and whooping up on Montana’s criminal elite when Marshals Season 2 lands on the 2026 TV schedule in October and follows up on Season 1’s potentially deadly finale (at least for some characters). As fans are well aware, the Yellowstone spinoff is headed up by the actor who held the role across the flagship drama’s five seasons, Luke Grimes. But in some distant alternate universe out there, one of Grimes’ co-stars landed the role.

While it may be hard to picture anyone but the Ohio native as Kayce Dutton, with his signature ‘stache and beard combo along with his often lengthy hair, just try to imagine the Yellowstone role being played by Jefferson White, who brought life to the role of Jimmy Hurdstrum in each of Yellowstone’s seasons (though less so in Seasons 4 and 5). White’s largely hairless look is nearly the complete opposite of what we’re used to from Kayce, and his Jimmy performance is also at odds with Kayce’s machismo.

So how did this hypothetical casting switcheroo nearly happen? White, who’ll soon be seen in the Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping, appeared on the podcast An Actor Despairs with host Ryan M. Perez, and talked about how his journey to landing the role of Jimmy Hurdstrom actually began with a Kayce audition. In his words (via Instagram):

I feel like I'd get an audition for the role of an actual seal before anyone would ever see me as a Navy SEAL, so I can see where the actor is coming from here. Jefferson White realized the pilot was solid, but understood that he may not have been the most aligned with Kayce's character description, and seemingly didn't hesitate to point it out. As he put it:

Not one to look a gift horse in the mouth (even if his character did eventually do other things with horses), White put a good-faith effort in with a Kayce audition tape, but didn't limit it to just that one. He explained his approach, saying:

Though it may have been a stab in the dark for a character that wasn't actively being cast yet, Jefferson White's Jimmy audition tape sealed the deal for him to bring that character to life, as opposed to the stallion-taming war vet. You gotta love the way the actor describes his beloved ranchhand-turned-cowboy, too.

That's our Jimmy!

For years now, fans have been waiting to see Jimmy's return in another Yellowstone series. It was supposed to happen in the 6666 spinoff, but then Taylor Sheridan claimed recently that spinoff was never going to happen in the first place, which goes against what Paramount+ publicly announced in years past. We're still hoping for something else, though. #JimmyJustice and whatnot.

Catch him in the 2026 film release Sunrise on the Reaping when it hits theaters on November 20, 2026.

Any time of year when Rip Wheeler is laying out skull-bustin’ discipline on our TVs is a good time of year, and the wait is on for Season 2, with a new showrunner stepping in to guide the story after that deadly and kidnap-py season finale. The between-seasons hiatus is where star Cole Hauser gets to look and feel more like himself, without the need to dye his hair to match Rip’s, and without the need to put on any extra weight.

As many Yellowstone and Dutton Ranch fans are possibly aware, Hauser has made it a character priority to add around 25 lbs. to his frame to bring Rip to life (even if Texas heat makes it hard to keep the weight on. But if you think that means he’s downing protein powders and doing cardio between takes, that’s not exactly the kind of weight he’s packing on. Speaking with AwardsDaily about transforming himself into becoming Rip for Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone-verse, Hauser pointed out that being bigger doesn’t necessarily mean being more fit. In his words:

It would be more than a little disconcerting to throw on a new episode of Dutton Ranch to see Rip shirtless with a six-pack of rock-hard abs and biceps bulging to the point of bursting. That’s just not the specific kind of badass that fans have in mind for Rip. To the actor’s point, Rip’s body is the result of decades of daily ranchwork, peppered with sporadic acts of violence and criminal mischief, without a lick of time spent at the gym or on a weight bench. Nobody got time for reps.

Hauser continued, explaining that Rip’s non-specialized diet also plays into the weight gain, since he isn’t the kind of character who seems to care much about calorie counts and serving sizes. As the actor put it:

I don't even want to think about the day when Rip Wheeler is too old, weak and frail to get up with the chickens. Hopefully Dutton Ranch doesn't go on for THAT long. Although I guess seeing a Rip cyborg would be pretty cool, if it ever came to that. It probably won't come to that.

Beyond all the meat and potatoes, Cole Hauser shared another go-to meal for adding extra poundage:

If I ever looked in the mirror and saw Rip Wheeler's face, I might not complain too much. Although if I then had to go and saddle up horses and other break-of-dawn tasks, I might not ever stop complaining.

Dutton Ranch Season 2 will hopefully be as lean and muscular as Season 1 was, and with the added bonus of Ed Harris’ Everett becoming a bigger part of the story after he was left unsatisfied during the first season’s production. It’s unclear exactly when new episodes might be available to get obsessed with, but we’ll definitely be waiting until after the 2026 TV schedule has concluded.

I knew Taylor Sheridan was a busy guy, and I’ve always had trouble trying to figure out how exactly he’s able to work on so many shows while also being a ranch owner and cowboy in his own right. Well, now he’s explained what his days look like, and I genuinely don’t know how he’s been able to write and work on shows like Yellowstone and Landman while also doing everything else he’s committed to.

Between the 2025 and 2026 TV schedule, Taylor Sheridan served as the showrunner on 1923, Landman, The Madison and Lioness, and he was an executive producer and writer on Mayor of Kingstown and Tulsa King, while serving as an EP on Marshals and Dutton Ranch. However, that’s not all he does. He owns the Bosque and 6666 Ranches in Texas, and ranching is no small job. While speaking to Town & Country, he opened up about how all this impacts his day-to-day life, explaining:

Earlier in the story, Sheridan noted that his work in television and movies helps him pay for his horses, and those animals take up a lot of his day too. To dive into those details, he helps train horses in cutting, specifically. Cutting is a very precise practice where cowboys use a horse to separate cows from a herd, and you can actually see it on display in Yellowstone (which you can stream with a Peacock subscription).

While the Bosque Ranch is more focused on horses, the 6666 is a cattle operation. So, he’s got his hands full overseeing two major operations, and that’s not even counting the work he does for television.

Funnily enough, in the cutting arena, Sheridan has an editing bay where they can work on his TV shows. The projects that can mostly be streamed with a Paramount+ subscription take up the other half of his day, as he explained:

As I mentioned earlier, Sheridan is a writer, EP and showrunner on multiple projects. He also acts in Lioness. Many of these shows are moving into new seasons too, like Landman, The Madison, Mayor of Kingstown, Dutton Ranch, Marshals and more. So, he shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. Again, while he’s not as involved in the Yellowstone franchise as he once was, he is still the boss of Landman, Lioness and The Madison.

That is no small feat by itself. Just thinking about his shows, I can’t understand how he gets it all done. When you add in the work he does with his ranches, it becomes even harder to comprehend. But somehow he does it, and clearly he has a good system down. So, as long as he has that, he’ll keep writing and cowboying, and we can keep enjoying his work.

Taylor Sheridan has built a TV empire from a home in Texas that’s taken the world by storm. However, before he was making hit shows for people to stream with a Paramount+ subscription (and Yellowstone aired on the Paramount Network), he wasn't having the easiest time working in California. Now, his star of Landman, Billy Bob Thornton, has opened up about his boss planting roots in Texas after Hollywood wasn’t very nice to him.

These days, Sheridan is one of the largest landowners in Texas. And not only does he own Bosque Ranch and the 6666 Ranch (but don’t expect a show about that), he also films quite a bit of his shows there too. From 1883 to Lioness to Lawmen: Bass Reeves, many of Sheridan's projects have been filmed on his own land. Overall, this place has accepted him and his work with open arms, as Billy Bob Thornton explained to Town and Country:

In the same story, the Landman creator explained that he was "homeless twice" during his early years in Los Angeles. And while Sheridan’s pre-Yellowstone work was successful, he’s found a new level of success with his TV shows. He’s also found, as Thornton pointed out, quite the home in Texas, where they’ve accepted him as both a writer and a cowboy who is, as Town and Country put it, “investing in ranching infrastructure to ensure that the rugged lifestyle he adores stays vital for generations to come.”

As someone who has watched every Yellowstone show and spoken to the casts of those projects and Sheridan’s other shows, like Landman, I know he’s the real deal. He’s a cowboy (which you can see by streaming Yellowstone with a Paramount+ subscription), he tries to ride his horses four hours per day, and that’s worked in his favor both on screen and literally in Texas.

Thornton was a good person to explain this, too. The Sheridan show he stars in, Landman, is fully set in Texas. Now, Season 3 of Landman is on the way; it’s a massive hit, and the state both Thornton and Sheridan now call home is almost like a character in it.

Along with Landman being filmed in Texas, Yellowstone’s sequel series, Dutton Ranch, takes place there too. While Sheridan is not as involved with that show, he’s still a producer, and it fully moved characters from the series that made him a mainstay in the world of television down to the state he lives in.

Of course, Yellowstone’s home, Montana, is still present in the Sheridan-verse, as both Marshals and The Madison take place there. However, in an overwhelming way, Texas has become the state I associate these shows and Taylor Sheridan with the most.

Once upon a time, there existed a mighty young western called Yellowstone, and from its building successes cane news that the Dutton family and more would be explored in spinoffs and prequels. And lo, Taylor Sheridan’s spinoffs and sequels have come, and have delivered much pain, suffering, and ratings bonanzas. (Dutton Ranch and Marshals are both in the Top 10 shows of 2025-2026.) But one long-ago announced follow-up has never surfaced amidst the coyotes and sagebrush: 6666.

Remember that one? Jefferson White’s Jimmy Hurdstrom was set as a lead, with the storyline being introduced in Yellowstone’s fourth season, where Jimmy was sent down to work with Sheridan’s Travis to make him a better cowboy. Yeah, you remember. Well, apparently Sheridan himself never intended to make such a spinoff, and would never fictionalize the trials and tribulations of the historic ranch’s butt-busting staff. Except…it definitely was going to happen, at least in studio execs’ minds.

Sheridan appeared on the Rodeo Time Podcast (via YouTube), where he was asked by host Dale Brisby about the Four Sixes show, to which the Lioness creator said:

At which point the host suggested that perhaps the reports were just people trying to score clicks online after Jimmy traveled down the ranch on the flagship drama. To which Sheridan replied:

By all means, I have no issue with Taylor Sheridan not wanting to trivialize the lives of people that he cares about as an invested owner of that ranch. But I'm not sure why he has to talk about it as if it wasn't formally announced by the very studio he first signed an overall deal with. It took me not much time to find this 2021 press release from Paramount+ stating:

Obviously this franchise is not one that sticks with names very well, with that pesky Y getting added to spinoff titles before being erased, as it went with 1883. But even if 6666 wasn't the final title, that was a project formally announced by Paramount as part of a creative deal. And it was referred to in subsequent press releases as well, so it wasn't a one-time fluke. In fact, it was officially shifted from Paramount+ to Paramount Network in May 2022, which is probably easier to do with a show that doesn't actually exist.

I also think if Sheridan wasn't ever interested in crafting a show set at the 6666 ranch, he probably would have shut those rumors down long before now. Granted, people like me were still out here talking about it like fools, thinking it might still come to light one day. After all, Matthew McConaughey only recently addressed his conversations with Sheridan about a new show, so nothing is totally impossible, right?

In the meantime, fans can watch all of the Yellowstone spinoffs, as well as Lioness, Tulsa King, Landman, and more of Taylor Sheridan's creations via Paramount+ subscription

To put it lightly, Cal’s been through it on Marshals. Throughout the first season, he was dealing with illness, his relationship with his estranged daughter and multiple near-death experiences. Then, when Season 1 of the Yellowstone spinoff ended, we didn’t know if he was alive or dead following an attack on him and Belle. While it can be assumed he lives because Logan Marshall-Green is in Season 2, we don’t know what state he’ll be in. Plus, I gotta say, the newest update about the episodes that will air on the 2026 TV schedule this fall makes me both excited and scared for Pete Calvin.

It was announced that Marshals’ cast is growing, as it added a new cast member and expanded another’s role. Per Deadline, Marque Richardson will be a recurring cast member, and he’ll play Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Burns. Alongside him, Morgan Lindholm, who plays Cal’s daughter Maddie, will get an expanded recurring role. It’s Lindholm that I want to focus on.

On the one hand, Lindholm’s promotion is very exciting. Her relationship with Cal is strained, and I would love to see the two try to work on it a bit more. In a perfect world, they could heal together and get over the fact that they’re very estranged. With the Maddie actress set to spend more time in this world of Yellowstone, it seems like this is possible.

Plus, with her working at the Marshals' bar of choice, Bullet ‘n Barrel, and considering her romantic history with Miles, it feels right to see more of her in Season 2. It will also be nice to see how her relationships with both her father and the Marshals he manages evolve.

However, Marshals has a tendency to make Cal miserable at every turn. So, this addition could also be worrisome. I note that because, along with Cal and Belle’s safety being in question, he has cancer. It’s revealed that he has a Pancoast tumor, and it’s hard not to be anxious about how this will impact him.

I’m theorizing that if Maddie is a bigger part of the story, they could grow closer and heal their relationship as Cal reckons with this tragic medical situation. Then, right when they get on good terms, Cal dies.

Considering how vital Logan Marshall-Green is to the Marshals cast, I feel like Cal actually dying is a long shot. However, if I’ve learned anything from Yellowstone shows, it’s that no one is safe.

So, this feels like an “expect the worst, but hope for the best” kind of situation. Thankfully, we know Cal is in Season 2 – so, hopefully he’ll at least get out of the sticky situation he was in during the Season 1 finale. Then, let’s stay optimistic that Morgan Lindholm’s expanded part means Maddie’s relationship with Cal will grow in a good way, not a sad one.

To see how this all plays out, you can catch the Season 2 premiere of Marshals on Sunday, October 4 at 8:30 p.m. on CBS. You can also go back and see all of Cal’s trials and tribulations by streaming Season 1 with a Paramount+ subscription.

It’s almost maddening to think that it’s been 3 ½ years since reports first linked Matthew McConaughey to mega-producer Taylor Sheridan, which came out amidst all of the latter’s behind-the-scenes chaos on Yellowstone with Kevin Costner.Since that point, the flagship show ended, the prequel 1923 wrapped, two sequel series premiered (Marshals and Dutton Ranch) along with the initially-a-spinoff drama The Madison, and Sheridan himself signed a lucrative new deal with NBCUniversal. So it’d seem like any potential McConaughey projects have been put to pasture, right?

Not so fast! Even though nothing concrete has yet has been settled on for the Interstellar star to partner up with Sheridan on, McConaughey surprisingly revealed that such hypothetical plans are technically still in place. It’s just a matter of landing on whatever makes the most sense. While speaking with The Playlist ahead of his newest starring role in The Rivals of Amziah King, the actor was asked if the Yellowstone follow-up plans were dead, and responded with:

So in the grand scheme of things, this isn't necessarily an update to celebrate with a weekend bender, but it's way more positive than just blindly assuming that those talks fell through years ago. It's not like either McConaughey or Sheridan have been lacking for work, so I get that it'll probably still take a while flr things to come together if and when they DO land on an idea they both agree is worth exploring. In the meantime, though, I've got some of my own ideas for how these two should cross career paths.

1. Matthew McConaughey Should Lead The Cast Of 1944

Considering both 1883 and 1923 were such hits for Paramount+, it's shocking that seemingly no progress has been made for getting the third Yellowstone prequel into production. It's not entirely clear if Sheridan ending his overall deal with Paramount killed that project, or if there's still a proper chance for it to be made. If the latter is the case, then it's a no-brainer that Matthew McConaughey should head up the cast as whichever Dutton patriarch would make sense, timing-wise.

He'd be a fantastic casting choice to follow Tim McGraw and Harrison Ford in the earlier prequels, and I would even welcome some kind of quasi-stunt casting for his female counterpart, such as having How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days' Kate Hudson co-starring. Or Woody Harrelson in a wig.

2. Dutton Ranch Should Introduce Matthew McConaughey As The Brother Of Rob-Will's Father Luke

This is a stretch, sure, but I think it's feasible that Luke, the man who raped Beulah Jackson and is the biological father of Rob-Will, could have had a brother who always wanted to get revenge for his brother's death, but let it fall to the wayside for all those years. That is, until he catches wind of Rob-Will's murder, and that draws him out of the woodwork and puts the Jackson family in his crosshairs.

Outside of that approach, I think McConaughey could also join the story as someone from Everett's past. Possibly a nephew or other estranged family member, or even someone that he spent time with as a vet (either animal doctor or military). Considering Dazed and Confused co-stars McConaughey and Cole Hauser are already reteaming for a Netflix show with True Detective's Nic Pizzolatto, it's not a huge leap for him to join Dutton Ranch.

3. Matthew McConaughey Joins An Action-Revamped Spinoff Set At The 6666

The longest-rumored Yellowstone spinoff was meant to be set at the Four Sixes Ranch that Taylor Sheridan bought out years prior, which is what sparked Jimmy's move to Texas. And the mothership series basically set the new project up, with reports that Ryan Bingham's Walker would be moving back down to Texas to co-star. Nothing ever came from those plans, but I think adding Matthew McConaughey would be the best way to renew interest.

And honestly, I'd love to see a Paramount+ series bring a more action-oriented approach to the Texas setting, similar to what Marshals is doing, but without the procedrual elements. And in that scenario, I see McConaughey stepping in as a quasi-mentor for Jefferson White's Jimmy to help the full-on cowboy further evolve into more of a badass enforcer like Rip.

Honestly, I could keep slinging these ideas at the wall until the wall falls down. A cameo appearance on Landman that just puts him and Billy Bob Thornton in the same setting for a full episode of drawling conversation. A completely original Yellowstone spinoff that has McConaughey as a (true) detective investigating a murder somewhere on the now-protected lands. I want it all!

For now, though, fans will have to watch Matthew McConaughey in the non-Dutton-y project The Rivals of Amziah King, which hits theaters on August 21, 2026.

Cowboy Camp is not for the faint of heart, and it’s like a rite of passage for Yellowstone casts. Along with preparing them for the scenes involving horses and cowboying in the shows, it also helps the ensemble bond. That became clear when I spoke to Dutton Ranch’s Natalie Alyn Lind as she revealed one exercise from this training camp that left everyone “cheering and going crazy.”

Again, Cowboy Camp is intense, and it's different from show to show, as the Marshals’ cast has to learn different skills than Dutton Ranch’s ensemble. For the new actors on Rip and Beth's show, they trained for a week before they began filming. According to Lind, who plays Oreana Jackson, there’s “no better way to put yourself in a character’s mindset” than through this training.

It also really helped her ground herself in Yellowstone’s world. Along with that, it got the ensemble all excited about both the work and each other, as she told me:

While she didn’t specify which guys she was working with, I would guess it had to include actors like Jai Courtney (Rob-Will), Juan Pablo Raba (Joaquin), J.R. Villarreal (Azul) and Marc Menchaca (Zachariah), all of whom made their Yellowstone debuts in this spinoff that aired on the 2026 TV schedule. It’s possible Cole Hauser and Finn Little were there too; however, they had quite a bit of cowboying under their belts prior to this show, so I wouldn't bet on it.

Based on Natalie Alyn Lind’s comments, we do know she was the only woman in this training, meaning the other two actresses in the show’s regular cast, Annette Bening and Kelly Reilly, were not riding alongside her.

Anyway, to get back to the camp and what they did there, this egg exercise sounds like it really had the cast hyped. Lind told me her castmates would be constantly cheering her on as she did harder and harder things. Recalling what that felt like, the actress said:

Clearly, this makes Cowboy Camp sound like something out of her comfort zone, but she survived. As Lind also said, it prepared her for her part in a great way, and while it sounds a bit overwhelming to have all the guys cheering for you, she did it. And it kind of sounds like she crushed it.

All this hard work has paid off big time, too. Dutton Ranch has been renewed for Season 2, and almost everyone will be back in the saddle quite soon. Personally, I’m almost as excited to hear more training and BTS stories as I am to see the show itself. However, for now, you can see this ensemble roping and riding by streaming the Yellowstone spinoff with a Paramount+ subscription.

The drama behind the scenes of Dutton Ranch has been making a lot of headlines recently, as Ed Harris called out the way his role turned out in the show and both Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser spoke about how hard this series is to make. Everything is all good now, and they’re excited for Season 2. Meanwhile, over on Yellowstone’s other spinoff, Marshals, there’s a bit of drama as a star admitted that part of the crew was “upset” for “weeks” after one character death.

While we should see all of the Marshals cast again when Season 2 premieres on the 2026 TV schedule (even if some of them – I’m looking at you, Cal and Belle – are in precarious situations), one character who won’t be around is Riley Green’s Garrett. He died during Season 1, and that’s why the crew was upset, as Andrea actress Ash Santos told People:

Garrett died after a barn fire on Kayce’s ranch in Marshals, and while I assume he could always come back in flashbacks, we will not be seeing him again in the present. I doubt we’ll be seeing him on the show anytime soon, though, because Riley Green is a busy guy. He’s a very successful country singer, and he’s a new coach on The Voice.

Although it sounds like the hair and makeup team is ready to campaign for his return. Honestly, the singer might be too, as Santos divulged that Green was joking about “hoping” he’d “stick around longer.” However, again, with that schedule, it’s hard to do.

Anyway, when it came time to say goodbye, the Garrett actor proved he loved the hair and makeup team as much as they loved him, as Santos said:

Well, it’s no wonder they were upset for weeks when he got killed off. I’d feel that way too!

To that point, as a fan of Marshals, I am quite bummed Garrett died. For years, I’ve been saying I wanted to learn more about Kayce’s military background, and Green’s character, alongside Logan Marshall-Green’s Cal, gave us that. However, with the singer gone, I’ll be curious to see how this history is explored in the present day.

With all that said, the show must go on. Yes, it’s a bummer Riley Green’s character died, and yes, it’s an even bigger bummer that the hair and makeup team was distraught over it. However, Season 2 of Marshals is bound to be a wild and entertaining ride. Plus, if you are ever looking to see Garrett with Kayce and co. you can always go back and watch Season 1 of the Yellowstone spinoff with a Paramount+ subscription.

Since the moment Dutton Ranch was announced, I’ve been thinking about Yellowstone characters who could show up in it. Now, ever since Season 1 ended on the 2026 TV schedule, I’ve been getting antsy thinking about how I actually need Kayce to appear, and how I think it’d be wonderful if the bunkhouse boys returned. Now, Ian Bohen, who played Ryan in the OG show, has added some fuel to this fire, as he commented on the potential to appear on Rip and Beth’s spinoff.

In Season 1 of Dutton Ranch, we got Kelly Reilly’s Beth, Cole Hauser’s Rip and Finn Little’s Carter, but they were the only Yellowstone cast members to appear. It makes sense; they’re starting a new life in Texas, and Kayce has his own show and is in Montana. However, it’s hard not to think about how other characters we know could come into play. Ryan, who was a trusted bunkhouse boy for all five seasons of the original series, is someone I’d love to see again, so I was thrilled to hear Ian Bohen tell Us Weekly:

To recap, at the end of Yellowstone, Ryan left the ranch to pursue a relationship with his love interest, Abby, who is played by country musician Lainey Wilson. Based on Bohen’s recent comments, it seems like he might think they’re still together, and if he were to show up in Dutton Ranch, she might be by his side.

Listen, I’d be all for this, and I think it could be done easily. The branded cowboys are so loyal to the Duttons, and I would think that if Rip and Beth called them, they’d drop what they were doing to go to Texas. Ryan was particularly loyal, and so I think he’d definitely go lend a hand in a heartbeat if called upon.

Now, will that ever happen? I don’t know. We do know that Reilly, Hauser and Luke Grimes are all for a Marshals and Dutton Ranch crossover. We also know the Beth actress would love to see Teeter (Jen Landon) on her new show. So, they’re open to the idea of bringing back characters we already know and love. Therefore, I don’t think Ryan returning is out of the question.

However, as of right now, nothing is confirmed on this front. We know Dutton Ranch will be back for Season 2, and it’s clear the cast of Season 1 will be back. What is unclear is if more actors will join them. I’m hopeful it could happen, and I’d love to see Bohen specifically in the mix, especially since we know he’s down.

However, for now, you can see him play Ryan in Yellowstone, and you can stream Season 1 of Dutton Ranch as well as Bohen’s latest project in the Taylor Sheridan universe, Season 3 of Lioness, with a Paramount+ subscription.

Much like Yellowstone, Dutton Ranch was a smash hit on the 2026 TV schedule. The return of Rip and Beth was met with open arms, and it introduced us to a whole new cast of characters. Now, the wait is on for Season 2, so I’m flashing back to this crew’s first days on set, and Natalie Alyn Lind’s comments about why meeting Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser for the first time was trippy.

Natalie Alyn Lind, who plays Oreana Jackson, was one of many new additions to an ensemble that was led by Yellowstone’s Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser and Finn Little. So, when I interviewed her, I asked what it was like to meet the stars who were returning to play such beloved and established characters. Here’s what she had to say about them:

“Jarring” or trippy would 100% be the words I’d use if I were walking onto a set for a show about the Dutton family for the first time. Hauser and Reilly had been playing Rip and Beth for five seasons before doing this spinoff, so Lind knew she was not entering a new world, and as a fan of Yellowstone, that was a wild experience.

However, Reilly and Hauser welcomed the Oreana actress with open arms, and she said she quickly became “so comfortable” around them.

Overall, this experience felt a whole lot like the first day of school. So, there were jitters and nerves at first. However, once they got into the work, all those nerves went away, as Natalie Alyn Lind explained:

Well, that sounds lovely. While the experience was trippy, especially since the actress was a fan of Yellowstone going in, her worries quickly subsided, and she was able to easily work alongside her co-stars.

Of course, not everything was easy on Dutton Ranch. With a showrunner change and comments from Ed Harris about his frustrations and Hauser and Reilly about how hard making the Yellowstone spinoff was, it was no walk in the park to get this project made.

However, the cast is thrilled about Season 2, and Cole Hauser made it clear that he believes the “future is bright” for Dutton Ranch. Plus, with those first-day jitters out of the way and a whole season of work under their belts, I’d imagine the new cast members, including Lind, cannot wait to return too.

We’ll have to wait a bit, though, for all that. So, in the meantime, you can go back and watch Oreana’s first interactions with Rip and Beth by streaming Dutton Ranch with a Paramount+ subscription.

Dutton Ranch’s first season wasn’t without its hiccups, but the Taylor Sheridan-produced Yellowstone sequel absolutely held its own in the ratings, and was the among the most-watched scripted series of the 2025-2026 season. Unfortunately, there was quite a bit of drama behind the scenes before the onscreen chaos could begin, as the initial showrunner Chad Feehan exited just before the premiere dropped, which co-star Ed Harris played a part in with his complaints about not being utilized like he was told he’d be.

Flash-forward to two months later, when fans learned Dutton Ranch brought in SEAL Team creator Benjamin Cavell to be the new showrunner for Season 2 (and possibly beyond). Not much has been addressed about the creative change by way of the Paramount+ western’s cast, but Cole Hauser spoke up about it with some Rip-roaring positivity that I hope is indicative of everyone’s feelings. Speaking with People, Hauser was asked if viewers will bear witness to a “new side” of his character next season, to which he answered:

That's a whole lot of optimistic language that might sound completely foreign coming from Rip Wheeler: "wonderful," "special," "bright," and "really nice." I guess if he was talking about a horse or Beth, he might say all that. And he's probably called the sun "bright" at some point, but that's not the same.

All jokes about Rip's layered machismo aside, I am genuinely enthused about Hauser already giving Cavell a stamp of approval while Season 2 comes together during the between-season hiatus. Not that I'd expect Hauser share doomsaying reactions that throw the new showrunner under the bus, but he might have just sidestepped the question entirely if there were any traces of angst about the new boss.

By all means, Cavell does seem like a solid choice for Dutton Ranch, as he's well-versed in serialized action dramas (SEAL Team), neo-westerns led by fan-favorite actors (Justified writer/producer), super-high-stakes threats (Homeland writer/EP), and stories about humanity vs. corrupted evil (The Stand miniseries creator, The Institute co-creator). I think he'll bring something of a fresh perspective to this world, even if Taylor Sheridan will presumably need to give a personal thumbs up before production can start.

Something tells me Cavell should pay extra close attention to how he's using Ed Harris' Everett McKinney in upcoming episodes, since those decisions could very well seal his fate down the line. Dun-dun-dunnn! Also, if he finds a way to authentically bring Luke Grimes' Kayce Dutton down to Texas for some crossover fun, Cavell will get even more gold stars.

Season 1 of Dutton Ranch can be streamed in full via Paramount+ subscription. Stay tuned for more updates on Season 2, which will hopefully bring Rob-Will back to life just to he can get killed off all over again, regardless of who's responsible.

At this point, it's well documented that making Dutton Ranch was really hard. Cole Hauser opened up about the “challenges” they faced while working on the show, and Kelly Reilly spoke about changes that happened without Taylor Sheridan running it. However, despite the Beth actress saying this project was “the hardest thing” she’s “ever done,” she also explained why she cannot wait to start working on Season 2.

While there was some turbulence on the set of Dutton Ranch, and Ed Harris noted his grievances with the show recently, everyone is expected to be back for Season 2. Reilly is excited about that, and she explained that she’s looking forward to moving into a new chapter after getting this Yellowstone spinoff off the ground. Noting that Season 1 was “the hardest thing,” the actress told TV Insider:

I totally get what she’s saying. The Dutton family was well established before Dutton Ranch, and they were challenged with bringing that legacy into a brand new story. However, along with that, there’s been reported behind-the-scenes tension, with one report even claiming that Ed Harris’ complaints allegedly had something to do with the fact that the Yellowstone series lost its first showrunner at the end of Season 1.

So, yeah, this show was no walk in the park. However, with Season 1 under their belts and a Season 2 renewal in hand, the team is excited about what’s next. Speaking to that point, Kelly Reilly said:

Every new evolution comes with growing pains, and that seems to be what happened with Dutton Ranch during Season 1. While that had to have been hard, and the cast made it clear it was, I’m happy Reilly is optimistic about the future.

As of right now, that future will begin for the cast when they return to set in early 2027 to start filming. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Benjamin Cavell will take over as showrunner following Chad Feehan’s departure. Overall, hopefully we won’t have to wait too long to see how the team grows in Season 2.

Personally, I can’t wait for the next set of episodes, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the stories evolve for Rip, Beth, Carter (who is currently missing), Beulah, Everett, Oreana and Joaquin. For now, though, while we wait for that, you can stream Season 1 of Dutton Ranch with a Paramount+ subscription.

When the Dutton family parted ways after Yellowstone ended, two new shows were born: Kayce’s CBS spinoff, Marshals, and Rip and Beth’s Paramount+ show, Dutton Ranch. Now, we’re learning more about what it was like to continue these characters’ stories after the flagship show ended. In terms of Rip and Beth’s project, Cole Hauser opened up about why “everything changed” after Yellowstone ended and they started working on this Texas-set show.

Now, Kelly Reilly has shared her thoughts on how Beth changed between Yellowstone and Dutton Ranch. Ed Harris has also shared his grievances about working on the show. Plus, with a change in showrunner after Season 1, it was clear that this production wasn’t all smooth sailing. Cole Hauser also admitted that returning to Rip and his story was a “challenge.” He laid out the reasons why too, telling FilmInside:

Kelly Reilly has also spoken about how not having Taylor Sheridan captaining the spinoff impacted her too. He was the driving force of Yellowstone, so of course, new creatives mean change is bound to happen.

Plus, with the only major returning players being Hauser, Reilly, Finn Little and Christina Alexandra Voros, who has directed episodes for a lot of Sheridan’s shows, including Yellowstone, it’s not like they could work like this was Yellowstone Season 6. No, there was a whole new team they had to collaborate with, which meant they all had to learn how to work together for essentially the first time.

On top of that, over the last few months, there have been reports about alleged tension between the cast and creator/former showrunner Chad Feehan. While we don’t know exactly what led to his departure, it has been alleged that Ed Harris’ complaints about his character and the show had an impact on Feehan’s exit and the hiring of Benjamin Cavell as the showrunner for Season 2.

Alleged drama aside, Hauser did confirm that working with a different team and only having a few returning players made working on Dutton Ranch difficult. However, he still enjoyed his time, and he’s also excited to start working on Season 2. To that point, he said:

We worked our asses off this year. And I don't think a lot of the outside noise or the thought of 'What's the weight of this show?' was really apparent to me at the time. It was about putting my head down and working my ass off with what I had around me, the writers that we had, the new writers that we had. We had to figure out on our feet how to really perform and tell a story. I'm proud of what we accomplished, and I'm looking forward to doing it again.

I’m also looking forward to them doing this again. However, this time, I hope it’s a bit easier for all of them.

I also hope we’ll get to see new episodes sooner rather than later, too. Dutton Ranch was renewed for Season 2 a few weeks before Season 1’s finale, and we know production is set to start in early 2027. So, here’s hoping the cast and crew have an easier time making this series, and we’ll get to see this Yellowstone continuation thrive as it gets back in the saddle for its sophomore season.

While Dutton Ranch is a direct extension of Yellowstone and it really is a continuation of Beth and Rip’s story, some things about it are a bit different. For example, Beth has evolved since the end of Yellowstone. That’s not a bad thing. In fact, it’s been fun to see a different side of her as the spinoff aired on the 2026 TV schedule. However, according to Kelly Reilly, her character changed partially because Taylor Sheridan was no longer writing her.

Unlike Yellowstone, where Taylor Sheridan is credited as a writer on every single episode, he’s only credited on Dutton Ranch as a writer because the show is based on characters he created. In an interview with THR, Reilly addressed how that’s changed things. Specifically opening up about what it was like to return to this character and not say words written by Sheridan, the actress explained:

I totally get what she’s saying. If you watch Yellowstone with a Peacock subscription, Beth is such a strong character. She’s aggressive, direct and will fearlessly say anything. All that is still true in Dutton Ranch (which you can stream with a Paramount+ subscription). However, she’s not as much of a tornado as she used to be. She’s slightly more collected and a little more level-headed, in my opinion.

It turns out that shift in character came, in part, because Sheridan wasn’t writing Dutton Ranch. He's credited as an EP, but this spinoff was created by Chad Feehan (who was also the showrunner for Season 1), and it was written by a whole team of people. To me, felt like a natural evolution for Beth, as she entered a brand new phase of life. Speaking to those points, Reilly said:

As Reilly explained, Beth is still very much the Beth. She has her aggressive moments, and she is not afraid to stand up to Annette Bening’s Beulah. However, on the whole, she’s a bit more openly vulnerable in this show. That could be because she’s entered a new phase of life, as the Yellowstone actress said:

While I do think Beth’s iconic and brutal Yellowstone moments helped make this franchise what it is, I also am here for this new side of her character.

Yes, it was daunting to go into this show, seemingly for her, and for me as a fan, without Sheridan writing. He’d penned all the Yellowstone stories (except Marshals and this show) beforehand, so it was nerve-wracking to see the franchise move forward with other creatives. However, it also provided an opportunity to see the characters in a new light.

Now, with Dutton Ranch renewed for Season 2 and a new showrunner, Benjamin Cavell, at the helm, it will be interesting to see how Beth and Rip continue to evolve.

Much like CBS’ Marshals, the Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch wrapped up its first season on the 2026 TV schedule with a youthful main character falling into the antagonist’s clutches, and with a potentially mysterious murder to boot. Since Season 2 was already ordered up, there’s no need to worry about these cliffhangers going unanswered, and that energy can be spent trying to convince Paramount execs that more franchise vets need to appear.

Star Kelly Reilly knows that she and Cole Hauser can’t make any major casting decisions themselves, but still has her own personal hopes and desires for who the creative team might bring back from Yellowstone. Speaking with TV Insider, she said she’d especially love for Jen Landon’s Teeter to join the current Wheeler/Dutton set-up, and put some of that onus on fans to voice those wishes loudly enough for producers and the new Season 2 showrunner to take notice. As she put it:

You heard her, people! Let's get the train on the tracks and the ball rolling for a #BringTeeterBack campaign. Prioritize it! (And now imagine what "prioritize it" would sound like filtered through Teeter's accent.)

Calling for Teeter's return might not make a lick of sense if the character was a Montana native who'd vowed never to leave the region. But as Reilly points out, Teeter's no stranger to the Lone Star State. Granted, she'd admitted to Travis at one point that her Texarkana origins technically stem from Arkansas and not Texas, but them's semantics.

Nobody's bringing up Jimmy and his significant other, even though he's also in Texas, or should be at least. But I guess they're always busy working at the 6666 ranch and don't have much time to go off visiting Jimmy's former coworkers. Honestly, I don't know that I'd want to ever see Rip or Beth again after working at the Yellowstone, even under more pleasant circumstances. But I'm not a TV character. [Audience laughs.]

Wait...what was that? ... Hello? Okay. Never mind.

Someone who should want to make the trip to see Rip and Beth's new quarters is the latter's brother Kayce, who's obviously busy with his own drama over on Marshals. He would need to make a much bigger trip than Teeter or Jimmy would, but it still makes sense. And Kelly Reilly would also be down to welcome Luke Grimes onto Dutton Ranch, and has a specific reason for wanting it to happen. In her words:

Taylor Sheridan-produced dramas certainly do have moments of levity peppered throughout the heavier drama, but rarely does it come from all the on-screen characters smiling and having a great time for minutes on end. So if we could just get one scene like that before Dutton Ranch ends, it'd be appreciated by at least one star.

Now the wait is on for Season 2, but all episodes of Season 1, as well as those of Marshals' first season, can be streamed via Paramount+ subscription.

Spoilers below for anyone who hasn’t yet streamed Dutton Ranch’s Season 1 finale via Paramount+ subscription or watched it on Paramount Network, so be warned!

Since its earliest days, the Yellowstone franchise has leaned almost entirely into the idea that nothing in life is more important than land and family, and those imposed truths have been all kinds of self-evident over the years, extending to the various prequels and spinoffs. To that end, Dutton Ranch veered into some familiar territory with its Season 1 finale cliffhanger that hearkened back to the Dutton family’s heightened drama back in the flagship’s second season, as well as Marshals’ own potentially deadly finale.

Let’s first lay out what happened in Dutton Ranch’s “El Padrino,” and then we’ll touch on how it seems to be a retread of this franchise’s most common narrative twists, though not necessarily in the worst ways.

Carter Got Snatched Up By Joaquin's Ruthless Dad Mariano

When this season kicked off, I was hoping that Finn Little's Carter would become an independent character who handles duties correctly and proudly, and one who amasses accomplishments, without just being a headache for Rip and Beth due to his endless line of terrible decisions. Of course, he fell into the latter role immediately, and has yet to do anything inarguably brilliant. (Squatting at the late Dwight's house is maybe his smartest move.)

I guess it's good that he didn't get a chance to screw up his plan to run off with the pregnant-and-panicking Oreana — which he definitely would have — before he was knocked out and kidnapped by henchmen working for the Season 2 big bad, Mariano Reyes (portrayed by Raoul Max Trujillo ). Naturally, that abduction went down when Rip and other protagonists were defending their home from another batch of Mariano's murderous crew.

On the one hand, it's a smart move, since Beth has evolved her emotional core to embrace and protect Carter. His absence throws a stick into her normally steady spokes, and the same most goes for Rip, who's just as invested in keeping Beth happy as he is in specifically making sure Carter is safe.

On the other hand, it's kind of a baffling plan, since Carter is 19, is in the middle of a feud with his adoptive parents, and probably shouldn't even be a major blip on Mariano's radar. It's also interesting and/or strange that the cartel leader would go after family members, given his history with the love-lost Jacksons and his own son. (Would he panic if Kino was taken hostage? I think not.)

Yellowstone-Verse Villains Always Jump To Kidnapping And Putting Younger Characters In Danger

The origin story for this narrative quasi-trope stems back to Yellowstone's big Season 2 cliffhanger in the penultimate episode, "Enemies by Monday," leading to the emotional finale follow-up, "Sins of the Father." That's when baddies Malcolm and Teal Beck upped their ante in the fight against the Duttons by kidnapping Tate and sending Kayce and Monica down an emotional spiral. Of course, it was all resolved before the end, so fans didn't have to worry during the between-seasons hiatus.

Not that getting older and assumedly wiser has helped Tate avoid stressful situations. Marshals' Season 1 finale surprisingly delivered a somewhat similar ending (albeit with tonal differences) by having Chris Mulkey's emerging antagonist Tom Weaver offering to take Tate on a friendly fishing trip down in Texas. The difference there is that nobody is aware just yet that Weaver is the bad guy, so it doesn't look like a kidnapping yet.

Even beyond that, 1883 kicks off with Elsa Dutton's fate being sealed, and watching Tim McGraw's family patriarch attempting to keep his baby girl safe remains heartbreaking. 1923 doesn't fit the bill as much, given all of Jacob and Cara Dutton's kids are fully grown, but so much of their worry and grief is locked into the next generation's safety and prosperity, or the lack thereof, and they do wonder about Spencer's whereabouts for much of the show, so it mostly counts.

I'm Cool With Dutton Ranch's Samey Kidnapping Arc If Carter Comes Out Of It A Better Character

Look, I get that a TV franchise so concerned with land ownership and families is going to make both of those elements core parts of each season, from the premiere to the finale, and that Dutton Ranch probably needed to put one of its most familiar characters at risk instead of tying the concluding stressors to characters that audiences only met in the past eight weeks of eps. Sure, it would have sucked if J. R. Villarreal's Azul was kidnapped instead, but probably not enough to keep viewers worried until Season 2 arrives.

Plus, the neo-western has convincingly portrayed Carter's life as being less than ideal. He's easily butthurt, he doesn't have innate cowboy skills, he's too old for a normal high school existence, and too sheltered to have realiable friends and/or romantic interests. So something had to happen to get this dude out of his rut. (Probably would have been smarter for him NOT to have insulted both Beth and Rip as his stand-in parents, but so be it.)

Even though being held captive didn't do much to help turn Tate into a cool, courageous and/or respectable character — sorry, dude — Carter being older and slightly more mature could have an effect on how he comes out of this dangerous ordeal. He needs to hit a point of no return, but with a more positive path forward instead of becoming the local area's youngest drunkard.

As such, if Carter comes out of his kidnapping crisis with a harder edge, an obvious sense of bravery, and a new set of survival skills, then I will not only give Dutton Ranch a pass for dipping back into the "kidnapped offspring" playbook, but I'll also go into Season 2 with a renewed sense of excitement. Of course, we won't actually know what happens until the new episodes get here anyway, so I guess it's all a moot point.

You know what isn't a moot point? The identity of Oreana's baby daddy. But I guess those answers aren't coming until later, either.

Dutton Ranch Season 2 is on the way, but won't be here until after the 2026 TV schedule has wrapped up. In the meantime, all episodes can be streamed on Paramount+.

Spoilers for the Season 1 endings of Dutton Ranch and Marshals are ahead! You can watch the first installments of both Yellowstone spinoffs with a Paramount+ subscription.

Well, both Yellowstone sequel series have come to a close on the 2026 TV schedule, and they’ve left us on very similar cliffhangers. In Marshals, Season 1 ends with Tate being taken by the family that is after Kayce and his team. Meanwhile, in Dutton Ranch, Carter was kidnapped by the cartel. Thankfully, someone asked Beth and Rip actors, Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, about all this, and their responses made me very excited about what could happen next.

Considering both Dutton Ranch and Marshals ended with the main characters’ sons being taken, Reilly and Hauser were asked if those cliffhangers were “coincidence or coordinated” during an interview with TV Insider. In response, the Beth and Rip actors said:

• Kelly Reilly: Maybe [smiles].
• Cole Hauser: [Laughs] What I will say is I’d love to work with Luke. We saw him in New York for the Upfronts, Kelly and I both, and I just love him, man. I miss him.
• Kelly Reilly: I miss him too.

Now, as the two spinoffs have aired, Luke Grimes has said a crossover between Marshals and Dutton Ranch would be “very fun.” Meanwhile, Reilly agreed with the lead of Marshals and her on-screen brother, while Hauser said he’d love to go back to Montana. So, the question surrounding a crossover feels more like a “when” than an “if.” And it’s clear that if there’s a good story to be told, these actors want to tell it, as Hauser said:

I know Hauser said “if there’s a way,” which implies they still need to figure it out. However, I think the endings create a pretty obvious opportunity for crossover.

Tate was literally taken to Texas at the end of Marshals. Although both he and Kayce don’t realize that he’s with the enemy yet, they think he’s on a fishing trip. So, once they realize he’s with the villain, maybe Rip and Beth could step in to help.

Meanwhile, this could constitute a trip to Texas for Kayce, and while he’s there, he could help his sibling and brother-in-law find their son, Carter. I’m sure Kayce's military and Marshals experience would be quite helpful, as Beth and Rip try to figure out how to get their son back from the cartel. Honestly, it feels like this story writes itself.

Plus, Kelly Reilly noted that Beth simply misses her brother, and she’d love to see him again:

I’ve always found it a bit odd that these Dutton family members didn’t cross paths on their respective shows, considering they are the only living members of their family left and were on great terms at the end of Yellowstone. However, the endings of both spinoffs seemingly provide a great opportunity for the siblings to help each other out and see each other again. And it sounds like Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser would be more than happy to see that happen.

So, here’s hoping these two scary cliffhangers can help bring Beth, Rip and Kayce back together when Marshals and Dutton Ranch return for their second seasons.

We know Dutton Ranch will return for Season 2, and based on Yellowstone’s history, it seems like Season 1 will end on a cliffhanger that makes us desperate for more. However, how long will this spinoff go for? Well, Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser weighed in on that question. Meanwhile, it made me realize that I actually have very strong feelings about exactly how many seasons this show should be.

Kelly Reilly And Cole Hauser Shared Their Thoughts On Dutton Ranch’s Future

Now that the first season of Dutton Ranch is about to come to a close on the 2026 TV schedule, it’s time to start looking forward. It turns out the future is something that’s been on Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser’s minds for a while too. During an interview with THR, they discussed returning to their Yellowstone characters and the potential to play them some more, with the Beth actress saying this about wanting to continue:

Notably, this interview happened before the Dutton Ranch cast celebrated their return. However, it was evident that both lead actors did want to continue playing these characters, as Cole Hauser said:

Well, you saw what they said. As long as the audience wants it, they’ll keep playing Rip and Beth. I love that attitude too. However, all this also got me thinking about how long I really want Dutton Ranch to be.

I Firmly Believe Dutton Ranch Should Be Three Seasons

Obviously, I will watch all these Yellowstone shows for as long as they're on with my Paramount+ subscription. However, I’m also a big believer in knowing when to say goodbye and not overstaying a welcome.

I do think Yellowstone was slightly hindered by going on for so long. Since it was on for five seasons and there was behind-the-scenes drama, the story got a little convoluted and messy toward the end. While still enjoyable, it wasn’t as concise and seemingly planned as its shorter prequels. That’s also just a common side effect of long-running shows.

The best Yellowstone shows, to me, are 1883 and 1923. Notably, both those programs are short. 1883 got one season, and 1923 got two (with no third season currently in sight). They both tell full, complete and fairly tight stories. There’s a stark beginning, middle and end, and I think that’s why they’re so epic.

I think Dutton Ranch could do something similar with three seasons. This story feels a bit bigger than two installments, seeing as the Jacksons' history in Texas is far darker and more complex than it originally seemed. And I’d like Rip and Beth’s time in Texas to be a big, meaningful chapter. However, I also don’t want the story to get lost. I think this show should only follow this odyssey happening with the Duttons and the Jacksons, and then it should end. To me, three seasons feels like the perfect amount of time to accomplish that.

So, yes, while I hope this show has a successful and sizable run, I also hope they know when it’s time to hang the cowboy hat up.

Are we about to see two of the most popular franchises on television unite? Fifty seasons into its run, Survivor remains the most popular reality show on television, and now, it looks like there’s a chance it may join forces with a buzzy star of one of the Yellowstone spinoffs? Natalie Alyn Lind, best known for playing key Dutton Ranch character Oreana Lynn Jackson, recently attended last season’s finale of the beloved reality show, and while there, she apparently shot her shot with producers.

The Daily Mail caught up with the rising star during a recent event, and during the conversation, she talked about her convo with producers. She said the producers told her they want her on the show, but she’s trying to figure out how to work it into her busy schedule. Here’s a portion of her quote…

Lind has been open in the past about how much she loves Survivor. She once had a Survivor themed birthday in Mexico where the group literally played for an entire weekend, and she’s said during interviews that she would go on the show in a heartbeat. As such, it’s not a big surprise that she was so direct about wanting to go to Fiji, but obviously with her schedule, it’s far from a done deal.

The Survivor fanbase has a complicated relationship with celebrities to put it nicely. During the recently aired Survivor 50, the show shoehorned in appearances from Jimmy Fallon, Billie Eilish, Zac Brown and Mr. Beast, among others, and at points, the negativity was very loud, as some fans felt their presence was upstaging the season. That might make it sound like fans, in general, are against celebrities appearing on the show, but more accurately, they’re (mostly) against celebrities appearing on the show as anything other than contestants.

There’s a long history of casting celebrities and prominent people being full blown castaways on the show, and for the most part, those appearances have gone over very well. Hall of Fame football coach Jimmy Johnson, popular wrestler Johnny Nitro, former National League MVP Jeff Kent, Facts of Life star Lisa Whelcher, R&B star Taj Johnson-George and many others have shown up on random seasons as just another player. More recently, we’ve gotten Marvel superproducer Nate Moore and White Lotus creator Mike White, and I’d argue they were both two of the more popular castaways during their recent seasons.

A good rule of thumb is if you’re going to be on the show, fans want to see you fully commit and be on the show. Fortunately, it seems like Lind is willing to do that. I watched a previous interview with her talking about how she’s planning to make fire in her backyard; so, I think she’s fully in the deep end. She’s also got a very vibrant personality that would likely pop on the show; so, I’m all for this happening.

As to whether or not it will, however, that’s another matter entirely. There’s her schedule to worry about, but there’s also the producers. They may have given her positive feedback in the moment, but saying you’ll cast someone and actually casting them is another matter entirely. Fingers crossed it works out.

Regardless, both Survivor and Dutton Ranch are doing well on their own. Dutton Ranch will air its Season One finale later this week and has already been renewed for Season 2. Survivor 51 will return this fall to start a new era.

Though he may never speak very highly about the business side of television, Taylor Sheridan undoubtedly has a passion for storytelling, as evidenced by the seven drama series that are currently active within the 2026 TV schedule. Yellowstone was the franchise goose that started it all, and for all that I enjoy Dutton Ranch and Marshals, the mothership western’s controversial final season will always spark “What could have been…” regrets. Now, though, Sheridan shared a fuller explanation for the chaos, and I finally understand.

At the time, rumors and reports made it seem like Kevin Costner was breaking away from the Paramount Network hit to focus on his own passion projects, and that Sheridan and others were trying to hamstring the actor to keep him tethered to the role of John Dutton. Which, as fans know, led to Costner’s midseason exit and a creative shift. Appearing on The Bill Simmons Podcast, the Landman creator clarified the situation by hammering home that John was never meant to be around that long. In his words:

Thinking back to how Season 3 played out, it’s easy to see how Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner were setting the pieces so that the Dutton patriarch would have to pass the responsibilities of the ranch over to Kayce, presumably with Jamie kicking up dust over it all. I mean, it ended with John being shot and left for dead on the side of the road. Not much ambiguity there.

However, John returned to full-ish health over the course of the next season, and Sheridan says that was all due to Paramount execs balking at the thought of losing the biggest star on the cable network. As he put it:

At the time, even Kevin Costner made it sound like he was leaving, which he probably thought was a likelihood, only to get brought back into the fold for another one and a half seasons. That was still during the first year of COVID, though, when new productions were few and far between. So it’s possible the timing of the pandemic also played into everyone’s decision-making.

To that end, Sheridan says Yellowstone’s ballooning success was such that the show was apparently used as a bargaining chip for licensing deals. In his words:

Though it doesn't sound like Season 4's production was overly stressful, the behind-the-scenes issues had clearly blossomed over time, to the point where the drama went fully public after the fifth season's winter finale, thus putting the show in the wrong kind of spotlight for the rest of its run. Which is what convinced Costner to bow out and focus on his Horizon films. As Sheridan put it:

Not only does that explanation add necessary context to all the issues with Season 5, but it also sheds light on why Yellowstone seemed to lose some of its narrative momentum going into Season 4 in general.

Now that we know there apparently isn't any truly bad blood between Sheridan and Costner, and that Paramount was a bigger instigator than we'd previously known. Does that mean we'll get a flashback in Dutton Ranch down the line between Kelly Reilly's Beth and her father? It doesn't seem all that impossible now.

Stream all seasons of Yellowstone via Peacock subscription, while all of Sheridan's other shows can be streamed via Paramount+ subscription.

The finale of Dutton Ranch is right around the corner, and I think we need to prepare for the worst. This spinoff on the 2026 TV schedule has proved to be ruthless, and after Episode 8 ended with Joaquin calling his dad and Rip and Beth learning about the Jacksons’ corrupt business, it feels like all-out war could break out. Meanwhile, the cast is joking about the potential death that could happen. However, while they were keeping things light, Yellowstone history tells us we should actually be quite worried for our favorite characters.

The Dutton Ranch Cast Joked About Characters Dying In Season 1’s Finale

Obviously, the cast of Dutton Ranch is not allowed to divulge details about who survives Season 1 and who doesn’t. So, during an interview with Us Weekly, the cast commented on the future of their characters with jokes and exaggeration. For example, Natalie Alyn Lind, who plays Oreana, quipped:

Also, while Finn Little, who plays Carter, said we should be “very worried,” Lind wouldn’t let anything slip, humorously saying:

Meanwhile, Zachariah actor Marc Menchaca said that death is “always a possibility,” and it’s one he knows well, seeing as he has “a pretty good track record of saying bye-bye on a show.” He went on to joke that he’s died so many times on camera that his wife made a “death reel” for his birthday.

As for Juan Pablo Raba, who plays Joaquin, he thought he might bite the bullet after Episode 6. Thankfully, he didn’t, and he doesn’t want to, explaining:

Considering Dutton Ranch has been renewed, we know some of the characters will be back. However, while the cast was lighthearted about this topic for the most part, Yellowstone history tells us we need to take the possibility of losing a character or two very seriously.

Yellowstone History Suggests We Should Always Be Worried That Characters Could Die

*The following section contains major spoilers for Yellowstone (which you can stream with a Peacock subscription), 1883, 1923 and Marshals (all of those, and Dutton Ranch are available with a Paramount+ subscription).*

Having watched all the Yellowstone shows that came before Dutton Ranch, I know all too well that no one is safe, and that includes Dutton family members.

In Season 5 of Yellowstone, John died at the beginning, and Jamie was killed at the very end. Plus, John’s oldest son, Lee, died in the very early episodes of the flagship show. Then, in Marshals, Kayce’s wife Monica died off-camera and isn’t even in the show.

In the prequels, so many main characters die tragic deaths as well. Elsa had a slow, painful death at the end of 1883. Then, in 1923, it’s revealed that James and Margaret (John, Spencer and Elsa’s mom and dad) both passed away not too long after they made it to Montana. And don’t even get me started on 1923. We lost multiple characters, including Jack, in one violent episode, and then the show ended with Alex dying not long after she was reunited with Spencer and gave birth to their child.

I’d also like the record to state that I only went over Dutton deaths here. There are plenty of others who don't survive in all these shows.

So, all this is to say, death is a common tragedy for the Duttons, and I think we should expect it in Dutton Ranch when the finale drops on Friday. While I don’t know who won’t make it out of Season 1, based on Yellowstone’s history, I have a feeling not everyone will be in Season 2.

Spoilers for Season 1, Episode 8 of Dutton Ranch are ahead! You can stream the episode with a Paramount+ subscription.

Ever since Dutton Ranch premiered on the 2026 TV schedule, I’ve been comparing Joaquin to Jamie Dutton. The two wayward sons have/had turbulent relationships with their families that led to spirals that could be bad for everyone. That became very apparent during Episode 8 of the spinoff when Joaquin resorted to calling his dad. It became even clearer when Juan Pablo Raba told me why his character’s call is actually incredibly scary and impactful.

Between Episodes 7 and 8 of Dutton Ranch, Joaquin has taken a few very painful blows. First, Annette Bening’s Beulah chooses to give the ranch to Rob-Will (Jai Courtney) instead of Joaquin. Then, after turning in the gun used to kill Wes to the sheriff, Joaquin decides to call his birth father from a cemetery, saying: “Hola, papá. Necesito tu ayuda.” That translates to “Hi, Dad. I need your help.” When I asked about the significance of this choice, Juan Pablo Raba told me:

Now, how will everyone’s lives change? We don’t know yet. However, Raba made it clear to me that this decision is game-changing and goes against everything Joaquin has tried to do. After working for the Jacksons for so long, he feels like he’s between a rock and a hard place, and the only move he could see is to make this call. Explaining why he wouldn’t make this call earlier, the actor said:

It’s clear in the show that Beulah’s choice to give the ranch to Rob-Will was the final blow for Joaquin, when it came to his cooperating with this family. That’s a shame, because he is very close to Beulah, and he has spent his life working to help her and the ranch. By making this call, he’s going against all this work, as Raba explained:

Along with this being a big deal for the Jackson family, it’s also bound to impact everyone. That’s because, much like how the Jacksons know about Jamie’s disappearance, Rip and Beth now know about the Texas family’s business in Mexico.

That’s relevant, because later in the interview, when I asked Raba about how involved Joaquin is in the darker side of the Jackson’s business, he brought the conversation back around to his character’s dad. He noted that Joaquin is very involved in the Jackson’s business down in Mexico, and he emphasized that “anything that has to do with his dad is out of pure necessity.” So, the fact that he willingly called him is troubling, and means that he’s “destroying” what he’s fought for with “one call.”

I also asked the actor if we’d learn more about his relationship with his birth father in the upcoming season finale. In response, Raba said:

So, be worried, people. Everyone is headed down a dark path as we get closer to the Season 1 finale of Dutton Ranch. Plus, with Season 2 on the way, whatever happens after this phone call is sure to have repercussions on the story as it moves forward.

Now, to see how this call causes no fun for anyone and changes Joaquin’s dynamic with the Jacksons, you can catch the season finale of Dutton Ranch next Friday.

While Dutton Ranch’s renewal didn’t come as a surprise, it’s still incredibly thrilling to know that we’re going to get more of this great Yellowstone show. To prove that point, some of the cast reacted to the Season 2 news, and it’s very obvious that they’re more than ready to get back in the saddle.

In celebration of Dutton Ranch being picked up for a new season, an epic video was posted on the show’s Instagram account. This was the clip multiple members of the cast used to react to this news, too. Take a look:

Now, let’s start with Finn Little’s reaction. Alongside Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser returning as Beth and Rip, Little came back to the Yellowstone universe to play their adopted son, Carter. They’re the only three members of the Dutton Ranch cast reprising their roles from the flagship series, and they’ve been doing a great job at keeping this family’s story going. So, it makes sense that Little is very excited to ride with his on-screen family again, as he wrote on Instagram:

That’s such a sweet reaction, and I love that he thanked the fans for watching, too. However, we aren’t done watching yet, because there are more episodes of Dutton Ranch that will air on the 2026 TV schedule. So, make sure you keep watching with a Paramount+ subscription.

This grateful and enthusiastic attitude was clear in Natalie Alyn Lind’s post, too. She plays Oreana Jackson, Carter’s love interest and a member of the family that runs the Ten Petal Ranch. Re-posting the renewal announcement on IG, the actress wrote:

She also posted a video on her Instagram Story reacting to the news. Her excitement was palpable as she enthusiastically said:

Considering the viewership record Dutton Ranch broke and the swift renewal of Marshals, its fellow Yellowstone spinoff that airs on CBS, a Season 2 felt obvious. However, in today’s landscape, you never really know what’s going to happen with a show until an official announcement is made.

So, now the cast can officially celebrate and look forward to what’s coming down the road. That’s for sure what Juan Pablo Raba, who plays Joaquin, is doing, as he wrote on Instagram:

Here we go, indeed! Personally, I cannot wait to see how this story continues. I think Joaquin’s family and his role in it are fascinating, and I’m desperate to learn more about him, Rob-Will, Beulah, Oreana and the members of the Jackson family and team that we don’t know about yet. Much like the Duttons, they’re a family doing what they can to keep their ranch alive; however, they’re framed as the antagonists of this show. So, I'm looking forward to seeing how they continue to clash with Rip and Beth.

However, before we get to Season 2, we have to finish Season 1 first. There are two episodes left, and that will determine where the story goes when it returns for another ride. So, be sure to tune in to Dutton Ranch every Friday on Paramount+.

The Duttons have not had their last ride, as Dutton Ranch has been renewed for Season 2. Considering the viewership records this Yellowstone spinoff broke as it aired on the 2026 TV schedule and the success of the franchise as a whole, this news shouldn’t come as a surprise. So, I’ve already been thinking about what could happen next and who could return for a cameo.

Dutton Ranch Has Been Renewed For Season 2

Now, before we get to what could happen, let’s talk about what has happened. Dutton Ranch quickly became a beloved Yellowstone show, so it makes perfect sense why Paramount+ decided to drop this exciting announcement a few weeks before the Season 1 finale:

According to the streamer, the show amassed 12.9 million viewers globally in the week after its premiere. That’s the biggest series launch in Paramount+ history. It also had the biggest series premiere on cable since 2023, as it drew in 2.9 million viewers.

Along with that, Dutton Ranch’s reviews were fairly positive. Plus, considering its success as well as the quick renewal for Marshals, the other Yellowstone spinoff that aired this year, this kind of news felt inevitable. So, now that the future is secure, let’s dream about who could show up.

There Are Three Yellowstone Characters I’d Like To See On Dutton Ranch

While I would love to see any familiar character on Dutton Ranch, I do think there are three people I want to see most. So, without further ado, let’s talk about who should make their way down to Texas.

Kayce

I know this is obvious, but it needs to be stated again. Kayce and Beth are the only two living Dutton family members from their generation, and it’s kind of weird that they haven’t talked since Yellowstone ended and their respective spinoffs began. However, thankfully, Kelly Reilly has said she wants a crossover, Cole Hauser wants to go back to Montana, and Luke Grimes has said he’d love to reunite. So, this feels inevitable; it’s just a matter of figuring out when and how they could find their ways into each other's shows.

Young John Dutton

I think it’s safe to say that Kevin Costner will not be returning as John Dutton, considering what happened both on and off-screen. However, it’s important to remember that he’s not the only person who played Yellowstone’s patriarch. Josh Lucas played John in flashbacks, and I’d love for him to come back and do that on Dutton Ranch.

We know Beth’s past and her father loom large over this new show, and the flashbacks in the OG series were some of my favorite moments. So, by bringing back Josh Lucas as John Dutton, the series could dive further into Rip and Beth’s past and give us some more screentime with the patriarch who kicked this whole franchise off.

Jimmy

This feels like a no-brainer, so I’ll keep it short. Jimmy is in Texas as far as we know, and he’s a beloved bunkhouse boy. It only feels right that Jefferson White be invited over to Dutton Ranch to do some cowboying.

So, with all this in mind, I can’t wait to see who shows up in Season 2 of Dutton Ranch. However, before we get there, we have to finish Season 1 first, and you can watch the last few episodes as they air on Fridays with a Paramount+ subscription.

Beloved Yellowstone vet Cole Hauser is back in the role of Rip Wheeler for the neo-western’s spinoff Dutton Ranch, currently a 2026 TV schedule staple streaming via Paramount+ subscription, where he’s now the king of the castle (so to speak) alongside his queen Beth Dutton. It’s almost impossible not to be intimidated by the character, given his proficiency with seemingly everything involved with ranching and cowboy life. It’s an element that Hauser gives franchise co-creator Taylor Sheridan full credit for, in regards to the pre-production “Cowboy Camp” that the actors go through.

A lot of Yellowstone diehards are aware of the training process that Sheridan & Co. have made a staple of the Yellowstone prequels and follow-ups, and that it’s about more than just roping and riding, even if those two elements are certainly vital to the cause. But Hauser doesn’t think enough people are aware of how much he in particular went through to give Rip the foundational confidence and know-how required. As he put it when speaking to Shortlist in a clip shared to Instagram:

If Taylor Sheridan ever brings his shortlived reality show The Last Cowboy back to primetime as a celebrity-infused version, I'm guessing Cole Hauser would be among the first people called in to star. That hypothesis is kind of useless, unlike the many skills that Hauser was trained to be proficient in while on the ranch. The kind of skills that left one actor with permanent scars on his butt cheeks.

It almost seems like it'd be two different courses involved. A. How to Cowboy, and B. How to Cowboy in Texas' Godawful Heat. Hauser has talked about how much different filming down south was in that respect, where he couldn't keep his additional Rip weight on as easily as he could in Montana.

When asked by the interviewer about cutting, which fans have definitely seen Rip and other Yellowstone-verse characters taking part in, Hauser shared:

Things are only getting more cutting and heated on Dutton Ranch, as evidenced by the latest episode, as well as the preview for the upcoming installment "Whiskey Limits." (The series recently namechecked the late, not-so-great Jamie Dutton, whose Wes Bentley also had to ace the Cowboy Camp.) Check the promo out below.

So I'm not sure if the quickest or easiest way to learn how to cowboy is "getting a job on a Taylor Sheridan western," but it does sound like the best possible shortcut to making it look good on TV. Might not help. you land a job at any ranches Sheridan doesn't have an ownership stake in, but maybe.

Dutton Ranch drops new episodes each Friday on Paramount+ and Paramount Network, with the Season 1 finale set for July 3.

This story contains spoilers for Season 1, Episode 6 of Dutton Ranch. You can stream it with a Paramount+ subscription and catch new episodes on Fridays.

As we wait for new episodes of Dutton Ranch to drop on the 2026 TV schedule, I’m still reeling over how Jamie Dutton was mentioned in Episode 6. With one savage name-drop by Beulah, the Dutton family’s murky history was brought into the game on this new spinoff. So, I had to ask the cast about it, and Joaquin actor Juan Pablo Raba told me why he loved this Yellowstone reference.

In Episode 6, Beth and Beulah were discussing “wayward sons,” and that’s how the Jackson matriarch brought Jamie Dutton into the conversation. In a cool and calm manner, Annette Bening’s character didn’t just bring up Wes Bentley’s Yellowstone lawyer; she also made sure that Kelly Reilly’s Dutton knew that she was aware of Jamie’s suspicious disappearance. Without overexplaining anything or making a direct threat, she showed Beth that she’s here for a fight. That’s why Juan Pablo Raba loved that moment too, as he told me:

Raba also referenced a scene in Episode 2 where Joaquin tells his mother that the property they wanted was sold to “that Montana couple, the late governor’s daughter.” He knew they were from Montana, and that line implied that he was aware of their history and baggage too.

So, between that and the Jamie name drop, it’s obvious that the Jacksons are not clueless when it comes to Rip and Beth. They use that knowledge too, as the Joaquin actor said:

As someone who loved the original series, it's always exciting to see how the end of Yellowstone weighs on Dutton Ranch. I also love that the Jackson family hasn’t immediately used that information. They’ve dropped it here and there, and now, it’s like we’re waiting for them to pounce.

It’s clear to me that Beth has met her match with Beulah, and I’m looking forward to seeing how she and Joaquin, who is notably easy to compare to Jamie, use what they know against Beth and Rip. However, what I’m most excited to see is how the beloved couple from Montana fight back as they work to outplay this family that seems to be a lot more evil than they let on.

Spoilers for Episode 6 of Dutton Ranch are ahead! You can stream it now with a Paramount+ subscription.

While we know Jamie Dutton was killed at the end of Yellowstone, both spinoffs on the 2026 TV schedule have made it clear that the people surrounding the Duttons have no clue what really happened to him. So suspicions are rising, specifically on Dutton Ranch right now, as the late Dutton sibling got name-dropped in Episode 6. That alone was terrifying; however, after one of the show's stars mentioned Game of Thrones while talking to me about all this, I’m even more scared.

Beulah Brought Up Jamie During A Conversation With Beth

During a conversation at a bar, Beulah told Beth about her boys, Rob-Will and Joaquin, and she said she “had no problem putting a bullet in the skull of anything that threatened” them. She also noted the similarities between the Dutton family and the Jacksons, saying:

I don’t know about you, but mentioning Jamie right after she said she’ll shoot anyone who messes with her family sent chills down my spine. Then, to make matters more dramatic and to really hammer home the fact that the end of Yellowstone very much still matters, Annette Bening’s Beulah responded to Beth saying she doesn’t think about her brother anymore with:

The conversation ended with Beth saying she doesn’t think about that either, and Beulah just making a “Hmm” noise. While no direct threats were made, it’s certainly scary that Beulah is questioning what happened to Jamie, and it further proves why Beth has met her match with the Jackson family matriarch.

Why One Dutton Ranch Star Compared This Moment To Game Of Thrones

Now, when I interviewed Zachariah actor Marc Menchaca, we chatted about his scene with Kelly Reilly, training, and the cliffhanger we’re left on at the end of Episode 6. That’s how Game of Thrones came up. I asked him how he reacted to that moment between Beth and Beulah when he read the script and wondered how this kind of reveal could haunt all the characters on this Yellowstone spinoff. In response, he told me:

I think this is a fantastic point. While there aren’t dragons flying around this universe, the stakes are certainly high, and what happens next is always unexpected.

Overall, what Menchaca’s comment reminded me of was – spoilers for Game of Thrones, which you can stream with an HBO Max subscription – Ned Stark’s death and the Red Wedding. When I watched the fantasy series, both those moments shocked me, as main characters were brutally killed off. On that show, no one was safe, and moments like those left me terrified about what could happen next.

On Dutton Ranch, Beulah name-dropping Jamie shows that she’s in the know about the Dutton family and its demons. It also proves that she’s willing to be ruthless. So, as Menchaca said, like GOT, it feels like "everything is up in the air" as these families battle it out for power and control. So, we’ll just have to tune in every Friday to see who lives to fight for another day as Dutton Ranch continues airing on Paramount+.

I’m someone who watches all the best Yellowstone shows; I’m also a massive Swifite. For the entire time the modern Western has been around, I have never thought those two worlds would collide. However, they did when Taylor Swift quoted John Dutton during her Songwriters Hall of Fame speech, and I have to say, she did it in an A+ way.

This came up as Swift was giving advice to young artists. She spoke about prioritizing what they love and the balancing act songwriters have to maneuver that involves being emotionally vulnerable and having to deal with people being critical of that vulnerability. That’s what led to the Yellowstone quote, as the pop star said (via TSUpdating):

In other words, to quote Taylor Swift, “the haters gonna hate, hate, hate.” All jokes and her Kevin Costner impression aside, the “Shake It Off” singer explained that the way the Dutton family has to fight for their ranch and stand by what they have is not dissimilar to how she’s had to handle her career and the reception of it. Explaining that fruther, she said:

While Taylor Swift is not fighting through brutal Yellowstone moments and protecting a ranch from people who want to take it, she does have to fiercely protect her work. Her efforts to re-record her albums and the fact that she eventually bought back her music prove that. She has also faced both adoration and criticism with grace.

During her speech, she explained that it’s important to stand with your work and protect it too, much like the Dutton family did until the very end of Yellowstone. To that point, the "Opalite" singer explained:

She went on to say that artists can extract the feedback from negativity that’s useful, and then leave the rest behind. Overall, the point she made was very poignant and relevant to musicians and songwriters. I also love that she did it by quoting Yellowstone, of all shows.

Now, I have to wonder if she’s watching Dutton Ranch with a Paramount+ subscription (new episodes drop on Fridays, by the way) or if she’s rewatched Yellowstone with a Peacock subscription. Based on the fact that she literally quoted John Dutton while making a very important speech, I don’t think it’s impossible. And overall, I love that she did all this too, because it led to a valuable and very creatively explained lesson about how songwriters have to handle their careers and people’s reception of them.

Spoilers for Dutton Ranch Season 1, Episode 5 are ahead! Read with caution, and stream the show with a Paramount+ subscription.

Rip has a new job on Dutton Ranch, and he negotiated quite the deal for himself. In the fifth episode to air on the 2026 TV schedule, Cole Hauser’s character took a job at the Jackson family’s 10 Petal Ranch as their foreman. During dinner with Annette Bening’s Beulah Jackson, they discussed his pay for the gig. Since then, I’ve been wondering if the number they landed on is really what someone in that position would make, and a rancher weighed in on it.

Initially, Beulah offers Rip $8,000 per month “plus a truck and a house.” Rip turns down the truck and the house, and Beulah responds to that by offering him $9,000. Rip fires back by asking for $11,000, and 10 Petal’s matriarch agrees to it.

So, is that wage normal? According to rancher Jessie Jarvis, it’s “pretty inflated.” Telling People what an average ranchhand and foreman make per month, she said:

So, Rip is making quite a bit more than your average foreman. However, while his pay is “pretty inflated,” it’s not unjustified.

Jarvis went on to explain that the scope of the gig warrants the higher pay. Cole Hauser’s character is looking over a 75,000-acre ranch, according to this report. He’s also supervising a full staff of people who live in the bunkhouse, and they’re taking care of 2,200 head of cattle. Per Drovers (via People), that means this ranch Rip is overseeing would rank in the top 2% of ranches in the United States.

With all that in mind, I’d say his making about $3,000 over the high end of average makes sense. Plus, as the show notes, he used to work for the Dutton family, running one of the nation’s top ranches and managing quite the bunkhouse of cowboys and branded characters. He has the experience to both run 10 Petal and get paid well to do it.

Therefore, yes, Rip is making more money than your average foreman would, as Jarvis pointed out. However, it’s also not totally unrealistic, especially when you consider the people he’s working for in Dutton Ranch.

Now that we know all that, I’m curious to see how Rip’s relationship with the Jacksons develops. I also can’t wait to see what gets revealed about them through this new partnership. So, you better believe I’ll be tuning in for new episodes of Dutton Ranch as they continue to drop on Fridays on Paramount+.

Yellowstone started out as a single modern Western led by Kevin Costner. However, over the last eight years, it's flourished into quite the franchise of shows. So, with five series under the Yellowstone umbrella now, it only felt right to bring out my ranking hat and spurs.

Now, saddle up, folks, because we’re about to go on a journey that ranks these programs from worst to best, covers four generations of the Dutton family and features many A-listers cast by Taylor Sheridan.

5. Marshals

Marshals' biggest strength and weakness lie in the fact that it is so different from every other show in the Yellowstone universe. It’s a CBS crime procedural about Kayce Dutton and a team of marshals. So, I love that this format makes it very different from every other show under this Western umbrella. I also think it’s cool that it still ties in Yellowstone history. However, mixing these two things together has been a bit clunky so far, as the Luke Grimes-led series is still very much finding its footing.

However, Marshals has been renewed for Season 2, so I have hope for where it’s headed, even if it may not be heading higher up this list.

4. Dutton Ranch

As reviews pointed out, Dutton Ranch feels like Yellowstone 2.0. I’m here for the ways Rip and Beth’s spinoff is continuing the legacy of the flagship show, and I love the twist it has put on the original premise, as our leads are put in a position of less power as they go up against a legendary family in Texas. However, it’s still early days, and this show starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser is still figuring out its voice and place within this universe.

3. Yellowstone

Tragically, I think Yellowstone’s downfall came during Season 5 when Kevin Costner left over alleged rifts on set. For the first few seasons, this modern Western (which you can stream with a Peacock subscription) took the world by storm and brought us a thrilling tale about this iconic ranching family. However, its mojo got a bit lost toward the end; story arcs didn’t pan out the way I’d hoped, and therefore, it didn’t stay on top of this list.

2. 1923

I think 1923's greatest strength is that it takes the gritty nature of 1883 and mixes it with the melodramatics and star power of Yellowstone. Like 1883, this historical prequel centers around its characters battling the elements of the time period simply to survive. Like Yellowstone, there’s so much juicy drama and romance that heighten the story for the various siblings. Plus, you can’t go wrong with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren leading, and I’d be remiss not to mention how much I loved Brandon Sklenar’s performance as Spencer Dutton (who is the hero I’d been hoping for in this franchise).

1. 1883

1883 is a near-perfect season of television. I remember watching it for the first time and being so shocked by how it hit me differently from Yellowstone. That’s because the challenges in this show are significantly more grounded and realistic, and overall, it feels like the most down-to-earth Western saga of the bunch. Mix that with stunning performances from Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Isabel May, and you have a beautiful season of TV that tells the terribly tragic yet inspiring story of the Dutton family’s origins.

Overall, every Yellowstone show is solid, and each one has a unique strength that makes it worth watching. However, it’s hard to top the period dramas that came out of this iconic run of shows. So, now, with all that being said, if you’d like to go back, watch these series and determine which is the best of the best, you can stream them all (except Yellowstone) with a Paramount+ subscription.

Minor spoilers for Dutton Ranch Season 1, Episode 5 are ahead! You can stream the show with a Paramount+ subscription and then catch new episodes in the same place on Fridays.

As Dutton Ranch airs on the 2026 TV schedule, one of my favorite storylines has revolved around Rip and Beth’s relationships with their ranchhands, Azul and Zachariah. The bunkhouse boys and branded characters on Yellowstone were my favorite, and these two new cowboys are serving similar purposes on this new spinoff. So, it’s no surprise that Zachariah and Beth’s scene in Episode 5 is one of my favorite moments so far. It turns out Kelly Reilly and Marc Menchaca had to fight for this scene too, and I’m so happy they did.

In the scene in question, Zachariah asked if there was anything else he needed to do on the ranch, and he told Beth that no work was beneath him. Over the episodes, he’s proven his loyalty to Rip, and during this conversation with Kelly Reilly’s character, she complimented the new ranchhand by saying, “He’d have liked you.” When Zach asked who she was referring to, she said her “dad,” as in John Dutton.

The connection back to Yellowstone was moving to me, and I had to ask Marc Menchaca about it. That’s when he revealed that Reilly really fought for this to be in the show:

While I love Dutton Ranch and Yellowstone for their intense stories, I also love kinder ones like this that show how tight these families are. While Zach and Beth aren’t related, it feels like the ranchhand is becoming part of their family, and it's clear that she trusts him fully. Reilly’s character saying her dad would have liked him proves that point.

The ranchhands on Yellowstone were (for the most part) loyal, committed, and trusted by John and the Dutton family. I like that the same thing is starting to happen on Dutton Ranch with Zachariah and Azul.

Plus, overall, this scene made it clear Beth really respects Zach, just like he respects her, and it helped solidify their relationship in the show. Now, I’m looking forward to seeing how they work together with Rip, Azul and Carter to come back from the immense tragedy they’ve all faced.

I also appreciated how this scene tied Dutton Ranch back to Yellowstone. Yes, it’s easy to compare Annette Bening’s Beulah to both Beth and John, and Beth literally compared Joaquin to Jamie. However, this complimentary comparison between Zach and John was a lot nicer to see.

Now, I’m excited to see how Zach and Beth’s friendship flourishes from here. And I’m so happy Kelly Reilly and co. fought for this scene, so this kind of development was possible in the first place.

Minor spoilers for Dutton Ranch Season 1, Episode 5 are ahead! You can stream the show with a Paramount+ subscription and then catch new episodes in the same place on Fridays.

As Dutton Ranch airs on the 2026 TV schedule, one of my favorite storylines has revolved around Rip and Beth’s relationships with their ranchhands, Azul and Zachariah. The bunkhouse boys and branded characters on Yellowstone were my favorite, and these two new cowboys are serving similar purposes on this new spinoff. So, it’s no surprise that Zachariah and Beth’s scene in Episode 5 is one of my favorite moments so far. It turns out Kelly Reilly and Marc Menchaca had to fight for this scene too, and I’m so happy they did.

In the scene in question, Zachariah asked if there was anything else he needed to do on the ranch, and he told Beth that no work was beneath him. Over the episodes, he’s proven his loyalty to Rip, and during this conversation with Kelly Reilly’s character, she complimented the new ranchhand by saying, “He’d have liked you.” When Zach asked who she was referring to, she said her “dad,” as in John Dutton.

The connection back to Yellowstone was moving to me, and I had to ask Marc Menchaca about it. That’s when he revealed that Reilly really fought for this to be in the show:

While I love Dutton Ranch and Yellowstone for their intense stories, I also love kinder ones like this that show how tight these families are. While Zach and Beth aren’t related, it feels like the ranchhand is becoming part of their family, and it's clear that she trusts him fully. Reilly’s character saying her dad would have liked him proves that point.

The ranchhands on Yellowstone were (for the most part) loyal, committed, and trusted by John and the Dutton family. I like that the same thing is starting to happen on Dutton Ranch with Zachariah and Azul.

Plus, overall, this scene made it clear Beth really respects Zach, just like he respects her, and it helped solidify their relationship in the show. Now, I’m looking forward to seeing how they work together with Rip, Azul and Carter to come back from the immense tragedy they’ve all faced.

I also appreciated how this scene tied Dutton Ranch back to Yellowstone. Yes, it’s easy to compare Annette Bening’s Beulah to both Beth and John, and Beth literally compared Joaquin to Jamie. However, this complimentary comparison between Zach and John was a lot nicer to see.

Now, I’m excited to see how Zach and Beth’s friendship flourishes from here. And I’m so happy Kelly Reilly and co. fought for this scene, so this kind of development was possible in the first place.

Dutton Ranch — the newest entry into the Yellowstone universe to hit the 2026 TV schedule — sees Rip and Beth finding their place in unfamiliar territory after moving from Montana down to Texas. It turns out it’s not just the characters who are going through those growing pains. Cole Hauser opened up about another aspect that’s been difficult since their on-location shoots went South, and it’s got nothing to do with the literal thousands of snakes that had to be wrangled.

“Non-growing pains” would have been a more appropriate term to use there. Cole Hauser revealed to People that he usually packs on a few pounds for the role of Rip Wheeler, but Texas' triple-digit temperatures made that nearly impossible. He said:

If Cole Hauser needs recommendations for a good barbecue joint or some Tex-Mex, he can give me a call, because I’ve never had a problem keeping on my work-mandated extra 25 pounds. (I’m now being informed that this job does not actually require me to carry extra weight.)

In all seriousness, though, I’m sure Cole Hauser was eating just fine during his time in Texas, but the truth of the matter is, cowboying is hard in this heat. Heck, doing anything is hard in this heat, and I don’t even have to pretend to be chasing down cattle, tending to horses or running through fields in stilettos (that last one was what Kelly Reilly did as Beth Dutton, not Hauser).

Series director Christina Alexandra Voros addressed the weather woes that the crew faced, telling People:

Welcome to Texas.

Yellowstone’s Beth and Rip spinoff has been doing just fine without the other Dutton family members — many of whom didn't make it out of Season 5 alive — as Dutton Ranch reportedly premiered to 12.9 million Paramount Network viewers and Paramount+ subscription holders over its first seven days in release. I mean, there was never any doubt how much fans loved Beth and Rip’s relationship.

Now the biggest question surrounding John Dutton’s surviving offspring is whether Kayce (Luke Grimes) will cameo on Dutton Ranch or Beth and Rip will make the trip over to Marshals first for a crossover episode. Storywise, it probably makes more sense for Kayce to visit Beth in Texas, but Cole Hauser sounds ready to get out of the Texas heat and “kick back in the mountains of Montana.”

I can’t say I blame him. Catch new episodes of Dutton Ranch at 8 p.m. ET Fridays on Paramount Network and Paramount+.

The Yellowstone franchise has continued with not one but two shows on the 2026 TV schedule, including Marshals. The CBS drama starring Luke Grimes premiered earlier this year and is coming back for a second season. Unfortunately, the show is without Kayce's on-screen better half, Monica, who was killed off-screen, as revealed in the Marshals series premiere. Luckily, we finally know what Kelsey Asbille, the actress who played her, is doing next, and I’ll be seated for it.

Asbille has landed a role in the Amazon MGM action film The Kellys, according to Deadline. She is starring opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Hemsworth, but character details are being kept under wraps. This will mark one of her first Yellowstone follow-ups after starring in the Paramount Network drama as Monica Dutton for all five seasons. The logline for The Kellys, directed by Brad Peyton from a script written with Tze Chun, reads:

Even though it’s unknown who exactly Asbille will be portraying, it’s possible she’ll be Molly or one of the family members who has to save her. This film sounds pretty intense, but I love action movies, and just with the logline, I’m pretty intrigued. As of now, it’s unknown when the project will be released, but the wait will surely be worth it, especially since Asbille will be in it.

Meanwhile, when Marshals was announced, people had hoped that Asbille would be joining her on-screen husband, as well as their on-screen son played by Brecken Merrill. So, it was a disappointment when it was confirmed she would not be part of it.

Any hope of Asbille appearing was crushed in the series premiere, when it was implied that Monica died from cancer, allegedly caused by tainted reservation land and water. It’s not like they didn’t want Monica alive and breathing in the spinoff, but co-creator and showrunner Spencer Hudnut previously revealed that it was simply due to scheduling.

But now Asbille is open to doing other projects, including The Kellys, and it will be exciting to see her in a new role, whatever role that is. She’s done a wide range of projects over the years, spanning from One Tree Hill on The WB/The CW, Pair of Kings on Disney XD, MTV’s Teen Wolf, to Fargo and many more. And she doesn’t seem to be slowing down. She has two other projects in the works, so there will be much more to come.

For those who don’t want to wait to see Asbille in The Kellys, all five seasons of Yellowstone are streaming with a Peacock subscription. And while Monica is dead in Marshals, her impact is very clear on her husband, Kayce, and that can be streamed with a Paramount+ subscription. Season 2 of Marshals will premiere later this year on CBS.

Dutton Ranch has brought jaw-dropping ratings to Paramount since its premiere on the 2026 TV schedule, thanks in large part to Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, who star as Yellowstone fan favorites Beth and Rip. The spinoff takes the couple down to Texas, where they’ve got new faces to contend with, as well as some new critters. Rattlesnakes have apparently been an issue on the Dutton Ranch set, and even as someone who lives in Texas, I am horrified at just how many the crew caught during filming.

If you live in the more rural areas of Texas like Fort Worth, as I do, you simply can’t avoid encountering snakes. Thankfully, my experiences have only involved small, nonthreatening one so far; however, the Dutton Ranch crew, who filmed in areas around Fort Worth, wasn’t so lucky. Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly visited The Kelly Clarkson Show, where Hauser told the host:

Abso. Lutely. Not. I think I’d be pulling some kind of, “I cannot work under these conditions,” and sitting my butt in a trailer. Now, Kelly Clarkson is one of many celebrities from Texas, so maybe there’s a chance she’d have been OK in such circumstances. Kelly Reilly, not so much.

But if you think a few thousand snakes are going to keep Beth Dutton from finishing a job, you don’t know Beth Dutton. Kelly Reilly gave her perspective of what it was like filming those outdoor scenes, saying:

She also clarified that the snakes were not harmed when they were caught — just moved very far away from where the actors were working.

Cole Hauser had a particularly harrowing experience one night, as he told the audience:

What’s more frightening — the train station or 50 rattlesnakes? I hope I never have to make that choice.

Dutton Ranch, which can be streamed with a Paramount+ subscription, seems to be a hit so far, with its premiere grabbing 12.9 million viewers in its first seven days in release, according to Paramount. Cole Hauser showed his appreciation for fans who remained interested in Beth and Rip’s story, as they meet new characters in a new land. Annette Bening and Ed Harris co-star in Dutton Ranch’s first season, along with Juan Pablo Raba as a very Jamie Dutton-like Joaquin.

Join the actors down on the Texas farm for all of the Dutton Ranch fun, with new episodes at 8 p.m. ET each Friday on Paramount Network and streaming on Paramount+. Just be sure to watch out for snakes.

Dutton Ranch, unsurprisingly, is one of the hits on the 2026 TV schedule. However, what is surprising is just how big a hit it is. In fact, it’s so popular it crushed a Paramount+ record. Now, Cole Hauser is sharing a message for the fans who helped make this Yellowstone spinoff so successful right out of the gate.

When Rip and Beth made their return to our screens in the newest Yellowstone show, Dutton Ranch, people with a Paramount+ subscription tuned in. And they did so in a big way, as the series had the biggest debut in the streaming service’s history. So, the actor who plays Rip celebrated on Instagram with a graphic about the record and the following caption:

To put this post into context, according to Nielsen’s data, 12.9 million viewers watched Dutton Ranch within its first week on Paramount+. Those are massive numbers, especially when you consider that The Madison had the most successful debut among Taylor Sheridan’s projects up to this point, as it brought in 8 million viewers within its first 10 days on the streamer.

It’s clear that Hauser wants to maintain those numbers too, as he noted in his post that he wants to “keep [Dutton Ranch] rollin.” While the series has not been renewed for a second season, I would imagine that it will be.

Looking back at Yellowstone’s history, it ran for five seasons, it has two very successful prequel series, and Marshals was renewed for its second season less than two weeks after it premiered on CBS. Plus, other shows related to Taylor Sheridan have lived long lives, with The Madison getting renewed for a third season after Season 1 aired, and other shows like Landman, Lioness and Mayor of Kingstown all working on new installments.

So, I will be genuinely shocked if Dutton Ranch does not return for a second season. People love Rip and Beth, and this show has also introduced us to more new and compelling characters played by A-listers Annette Bening and Ed Harris. I already am clamouring for more of this Texas-set show, and I would assume the vast majority of the 12.9 million people who have tuned in are too.

I really can’t downplay the popularity of Yellowstone. The flagship series, which you can stream with a Peacock subscription, was a huge hit that crushed it in the ratings. Then, Marshals' premiere on CBS brought in 9.52 million viewers, which made it the “best scripted premiere without a football lead in" since FBI premiered in 2018. So, Dutton Ranch continuing this streak makes sense.

And it seems like Cole Hauser wants to keep the hype going. Not only did he thank the fans for helping them break this Paramount+ record, but he also encouraged them to keep it up as the show continues to drop new episodes every Friday.

Spoilers for the Season 1 finale of Marshals are ahead! Read with caution, and stream the show with a Paramount+ subscription.

It was implied that Season 1 of Marshals would end with a bang, and it did as the Weavers made their move against Kayce and the marshals right at the end of the episode. Specifically, it seemed like Cal and Belle were in the most life-threatening situation, as they were being shot at in Marshals’ Season 1 finale. Now, I never thought Season 2 would start, and they'd be dead. However, I am still very worried for them, especially after Logan Marshall-Green and Arielle Kebbel teased what’s to come for their characters.

Previously, Logan Marshall-Green had confirmed that he’d be back for Season 2 (which will premiere this fall on the 2026 TV schedule). However, he did not explicitly state whether Cal was alive. Thankfully, during an interview with THR, he did specifically say that his character is not dead. However, that doesn’t mean he’s doing well:

Now, while Cal is alive, that doesn’t mean he’s not gravely injured or on the verge of death, and it doesn’t mean he’ll survive through the first episode. I do think he's far too important to kill off right now, so I don't think that will happen. However, I do think this shooting could lead to permanent repercussions for him. So, yeah, I’m worried.

I’m also concerned about Belle. To that point, Arielle Kebbel was also directly asked if her Marshal was alive after that shooting, and in response, she said:

Kebbel also admitted that she was more nervous for Cal than Belle, because “Cal is in the front,” therefore, he was “more in danger.” So, it seems like she wasn't too concerned about her character's fate, but she was not confident about Cal's.

However, allow me to state this again: I don’t think Cal and Belle are going to die. I think they’ll live, but I also think the consequences of this situation could be detrimental. That’s because both characters are vital to the Marshals team. If they’re badly injured or really off their game because of what happened here, that’s bad news for the gang.

So, overall, it is worrying that they were left on this cliffhanger, because we don’t know how badly they’ll be hurt or impacted by these shots.

Thankfully, Kebbel noted that Season 2 picks up “immediately” after the events of Season 1. So, we should quickly learn about Belle and Cal. And we should get to see the immediate aftermath of this wild situation the Weavers have put Kayce and his team in.

However, for now, we’ll just have to wonder because Marshals will return for Season 2 in the fall on CBS. In the meantime, though, you can stream its fellow Yellowstone spinoff, the well-reviewed Dutton Ranch on Paramount+, and you can rewatch Kayce’s show in the same place.

Spoilers for the Season 1 finale of Marshals are ahead! You can stream the series with a Paramount+ subscription.

Marshals has finished its first season on the 2026 TV schedule, and you better believe I’m already thinking about Season 2. In this action-packed finale that gave me Yellowstone flashbacks, we ended on a cliffhanger that made it clear the Weaver family is seemingly going after Kayce, his land and his team. Seeing this evil plan unfold is one of the reasons I was thinking about the flagship show, as a new group came after the Duttons' land. However, it also got me thinking about the OG series, because it’s really time to start using the Train Station again.

The Weaver Family Has Made A Move Against Kayce And The Marshals

At first, it seemed like the Weavers weren’t going to do anything about Kayce turning down their deal to buy East Camp. However, in the same episode where Luke Grimes’ character said no to the deal and decided to stay on his land, Tom Weaver’s right-hand man seemingly orchestrated the hit on Belle and Cal. Then, the season ended with Tate going to Texas with Tom, while Kayce rode off on a horse with Dolly Weaver.

It’s unclear if anything bad is going to happen to Tate or Kayce immediately; however, it would seem that nothing good is going to come from the Weavers. So, I think it’s time for Kayce to go old school Dutton on them and head back to the Train Station.

I Think Its Time To Reinstate The Train Station

Let me tell you, I was livid when I learned what this family did. Plus, the fact that the season ends with Cal and Belle being shot at by people who work for the man who took Tate and the woman who is with Kayce is deeply unsettling.

If this were Yellowstone, that family would be headed right for the Train Station. So, I’m really hoping that’s exactly what happens in Season 2 of Marshals. And that’s mostly because they deserve it, but also because I don’t fully understand why it hasn’t really been used yet.

Season 1, Episode 2, did explain what the Train Station was. It was also clear, at least to me, that Kayce wanted to keep his family’s ties to it a secret. He doesn’t need those secrets dug up. However, this new family has come after him and his loved ones, and I think it's time to play dirty.

It’s not like it’s moved. We know it’s still there, the show told us it was. So, I really hope that Kayce uses it. Not only would it provide an easy out for him to get rid of the Weavers, it would also create another deep tie back to Yellowstone and Kayce’s dad, John.

Over the course of Marshals’ run, John Dutton has been brought up a lot, and both his and Jamie’s mysterious deaths have come up, too. Kayce’s past in the military as well as his tense history with his family, have been important to the show too. By directly using the Train Station as it was in Yellowstone, we’d get another deep tie between the shows, and it could also serve as a good reason to dig up some ghosts for Kayce.

Plus, it’s just a good way to get rid of an enemy, and right now, that’s exactly what Kayce needs to do.

We know that Luke Grimes is down for a Marshals and Dutton Ranch crossover. Kelly Reilly has said a reunion would be nice too. Now, Cole Hauser has shared his take on the matter, specifically noting where he’d like this crossover to take place. I gotta say, I 100% agree with him.

At the moment, both Marshals and Dutton Ranch are airing on the 2026 TV schedule, with Kayce’s spinoff finishing out its first season on May 24. So, as Rip and Beth’s spinoff got going a couple of weeks before that, ScreenRant asked Cole Hauser if he’d rather Kayce come to Texas or Rip and Beth go to Montana for a Dutton family reunion. In response, he said:

Considering where Dutton Ranch begins, I’d also love to see Rip and Beth “kick back” in Montana with Kayce. They had to leave in such a rush when that fire broke out, and now they’re building an entirely new life in Texas. So, it’d be nice if they could get some sense of familiarity at some point.

While them going to Montana feels like it’d imply they appear on Marshals, I’d like to propose something else. I actually think they should take Dutton Ranch up to Kayce instead. I think it makes more sense for Kayce to appear on Dutton Ranch over Rip and Beth appearing on Marshals. I also really want to see Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser back where it all began. So I’m with the Rip actor, as he said he wanted to go back up north for a crossover.

Who knows? Maybe an episode of Dutton Ranch could see Rip and Beth traveling up to Montana because they need help from Kayce. In the last season of Yellowstone, they went down to Texas, so I don’t see why they can’t return to Montana on their show (especially since Kayce and Beth are on good terms, as far as we know).

To be clear, I’d also love to see Rip and Beth on Marshals, and I think it’d be fun to watch Kayce interact with the new characters on Dutton Ranch in Texas. However, I think priority number one is getting Reilly and Hauser’s characters back up to Montana for a nice visit with their brother.

I don’t need to see them involved in a marshals case, but I would love to see them back on the farm, and helping Kayce out.

However, that’s just a fantasy at the moment. So, while we wait for that to become a reality (which seems possible considering how down all the actors are), you can watch the Season 1 finale of Marshals on Sunday, May 24 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, and you can stream new episodes of Dutton Ranch every Friday with a Paramount+ subscription.

The world of Yellowstone has been capturing fans’ hearts and keeping them on the edge of their seats since 2018. While the Taylor Sheridan drama ended in 2024 after five seasons, the franchise remains strong with two brand-new sequel series. One of those spinoffs is the just-premiered Dutton Ranch, which sees Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser reprising their roles as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler. So, while thinking about that return and her history with this franchise, Reilly reflected on one thing she wouldn't have believed about her epic Yellowstone run.

It's no surprise that we got a Beth and Rip spinoff on the 2026 TV schedule, seeing as they are two incredibly beloved characters. However, as Dutton Ranch premiered for those with a Paramount+ subscription, Kelly Reilly spoke to Stylist Magazine about being surprised that she's still playing Beth Dutton:

Whenever a show premieres, you never know how well it will do. In Yellowstone’s case, it blew up and jump-started a whole franchise. So, when it was announced that Yellowstone would be ending after its fifth season, fans hoped it wouldn’t be the last time they saw this generation of the Dutton family. Thankfully, it wasn't as both a show about Kayce and the Beth and Rip spinoff were confirmed. Now, Reilly and her co-stars have been playing their characters for eight years.

Eight years is definitely a long time to play the same character, but Reilly isn’t tired of Beth Dutton just yet. She’s more grateful for the opportunity, especially as she’s getting closer to her 50s. And overall, Beth will always have a big part of her heart:

Dutton Ranch just premiered, and it’s only three episodes in, so it’s hard to tell what the show’s future will look like. Shows in the Yellowstone franchise, and Taylor Sheridan shows overall, tend to do pretty well, so it wouldn’t be surprising if Paramount+ ends up renewing it for a second season in the near future. So, who knows? Maybe Reilly could be playing Beth for another eight years.

It is nice to see how much Beth Dutton means to Kelly Reilly. Even though she never pictured playing her for as long as she has, it seems like she wouldn’t trade it for the world. And fans can look forward to much more Beth Dutton in new episodes of Dutton Ranch, which premiere on Fridays on Paramount+. All seasons of Yellowstone, meanwhile, are streaming with a Peacock subscription, so fans can get even more of Beth and Rip.

Spoilers for Dutton Ranch Season 1, Episode 3 are ahead. Read with caution, and stream the show with a Paramount+ subscription.

It would seem that the Jackson family in Dutton Ranch is just as complex as the Dutton family. That’s because, in this week’s episode of Rip and Beth's spinoff, it was revealed that Beulah’s son, Joaquin, is not her biological child. So, between that and a conversation he had with Beth in this third episode, I couldn’t help but compare Joaquin to Jamie Dutton. And when I asked the actor who plays him if that was fair, he said yes, which led me to a theory.

What Juan Pablo Raba Told Me About The Parallels Between Joaquin And Jamie

When I interviewed Juan Pablo Raba, who plays Joaquin in Dutton Ranch, I had to ask about his character’s first conversation with Beth. I had already been drawing parallels between him and Jamie from the jump, seeing as they both work on the business side of a ranch. However, hearing Kelly Reilly’s character tell him that he reminds her of her "father’s attorney” really hammered the point home, seeing as Jamie was John’s adopted son and lawyer.

So, I asked Raba if that was a fair parallel to draw, seeing as Joaquin isn’t, according to this conversation between him and Beth, related by blood to the Jacksons, but is considered a son by Beulah, and he plays a big part in their business (on the business side, specifically). In response, he said:

Well, that could be a bad omen. I think we all remember how Yellowstone ended (if you don’t, you can stream it with a Peacock subscription). However, it will also make things really interesting, as Beth goes up against someone who is like a person she knew far too well.

When it comes to Beth and Joaquin’s relationship, Raba told me that his character is going to try to get good information on the Duttons, so he can help his family, explaining:

I’ve always said that Jamie was loyal to a fault, and that ultimately drove him to go against the Duttons. And that is where my theory about Joaquin stems from.

I Have A Theory That Joaquin Could Be A Porblem For The Jacksons

As Beth said, it’s “not ideal” that she compared Joaquin to her father’s attorney, AKA Jamie. When I watched Yellowstone, my hatred for Jamie grew and grew as he made poor decisions and ultimately betrayed his family. So, when I found out that Joaquin was the businessman of the Jackson family, and then it was revealed that he was raised by them, but is not related ot them, I started to get worried.

I’m starting to theorize that he’ll also be loyal to a fault but betray his family in some way, much like Jamie did. It’s clear that Joaquin’s history with the Jacksons is nuanced, and the mix of business and family could get very messy. So, I have a feeling he’ll be a problem going forward for both his own family as well as Rip and Beth.

To find out if my theory proves to be true, you can catch new episodes of Dutton Ranch as they drop on the 2026 TV schedule every Friday on Paramount+.

It’s hard to believe it’s already time for Marshals Season 1 finale on the 2026 TV schedule, and I have to say, I’m not ready for it. After a season full of shocking reveals, tragic moments, and lots of callbacks to Yellowstone, I’m certain this last episode will pull out all the stops and leave us both stressed and entertained. That was proven to me, too, as this exclusive clip from the episode immediately gave me flashbacks to one of the flagship show’s scariest moments.

Rainwater, Mo, Tate And Kayce Are In For A Battle In Marshals' Season 1 Finale

As you can see in the exclusive clip from this week’s episode of Marshals above, Mo and Rainwater are at East Camp with Tate when they get a warning from Kayce. It’s clear that whoever is about to attack them wants Rainwater dead, and without hesitation, Tate says:

What follows is a violent attack on the East Camp house, and Rainwater and Tate run upstairs to hide. We then see Kayce riding toward his house, armed and ready to fight. However, the clip ends with Luke Grimes’ character getting hit.

So, it’s clear we’re in for a potentially lethal fight here. And along with this being scary by itself, it’s hard not to think about the battles that came before this moment, too. As Rainwater pointed out:

While there are plenty of moments in the Dutton family history that prove that point, there’s one brutal moment from Yellowstone that came to mind while watching this scene.

This Whole Situation Is Giving Me Flashbacks To When Tate Got Kidnapped

In the Season 2 finale of Yellowstone (which you can stream with a Peacock subscription), Tate got kidnapped by white supremacists. They were hired to take him by the Becks, the antagonists for the season, and Kayce fought like hell to get his kid back from them.

To this day, I think this is the scariest thing that happened on Yellowstone, and it understandably left Tate and his family traumatized.

Seeing Tate involved in the action on Marshals took me right back to this situation. While I know he’s grown up a lot since that kidnapping, and he seems ready to fight, he’s still a kid. The last thing I want is for something bad to happen to him or Kayce.

Along with that, he and Kayce have already lost too much, with the deaths of Monica and John still not being that long ago. So, I hope that this upcoming fight has a better outcome than what happened when Tate got taken.

However, we’ll have to wait and see what happens. Will this scene be part of a big and lethal battle that changes the Dutton family forever? Or will they win the shootout? You can find out by tuning into Marshals' Season 1 finale on CBS Sunday, May 24, at 8 p.m. ET, or you can stream it the next day with a Paramount+ subscription.