The Beth And Rip Yellowstone Spinoff Already Has Two Big Things Going For It, But I Do Have Some Questions

A Rip and Beth spinoff is happening. In the lead-up to the final episodes of Yellowstone’s fifth season, there had been questions flying left and right about whether Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser would reprise their roles as their beloved characters. Well, now it’s in the works, and based on what we know, this series – which has the working title Dutton Ranch – has quite a few things going for it (but I also have some questions).

Rip And Beth Spinoff Quick Facts

Days before the final episode of Yellowstone’s fifth season aired in 2024, Deadline reported that Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser would be leading a spinoff. So, now that it’s been months since that news broke, here are the basics of what's been reported so far:

• Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser will return as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler.
• Finn Little will also return to play Carter.
• Chad Feehan will serve as showrunner.
• It will take place in the present day.

What The Beth And Rip Yellowstone Spinoff Already Has Going For It

Kelly Reilly And Cole Hauser Are Reprising Their Roles As Beth Dutton And Rip Wheeler

Considering Beth and Rip are a beloved couple on Yellowstone and they’re two incredibly strong characters, it’s not shocking that Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser have been tapped to lead a spinoff.

In August of 2024, it was reported that Yellowstone was reversing its plans to end on Season 5, because Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser were in talks to keep playing their characters after the last episodes. At the time, it was unclear if this would be for a sixth season or a spinoff. However, according to Deadline’s report confirming their comeback, it will be for a sequel series, not another season of Taylor Sheridan’s flagship show.

Both actors have been asked about the prospect of this project on numerous occasions. Back in September of 2024, Reilly noted that a new chapter for Beth and Rip was being talked about, and that “if Taylor [Sheridan] wants to write it, [she] would want to do it.” Along with her, Hauser said he’d love to do a spinoff, noting how much he’s adored working on Yellowstone.

Hauser also confirmed that Dutton Ranch is not the title of the show; however, we also still don’t know what its official name will be.

Finn Little Will Be Returning As Carter, While The Series Has Also Added A-List Actors To The Cast

Along with Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, Finn Little will be reprising his Yellowstone character in this new spinoff, per Deadline. He played Carter in the flagship show, and he’s slated to return as Rip and Beth’s essentially adopted son, which makes sense, considering he was with them when they moved to a new ranch at the end of the flagship series.

At the moment, no other Yellowstone cast members have been confirmed. However, some heavy-hitting A-listers have. This includes Annette Bening, who will play Beulah Jackson, a woman who runs a huge ranch in Texas. Along with her, Ed Harris has joined the spinoff as Everett McKinney, a “weathered veteran” and veterinarian.

Now, the question is: Who will round out the cast? Well, we’ll speculate about that later.

Taylor Sheridan Is Developing The Yellowstone Spinoff, With Chad Feehan Set As Showrunner

The initial Deadline report confirming Beth and Rip’s new spinoff also announced that Taylor Sheridan is “working on the creative for the new show.”

However, he will not be running the show. Chad Feehan will take that role and serve as showrunner. Feehan is no stranger to the Sheridan-verse, as he was the showrunner on Lawmen: Bass Reeves. He also served as a writer and EP on Ray Donovan and Banshee. So, while it’s odd that this series isn’t being fully run by Yellowstone’s creator, it is in good hands.

The Rip And Beth Spinoff Should Be Released In Late 2025

It would seem that we’ll be getting the Rip and Beth show sooner rather than later. Earlier this year, during Paramount Global’s Q1 2025 earnings call, the release windows for this series and Kayce’s spin-off were announced. While Luke Grimes’ Y: Marshals will hit CBS in the new year, it would appear that Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser’s show will premiere this year, with the report stating it could come in November (almost exactly one year after Yellowstone’s final season aired).

So, we shouldn’t have to wait too long.

Questions I Have About The Rip And Beth Spinoff

Where Will It Take Place?

So, the primary issue in Season 5 of Yellowstone was about how Kayce and Beth were going to save the ranch from Market Equities. At the end of Episode 13, Luke Grimes' character proposed a plan to basically give the ranch away.

It ended up going to Thomas Rainwater and the Broken Rock Reservation. Meanwhile, Kayce kept his home at East Camp while Rip and Beth moved to Dillon, Montana, with Carter.

Considering the end of Yellowstone, I had assumed Rip and Beth’s show would take place on this new ranch. However, after we learned that the series was being filmed (at least in part) in Ferris, Texas, the setting became unclear. Will they stay in Montana or move to the Lone Star state? That’s the question on the table now.

Will Anyone Else From The OG Cast Be Involved?

I don’t think it’d make much sense to do this show without some of the original Yellowstone cast. Thankfully, the report that confirmed Reilly and Hauser's comebacks did indicate that the project would “likely feature other cast members from the mothership series.” Months later, Finn Little’s involvement was revealed; however, outside of that, no one else has been confirmed to reprise their roles.

When it comes to other big actors returning, like Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton and Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater, I have no clue if they’ll be involved. However, I’m hopeful that they will guest star, especially since they’ll both be in Y: Marshals alongside other Yellowstone alums, Brecken Merrill, who plays Tate and Mo Brings Plenty, who plays Mo.

Meanwhile, logically, it seems like Lloyd is an obvious character to bring back. Forrie J. Smith’s branded cowboy is Rip’s closest friend. He’s the character closest to the leading couple. Plus, in the penultimate episode of Yellowstone Season 5, Rip said he wanted to keep him and Carter around the ranch even if it all got sold.

So, even though we don't know who will be coming back for this show, we also know it won't just be Reilly and Hauser.

Will The Series Air On Paramount+?

This topic is a semi-tricky one. Odds are, if you follow Taylor Sheridan’s work, you have noticed that almost all his shows – including Yellowstone’s spinoffs 1883 and 1923 – are available to stream exclusively with a Paramount+ subscription. However, the mothership show is not. The modern Western has spent its whole run airing on the Paramount Network weekly, and it has an exclusive deal with NBC Universal, meaning it’s only streamable with a Peacock subscription. So, that begs the question: Will the Rip and Beth spinoff be available on Paramount’s streaming platform?

The short answer is yes. According to THR and Esquire, the series will be on Paramount+. However, there’s more to this story.

In Deadline’s report confirming the news, a source indicated that making a new series about Rip and Beth rather than a sixth season of Yellowstone could make it so the new story can live on Paramount+, because:

With all that being said, we should see Rip and Beth with their Dutton ancestors over on Paramount+ in late 2025.

Yellowstone Shows In Order

I know there are numerous upcoming Yellowstone shows to keep track of, including this new one about Rip and Beth. So, with that in mind, here’s a list of all the anticipated series in order, as well as the basic information we know about them:

Overall, this new series all about Rip and Beth is a thrilling prospect, and I can’t wait to see it. It will mark the first Yellowstone spinoff that stars two of the principal characters from the original series, and odds are it will be a continuation of the story about the Duttons that we know and love.

So, as we learn more about what’s to come with this series and as more questions arise about it, we’ll be sure to keep you posted.