Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone Franchise Dominates Streaming Rankings
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Published May 16, 2026
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Taylor Sheridan lassos another major streaming win.
Sheridan has built a name for himself with a bona fide empire of TV shows, exploring different genres. Among are projects like the crime thriller Mayor of Kingstown, the spy series Lioness, and several Western shows both in and out of the . Now, the prolific creator's original Western masterpiece has resurged on streaming in a big way.
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Trivia Challenge 🏠 Yellowstone Protect the ranch 🐴 1883 The Oregon Trail 🌾 1923 Drought & dust 🔒 Kingstown Prison politics 🎼 Tulsa King Made man, new town SADDLE UP → QUESTION 1 / 8 YELLOWSTONE 01 The Dutton family has controlled the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States for over a century. In which state is the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch located? A Wyoming B Montana C Idaho D Colorado ✓ Correct! The Yellowstone Dutton Ranch sits near the border of Yellowstone National Park in Montana. The show is filmed primarily in Montana, with the real-life Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby serving as the Dutton homestead. ✗ Wrong trail, cowboy! The answer is Montana. The Dutton Ranch borders Yellowstone National Park in Big Sky Country. While the rugged landscape could pass for Wyoming or Idaho, the show is set — and largely filmed — in Montana. NEXT → QUESTION 2 / 8 YELLOWSTONE 02 John Dutton is the iron-willed patriarch who will stop at nothing to protect his family’s land. Which Oscar-winning actor portrayed him for the first four seasons of Yellowstone? A Sam Elliott B Josh Brolin C Kevin Costner D Kurt Russell ✓ Correct! Kevin Costner brought gravitas and quiet intensity to John Dutton, anchoring Yellowstone as one of the most-watched shows on cable television. His departure ahead of Season 5B became one of the biggest stories in TV. ✗ Wrong trail, cowboy! The answer is Kevin Costner. While Sam Elliott did appear in 1883, Josh Brolin has his own Sheridan series (Outer Range isn’t Sheridan’s), and Kurt Russell hasn’t joined the Sheridan-verse. Costner defined John Dutton. NEXT → QUESTION 3 / 8 1883 03 In the prequel series 1883, a Civil War veteran leads his family on a brutal wagon-train journey from Texas to Montana to find a new home. What is the name of this original Dutton patriarch? A James Dutton B Jacob Dutton C John Dutton Sr. D Emmett Dutton ✓ Correct! James Dutton, played by Tim McGraw, is the Civil War veteran who leads his wife Margaret and their children on the perilous journey west. His daughter Elsa narrates the series, and the family’s arrival in Montana establishes the Yellowstone Ranch. ✗ Wrong trail, cowboy! The answer is James Dutton. Jacob Dutton is the character Harrison Ford plays in 1923 — James’s brother. John Dutton Sr. doesn’t appear until later generations, and Emmett Dutton doesn’t exist in the Sheridan-verse. NEXT → QUESTION 4 / 8 YELLOWSTONE 04 On the Dutton Ranch, certain cowboys receive a permanent mark of loyalty — a hot-iron brand seared into their skin that signifies a blood oath to the ranch. What symbol is this feared brand? A A “D” inside a circle B A horseshoe C A skull and crossbones D The letter “Y” ✓ Correct! The branded “Y” is the Yellowstone Ranch’s livestock mark, but for ranch hands, wearing it on their chest means a lifelong oath of silence and loyalty. “Taking someone to the train station” is what happens to those who betray it. ✗ Wrong trail, cowboy! The answer is the letter “Y” — for Yellowstone. The brand is both a ranch identifier and a mark of absolute loyalty. Characters like Rip, Kayce, and Jimmy all bear the “Y” brand, signifying they’ve sworn their lives to the ranch. NEXT → QUESTION 5 / 8 1923 05 In 1923, the Dutton family battles drought, Prohibition, and encroaching modernity during the Great Depression era. Which legendary Hollywood actor plays patriarch Jacob Dutton? A Robert Redford B Harrison Ford C Clint Eastwood D Tommy Lee Jones ✓ Correct! Harrison Ford stars as Jacob Dutton alongside Helen Mirren as his wife Cara. Ford’s casting marked his first major television role and brought massive star power to the expanding Sheridan-verse. The series is set during Prohibition and the early Depression. ✗ Wrong trail, cowboy! The answer is Harrison Ford. In his first major TV role, Ford plays Jacob Dutton, brother of James Dutton from 1883. Helen Mirren stars opposite him as Cara Dutton. Their star power helped make 1923 Paramount+’s biggest premiere. NEXT → QUESTION 6 / 8 YELLOWSTONE 06 Beth Dutton’s volatile love story with a tough ranch foreman is one of Yellowstone’s most beloved storylines. The two eventually marry in a surprise ceremony. Who is Beth’s husband? A Lloyd Pierce B Walker C Rip Wheeler D Jimmy Hurdstrom ✓ Correct! Rip Wheeler, played by Cole Hauser, is John Dutton’s most loyal enforcer and Beth’s husband. Taken in by John as a teenager after a traumatic past, Rip would do anything for the Dutton family — and his fierce devotion to Beth became a fan-favorite romance. ✗ Wrong trail, cowboy! The answer is Rip Wheeler. Lloyd Pierce is the bunkhouse elder, Walker is a ranch hand and musician, and Jimmy Hurdstrom is the hapless cowboy who eventually gets sent to the 6666 Ranch in Texas. Only Rip won Beth’s wild heart. NEXT → QUESTION 7 / 8 MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN 07 In Mayor of Kingstown, a family serves as power brokers in a Michigan town where the prison industry is the only business. Which family navigates this dark world of incarceration and corruption? A The McLusky family B The Reilly family C The Kingsley family D The Dutton family ✓ Correct! The McLusky family, led by Mike McLusky (Jeremy Renner), acts as unofficial mediators between prisoners, gangs, police, and politicians in Kingstown, Michigan. The show is one of Sheridan’s grittiest explorations of the American justice system. ✗ Wrong trail, cowboy! The answer is the McLusky family. Jeremy Renner stars as Mike McLusky, who inherits the role of “mayor” — an unofficial power broker between inmates, gangs, and law enforcement. The Duttons are Yellowstone’s dynasty, not Kingstown’s. NEXT → QUESTION 8 / 8 YELLOWSTONE 08 One Dutton sibling is an adopted son and ambitious lawyer who frequently clashes with his family — sometimes even conspiring against them. His complex loyalty drives much of the show’s drama. Who is he? A Kayce Dutton B Lee Dutton C Tate Dutton D Jamie Dutton ✓ Correct! Jamie Dutton, played by Wes Bentley, is the adopted son and Harvard-educated lawyer whose desperate need for his father’s approval and political ambition create some of Yellowstone’s most dramatic betrayals. His rivalry with Beth is legendary. ✗ Wrong trail, cowboy! The answer is Jamie Dutton. Kayce is John’s biological youngest son (a former Navy SEAL), Lee is the eldest son who dies in Season 1, and Tate is Kayce’s young son. Only Jamie is the adopted lawyer who conspires against the family. REVEAL MY SCORE → Round-Up Complete Your Ranch Record / 8 Are you a ranch foreman — or headed straight to the train station? ↻ RIDE AGAIN
At the time of writing, Taylor Sheridan's stands as the 2nd most-watched TV show on Paramount+ worldwide. Sheridan's original Western masterpiece is now back to leave behind some of the creator's recent genre releases. Marshals, which continues the story of Luke Grimes' Kayce Dutton, is right behind at 3rd, while The Madison, a standalone Western from Sheridan, is at 6th.
Aside from his , Sheridan also has one more offering on the list, as Sylvester Stallone's Tulsa King stands at 5th, showcasing the creator's power across different genres. In the streamer's United States chart, the story is different, as the only Sheridan shows that are currently on the list are The Madison, which is at 4th, and Marshals, at 7th.
Yellowstone is not available on Paramount+ in the United States, with the Western TV show instead finding a home on a different streamer, Peacock. Yellowstone was released on June 20, 2018. The hit series led by Kevin Costner as John Dutton III would run for five successful seasons, concluding on December 15, 2026. However, that was far from the end of the road for the Duttons.
Two Yellowstone spinoffs have been released so far. In 1883, fans of the franchise got to learn how the Duttons came to find and own the land where the iconic Yellowstone Ranch would prosper. In 1923, Sheridan explored what the Prohibition era was like for the Duttons with a star-studded ensemble that featured Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Brandon Sklenar, Timothy Dalton, and more.
Sheridan's plans for the Yellowstone franchise also include the future, which is where Marshals, Kayce's solo series, comes in. The upcoming Dutton Ranch, which releases on May 15, will bring back Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler. Yellowstone's streaming resurgence is a good sign that franchise interest remains high for all that is yet to come.
That list of upcoming projects includes 1944, a planned Yellowstone prequel that could bring back Sklenar as an older version of 1923's Spencer Dutton, as well as 6666, which would focus on the Four Sixes Ranch in Texas and its history. The Yellowstone franchise's future looks bright.
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StreamingDirectors Stephen Kay, Taylor Sheridan, Christina Alexandra Voros, Guy Ferland, John Dahl Writers John Coveny, Ian McCulloch Franchise(s) Yellowstone Creator(s) Taylor Sheridan, John Linson Expand Collapse
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