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As rumored, Yellowstone is coming to a close. While the popular Paramount Network series won’t see a sixth reason, members of the Dutton family will return in a new series.
A western drama series, the Yellowstone TV show stars Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merrill, Forrie Smith, Denim Richards, Ian Bohen, Finn Little, Ryan Bingham, Gil Birmingham, Mo Brings Plenty, Wendy Moniz, Jen Landon, Kathryn Kelly. The season also features Josh Lucas, Jacki Weaver, Kylie Rogers, Kyle Red Silverstein, Rob Kirkland, Kai Caster, Lainey Wilson, Lilli Kay, and Dawn Olivieri. The story centers on the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton (Costner), who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park.
The fifth season of Yellowstone debuted in November and ran for eight episodes. The series went on hiatus with plans for the drama to return sometime this summer. Those plans reportedly went awry due to Costner’s limited availability to film new scenes. Some reports have stated that he refused to work more than a week on the remaining six episodes. His attorney denied that report.
After months of rumors and speculation, Paramount has announced that Yellowstone is ending. The final six episodes of the fifth season will begin airing in November. The channel hasn’t indicated if Costner will be a part of them or when filming will begin.
Paramount Network has also ordered a modern-day sequel series. The word is that at least some of the current cast of Yellowstone will be part of the new show. Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey has been in talks to star in the spin-off. MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios will produce the new show.
David Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios, said of the news, “The Dutton story continues, picking up where Yellowstone leaves off in another epic tale. We are thrilled to bring this new journey to audiences around the world.”
While Paramount Network is likely unhappy about cancelling the channel’s biggest show, there is an upside for the Paramount+ streaming service. The original Yellowstone series streams on the Peacock streaming service, thanks to a 2020 deal that execs at Paramount now regret. The new series will stream on Paramount+, joining the other shows in the Yellowstone franchise.
Chris McCarthy, president and CEO Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, said, “Yellowstone has been the cornerstone on which we have launched an entire universe of global hits — from 1883 to Tulsa King, and I am confident our Yellowstone sequel will be another big hit, thanks to the brilliant creative mind of Taylor Sheridan and our incredible casts who bring these shows to life.”
What do you think? Are you disappointed that Yellowstone won’t have a sixth season? Are you looking forward to checking out the sequel series?
I’m very very disappointed you ended this show so abruptly !! The season five series finale was a cliffhanger. What’s gonna happen between Jamie and Beth And John? a new series isn’t going to finish what you guys have started! Get it together and bring us a season six please!!!!
I love Yellowstone, hope the spin-off is just as entertaining. I feel Matthew will do great!
I personally hope that no one ever watches anything else Kevin Costner is involved with I know I won’t. It’s so wrong to get fans hooked then let them down so abruptly! Shame on you!!
Are you sure its all about him? I don’t believe he would give up such a great role that he’s obviously put so much into without a good reason.
No one can fill his character, especially not Matthew McConaughey!! So they better bring him back, or just kill him off . What a disappointment! Probably comes down to greed on someones end.
I really wish there was a season 6. It’s a great show.
One of the great things about this show is that everybody is an important character and each gets a generous amount of time and story.
So a spin off is a doozy.
Yellowstone is great entertainment and I would look forward to its “real time” sequel. However, I haven’t seen Season 5 yet because they took it off of Paramount Network and moved it to Paramount Plus. In order to see it on Paramount Plus, I’d have to watch it on my computer, or stream it to my TV using wifi. I don’t use wifi and I don’t like watching shows on my computer. I prefer the comfort of my livingroom. So, I’m just waiting for the rerun of Season 5 to air on the Paramount network like all the previous seasons… Read more »
1923 was a disaster and killed Yellowstone going forwards.
You’ve done the right thing.
Really enjoyed watching Yellowstone. If the sequel will be on paramount +plus won’t watch another pd for view money, money!
Why would you ever cancel the most popular show on TV. Greater efforts should have been made to work with the shows biggest star , Kevin Costner. I counted the months between seasons.
I totally agree! The BEST show since Sopranos and they can’t do whatever possible to keep it going? Not sure what really happened with Kevin Costner but no one can replace him in that role, ESPECIALLY NOT Matthew McConaughey!! What a disappointment!! Not sure I’ll even watch if that’s where it’s going.
What a letdown!
I think it shows there is more to the cancelation than the Kevin Costner issue. Seriously the show could survive without him. He does not carry this show. Kill him off…imagine the storyline to have Casey rise to the head of Dutton family. With Beth and Rip at his side and Jamie to be the thorn. I honestly think they could pull this show together to a deserving conclusion.
MUCH rather see that than they replace him. ESPECIALLY not with MATTHEW MCCONAUHEY!!
Are you kidding me?!?
I wouldn’t be able to watch anymore!
It would be Just as good if they continued without him
OH Dear once again the customers are at the mercy of the media gods, yet another GREAT SERIES goes to the “almost finished scrapheap” its a great shame but I understand that kevin has a lot more to lose than us PLEBs.
Love this show Kevin Costner the best . Shamed fighting behind the scenes ridiculous behavior stupid thing, should be friends with each other thpp