In its fourth season, the Yellowstone series doubled its viewership when compared to season three. Now, Paramount Network has ordered 14 installments for season five, making it the show’s biggest episode order yet. Will the ratings continue to grow? Will Yellowstone be cancelled or renewed for season six? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A western drama series from creators John Linson and Taylor Sheridan, Yellowstone 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. Season five begins as John is sworn in as Governor of Montana.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances of survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
For comparisons: Season four of Yellowstone on Paramount Network averaged a 1.44 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 7.84 million viewers.
Note: These are the final national ratings, including all live+same day viewing and DVR playback (through 3:00 AM). Early fast affiliate ratings (estimates) are indicated with an “*”. While these numbers don’t include further delayed or streaming viewing, they are a very good indicator of how a show is performing, especially when compared to others on the same channel. There can be other economic factors involved in a show’s fate, but typically the higher-rated series are renewed and the lower-rated ones are cancelled.
What do you think? Do you like the Yellowstone TV series on Paramount Network? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a sixth season?
*5/6/23 update: Yellowstone has been cancelled by Paramount Network after five seasons.
5 episode left is over for good not same without Kevin Costner
If it doesn’t come back, I will cancel paramount
Sorry, but no matter what ratings may say, this series is losing its steam. Taylor Sheridan is way too wrapped up in himself, and it’s excruciatingly obvious in the script. Every other line is some good ol’ cowboy wisdom. And it’s really sad, because it feels contrived. Forced. Unnatural. Sheridan’s attempts to spin cowboy wisdom into every little thing became more and more blatant—and unavoidable—last season when, in two unrelated vignettes/scenes, different characters(Beth and Mo, I believe) said ‘whenever something good is trying to happen, something bad is trying to stop it.’ I mean, come on, man. When a writer… Read more »
Love this show so glad on tv. Kevin Costner is the best actor. Look forward forward forward to seeing it every Sunday night western drama .