Paramount is headed back to the ranch. Today, the network announced they’ve renewed Yellowstone for a second season.
The Western drama centers on the Duttons, a family of powerful and prosperous cattle ranchers. It chronicles their shifting alliances, as well as their old grudges, and even unsolved murders. The cast includes Kevin Costner, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes, Gil Birmingham, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merrill, Ian Bohen, Jefferson White Danny Huston, and Josh Lucas.
Yellowstone debuted in June and so far, ratings have been promising for the Paramount drama. Five episodes in, the series is averaging a .37 rating in the 18-49 demo and 2.357 million viewers.
The season one finale of Yellowstone premieres on Paramount Network on August 22nd at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Read more details below:
Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 2018 – The Dutton family saga rages onward. Following record-setting viewership, the new Paramount Network today announced a second season of its hit series “Yellowstone.” Production will begin shortly on the 10-episode season which will be shot entirely on location in Utah and Montana. The season one finale bows Wednesday, August 22 at 10 PM, ET/PT, with season two premiering next year.
The critically acclaimed drama stars world-renowned Oscar(R) and Emmy(R) Award-winning actor Kevin Costner along with Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merrill, Jefferson White, Danny Huston and Gil Birmingham.
“Yellowstone” chronicles the Dutton family, led by 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.
Oscar(R) nominated screenwriter Taylor Sheridan (“Wind River,” “Hell or High Water” and “Sicario”) returns as the showrunner and a writer for the series.
Executive producers for “Yellowstone” are John Linson, Art Linson, Taylor Sheridan, Kevin Costner and David C. Glasser. Ted Gold and Lauren Ruggiero are the executives in charge of production for Paramount Network.
Following a record-setting debut that attracted 5.3 million viewers, the series now ranks as cable’s most-watched series behind “The Walking Dead.” Season to date, the series is averaging 5 million viewers and registering a 1.4 rating with P 18-49, 2.0 P 25-54 and 1.9 W 24-54. New episodes premiere Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT only on Paramount Network. Full look at the season here
The success of “Yellowstone” marks the six-month-old network’s third successful scripted launch in a row. Back in January, the limited-series “Waco,” which scored three Emmy(R) nominations, premiered to the best ratings for an ad-supported cable drama debut in nearly six months. In June, the network’s first scripted-comedy “American Woman,” bowed to the highest P/W18-49 and W25-54 ratings for an ad-supported cable scripted half-hour series premiere since early January.”
What do you think? Have you seen Yellowstone? Will you watch season two?
Yes! Loved it! However, nine episodes is not enough for a season (for any show). Please don’t wait too long for season two and create more episodes. Otherwise I am afraid that this show will be like so many others that get cancelled due to a supposed lack of audience only because we forget it is there. TV shows used to run longer during a season, making it more likely to be watched the next season. Why did that format change I wonder?
Yellowstone is great, holds your interest, has great people in it. I love it we have watched every episode. Please bring on the second season. Don’t leave us hanging. It’s about time a new show doesn’t take place in Hollywood. I was so tired of the same old repetitious shows. Cookie cutter themes. This is different and is something new and has a wonderful cast.
Sorry, I wanted to like Yellowstone, but it started off bad and only went downhill from there. The story lines are all cliches, the acting is bad, and the completely unnecessary profanity and nudity were the last straw. There are better shows to watch, and that’s where I’ll be.
Love the show and waiting for season two
This is the new walking dead fantastic
I absolutely love this show! One of the best shows I have seen in many years! Please keep John Dutton alive and keep this series going as long as long as Kevin Costner wants to do it! Can’t wait for season 2!!!!!
I love this show and most definitely will watch it any time it is on. They are some rotten people but you root for them anyway.
I have seen the first season and am looking forward to see season 2. With Dutton having cancer I don’t see it going past season 2 possibly 3. I have a feeling that once the dvelopers are defeated the series will end. That redhead is sauce and could take the reins and run the ranch, if she gets off the booze.
Keep the series, love it
I want to see Rip and Beth get married and run the ranch! What a fiery couple they are! He’s the only guy than can tame her like one of his broncs! lol His character deserves to be able to call the ranch his and he and Beth can produce a son to keep it going!
I love your thinking. That storyline would work for me IF John Dutton dies, but I hope his cancer goes into remission for a few years (seasons).
I LOVE this series! I am an old cowboy and Indian fan! My heroes have always been cowboys! I hope “John Dutton” lives on and doesn’t end before the end of season 3! Please, Keep this series on the air! Thank you.
Season 2 cannot start soon enough! Love the characters and hope to continue to see Kelly Reilly’s character remain strong, intelligent and survive!!:)
I love this new series Yellowstone! I’ve been watching it since it started and am happy to see there will be a season 2. I can’t wait!
Excellent show!! It restored my faith in television being able to air something with great storytelling, dynamic acting and beautiful scenery. Love all the actors ….. my daughters are in love with Luke Grimes. Kevin Costner, the consummate actor and absolutely perfect for the role. Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly …..YESSSSS!!! Kudos to the rest of a very superior cast of actors! So glad there will be a Season 2. Looking forward to it.
This show show draws you in and doesn’t let go! The writing and actor portrayal is amazing. Almost every character is despicable, but yet you feel compassion for each one. Will there be redemption for anyone? Or will we watch every character die one by one until there is no one left? Season 2 can’t come soon enough!