With Yellowstone’s fifth season coming to an end, fans everywhere are asking the same thing: Will there be a Season 6? The short answer is no. At the time of writing, Paramount has not officially greenlit another season of the hit Western drama. Previously, the network confirmed Yellowstone’s fifth season would be its last, and Kevin Costner’s departure seems to cement that decision. Still, Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan ensures fans that the Duttons’ story will continue with franchise spinoffs.
Yellowstone Forgoes Season 6 In Favor Of Spinoffs
Originally, Variety reported that Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser were in “talks” for Season 6 of Yellowstone. However, those talks have reportedly transitioned to a Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler spinoff. The romance-centered sequel continues to grow the Yellowstone franchise, which shows no signs of slowing down.
In addition to prequels 1883 and 1923, fans can look forward to 1944, 6666, and The Madison. While 1944 continues the trend of spotlighting the Dutton family during a specific historical era, The Madison and 6666 are planning something different. The Madison will see Michelle Pfeiffer play a determined matriarch who drags her family from New York to Montana after her husband’s death, whereas 6666 will feature the Four Sixes Ranch out in Texas.
Shows Like Yellowstone To Watch In The Meantime
With Yellowstone Season 6 unlikely and multiple spinoffs still in development, here are 10 shows like Yellowstone to watch while you wait. The good news is that a large chunk of TV’s best Western dramas are also available to stream right on Paramount+.
Deadwood (2004-2006)
When it comes to Westerns, few shows can top Deadwood. The critically acclaimed series delves into the politics and drama of Deadwood, South Dakota. Featuring a host of real-life outlaws and lawmen like Seth Bullock, Wild Bill Hickok, and Calamity Jane, the series strikes a nice balance between historical truths and dramatized retellings. Deadwood creator David Milch scoured real diaries and newspapers from Deadwood residents to root the show in time and lend authenticity. Those who enjoyed Yellowstone’s Western flair will fall in love with Deadwood and its historical Western setting.
Longmire (2012-2017)
Longmire has a lot in common with Yellowstone. The series trades Montana for the sprawling plains of Absaroka County, Wyoming, where Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) reigns as sheriff. In addition to the expected crime drama fare, Longmire frequently teams up with his longtime friend Henry Standing Bear (Lou Diamond Phillips) to assist with tribal police relationships. The six-season series stems from Craig Johnson’s best-selling mystery novels, Walt Longmire Mysteries, and offers plenty of content for fans of neo-Westerns with a heaping splash of crime drama.
Godless (2017)
Godless sends a fleeing outlaw (Jack O’Connell) to La Belle, New Mexico. The twist: The town is inhabited by women after a terrible mining disaster killed most of the men. With the Western genre frequently dominated by men, Godless offers a fresh perspective with its ensemble of female characters. Although it’s more of a classic Western revenge story than modern drama, it manages to be just as gritty and violent as Yellowstone. Those searching for something more unique among TV’s slew of Western content should find that in Godless.
Joe Pickett (2021-2023)
The inspiration for Joe Pickett hails from the pages of C.J. Box’s books. Michael Dorman stars as the titular game warden, who finds himself in the midst of a mystery after discovering a murder victim in his backyard. While the Wyoming setting garners comparisons to Longmire, Joe Pickett also feels right at home as a Yellowstone follow-up. After all, the likable game warden literally oversees the wilderness surrounding Yellowstone National Park. The Paramount+ original is a solid crime drama for those seeking more Western-inspired series.
Mayor of Kingstown (2021-Present)
Although Paramount+’s Mayor Kingstown lacks the Western element, it’s got a Yellowstone vibe thanks to shared creator Taylor Sheridan. In the series, Jeremy Renner’s Mike McLusky becomes the de facto “Mayor” of Kingstown, Michigan, after a family death. Mike and his family deal in power broking, meaning they mediate peace between gangs and law enforcement through all manner of legal and illegal means. The setting is very different, but much like Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown questions just how far a family will go to keep their legacy intact.
1883 (2022)
What better way to feed the Yellowstone void than by traveling back to the Duttons’ post-Civil War beginnings? Taylor Sheridan’s 1883 follows an early generation of Duttons on their journey West and explains the brutal undertaking of acquiring the Montana property that would later become the famous Dutton ranch. Like the rest of the Yellowstone franchise, 1883 has a star-studded cast, including names like Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill. Those looking to better understand the complicated Dutton family tree will get their answers in 1883. They’ll also get a whole lot of drama, tension, and danger.
Outer Range (2022-2024)
Outer Range is a little bit different from the other entries on this list. What first appears as a simple story about Wyoming ranchers is actually a sci-fi neo-Western mash-up. Outlandish? Maybe. But at its core, Outer Range carries the same DNA as Yellowstone. Enter Royal Abbott (Josh Brolin), a rancher fighting for control of his family’s land against a rival ranching family. However, the plot dives into supernatural territory when he uncovers a mystery concealed by the neighboring wilderness. For those who don’t mind the sci-fi twist, Outer Range is the best kind of weird and a competent genre-blurring watch for Yellowstone fans.
1923 (2022-2025)
Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 sits between 1883 and Yellowstone. Jumping from the post-civil Civil War era to Prohibition, the series chronicles the Duttons’ struggle to keep their ranch during a new set of challenges. Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford lead the cast as Cara and Jacob Dutton, respectively. However, like Yellowstone’s other installments, 1923 features an ensemble of characters, ranging from likable protagonists to morally ambiguous anti-heroes. While the series isn’t mandatory viewing to understand Yellowstone, it’s the perfect option for those wanting more stories set in the same universe.
Lawman: Bass Reeves (2023)
Lawman: Bass Reeves is another Paramount+ offering. The miniseries dramatizes the true story of Bass Reeves, the first Black Deputy US Marshall in the American West. David Oyelowo plays the deputy as he polices the frontier and confronts some of the Wild West’s most dangerous criminals. Although created by Chad Feehan, Oyelowo and Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan serve as executive producers. Not only does the series go full-on Western, but it also doubles as a gritty crime drama. Bass Reeves’ incredible journey from slave to outlaw-confronting marshal is truly captivating.
Landman (2024-Present)
In Landman, Taylor Sheridan presents a different type of struggle out West. Billy Bob Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, an ex-rancher turned landman of a West Texas oil rig. While still tension-filled and gripping, Landman veers a little more into comedy, thanks to Thorton’s brand of profane humor. With oil and renewable energy being hot topics, the Paramount+ original delivers the expected commentary on capitalism, greed, and climate change. Although the industry in question is different, Landman offers a whole lot of power-struggle similarities for Yellowstone fans to enjoy.
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