Paramount+’s Yellowstone is set to inspire more future spin-offs, but here are five Westerns to binge-watch in the meantime

Yellowstone stormed the TV charts when it was first released in 2018, captivating viewers with its twisty plot and the saga of John Dutton,

an ageing rancher fighting to preserve his family’s land and legacy. After its fifth and final season aired on Paramount+ in December 2024,

 

 

the question of a sixth season was left hanging – and fans have been craving more frontier drama ever since. Luckily, the appetite for Westerns is still alive and kicking: Netflix and other streamers have been adding fresh titles like Dark Winds and The Abandons – proving that cowboy boots, ranch feuds and outlaw tales aren’t going anywhere. If you’re wondering what to watch next, here are five must-watch Western dramas to binge right now.

 

 

You know a show is powerful when it sparks multiple spin-offs – and Yellowstone has already inspired four: 1883, 1923, Lawman: Bass Reeves and 6666 (the latter is yet to air).

Serving as the first prequel to Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan’s 1883 follows an earlier generation of the Dutton family as they flee poverty in Tennessee and trek across the Great Plains, eventually settling in Montana. Starring Isabel May, Sam Elliott and real-life couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill as James and Margaret Dutton, the series shows how the family laid the foundations for what would later become the iconic Yellowstone Ranch.

 

 

For those with a Yellowstone-shaped hole in their viewing schedule, 1883 is the perfect place to start next. Not only does it fill in all the gaps of the Dutton’s origin story, but it features guest appearances from Billy Bob Thornton and even Tom Hanks… Need I go on?

For fans craving a traditional Wild West tale – complete with shootouts, dusty landscapes and a gun-toting anti-hero – then look no further than Billy the Kid.

Starring Tom Blyth, the drama tells the true story of the infamous outlaw, from his humble Irish roots to his rise as one of the most feared gunslingers of the 19th century. Across multiple seasons, the series blends history, action and romance.

HELLO!’s Acting TV Editor Nicky Morris said of the show: “For fans missing Yellowstone, Billy the Kid could just be the perfect show to fill the gap while you await the new spin-off. Just like Taylor Sheridan’s popular Western, the drama promises a lovable hero as well as plenty of action, romance and drama. What more could you want?”