The modern TV landscape is insanely crowded and has plenty of hits, but Yellowstone carved out something bigger by building a full-

fledged, frontier-sized empire. Taylor Sheridan didn’t just create a show about ranchers, land disputes, and family loyalty, but also created

an entire universe that feels as untamed and sprawling as the Montana wilderness itself. One about the Dutton family, and centuries worth of ambition and heartbreak of those who dared to stake their claim in the American West.

 

 

Of course, at the heart of it all is Yellowstone itself, a five-season triumph that blends soap opera intensity with cinematic grit. Sheridan then expanded the mythology with spin-offs that each tell their own story. 1883 takes us back to the brutal beginnings of the Dutton dynasty and shows just how much blood and sacrifice went into building a legacy. And 1923 pushes forward into the next generation, capturing the turbulence of Prohibition, the Great Depression, and the shifting tides of power.

Together, these spin-offs elevate Yellowstone, making each season feel like a new chapter in a grand American novel, with its own tone, triumphs, and tragedies. And when you line them up alongside the flagship series, you get eight seasons of incredible storytelling, all tied together by Sheridan’s signature mix of grit and grandeur. From past to present, here is every Yellowstone franchise season, ranked.

The fifth and final season of Yellowstone is split into two parts, beginning in November 2022 and concluding in December 2024. John Dutton steps into the role of Montana’s governor, a move that shifts the game from his ranch land to political office. His decision to wield power from the statehouse sets off a chain of conflicts with developers, rivals, and even his own family. Beth continues her ruthless maneuvers to protect the ranch, while Jamie’s ambitions and betrayals grow intense. Rip and the bunkhouse crew face growing threats, and the looming question of succession hangs heavy over every episode.

Even though Kevin Costner’s commanding presence anchors most of the season, his departure from the show’s second half leaves some impact. Kelly Reilly’s Beth often steals the spotlight with her sharp dialogue and relentless strategy. Wes Bentley’s Jamie and his conflicted loyalties created a counterbalance with Cole Hauser’s Rip’s steady presence. As the final chapter, the season ties together years of storytelling and leaves audiences with a sense of closure, but Costner’s absence was felt in the final installments, that seemed to lack an overarching strategy.