Paramount has announced that its neo-Western seriesYellowstoneis coming back for a fifth season. The news is not exactly a surprise, as the saga of the Dutton family remains the most-watched original show on Paramount+, withSeason 4’s finale also breaking audience recordson cable television with over 15 million total viewers.
Yellowstonefollows the struggles of the Dutton family, led by the patriarch John Dutton (Kevin Costner). The Duttons control the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States, a fact that sets a target on their back from everyone who wants to drive them away from the land and take control of their prosperous business. So far, the show has dealt with unsolved murders, conflicts with an expanding town, and uneasy alliances with other players of the agricultural game.
Yellowstone’s success led Paramount to develop a prequel series,1883, starringSam Elliot,Faith Hill, andTim McGraw. The series follows James (McGraw) and Margaret Dutton (Hill) as they go from Texas to Montana in search of the American dream, guided by tough-as-nails cowboy Shea Brennan (Elliot). Although1883is still airing new episodes every Sunday on Paramount+ and the Paramount Network, the prequel has already proved to be a total hit, bringing in around 4.9 million viewers during its premiere episode.
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Commenting on the series success,Chris McCarthy, President and CEO of ViacomCBS Media Networks, said:
“Yellowstone’s record-breaking performance proves we’ve tapped a cultural nerve and unleashed a passionate audience from the center of the country to each of the coasts. Kevin Costner leads our incredible cast who make the Duttons America’s favorite family and, this new season is sure to be another one fans won’t want to miss.”
Executive producerDavid C. Glasserfrom 101 Studios also added:
“We are honored to be able to bring audiences another season ofYellowstone. The continued growth in viewership and the recent recognition from the guilds bolsters our commitment to continue to bring groundbreaking entertainment to audiences.”
Yellowstone’s cast also includesLuke Grimes,Kelly Reilly,Wes Bentley,Cole Hauser,Kelsey Asbille,Brecken Merrill,Jefferson White,Forrie Smith,Denim Richards,Ian Bohen,Finn Little,Ryan Bingham,Gil Birmingham, andWill Patton. The series was co-created by Oscar-nominated screenwriterTaylor Sheridan(Wind River,Hell or High Water,Sicario) andJohn Linson. Executive producers include Linson, Sheridan, Costner, C. Glasser,Art Linson,Bob Yari, andStephen Kay.
All four seasons ofYellowstoneare available right now on Paramount+. There’s still no release window for Season 5.
