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Yellowstone

Yellowstone is an American neo-Western drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Yellowstone is an American neo-Western drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson. It follows the Dutton family, owners of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch in Montana, and ran for five seasons from 2018 to 2024. The series became the core title of a wider Yellowstone franchise that includes prequels and spin-offs.

Premise

Yellowstone follows the Dutton family as they try to protect their ranch and interests amid land, political, and personal conflicts. The story is set in and around Montana, including the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch and nearby tribal and public lands.

Production and broadcast

The series was created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson for Paramount Network. It aired from 2018 to 2024 and completed five seasons.

Cast

The principal cast includes Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Jefferson White, Danny Huston, Dave Annable, Brecken Merrill, and others.

Franchise

Yellowstone launched a broader media franchise that includes prequel series and other related television projects. These titles expanded the setting and family history established by the original series.

Key facts

  • The series stars Kevin Costner as John Dutton, the patriarch of the Dutton family.
  • It centers on conflicts over the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch and surrounding land.
  • Yellowstone premiered in 2018 on Paramount Network and ended in 2024 after five seasons.
  • The franchise expanded into multiple related series, including prequels and a sequel/spin-off universe.
  • In Canada, new episodes were available on Prime Video after U.S. broadcast, and later seasons moved to Paramount+ in territories where available.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers have had access to the series through streaming and broadcast distribution in Canada, including Prime Video for new episodes and later Paramount+ availability in markets where offered.

Frequently asked questions

Who created Yellowstone?
Yellowstone was created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson.
What is Yellowstone about?
It is a drama about the Dutton family and their efforts to hold onto the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch in Montana.
How many seasons does Yellowstone have?
The series has five seasons.
When did Yellowstone air?
It originally aired from June 20, 2018, to December 15, 2024.
What network aired Yellowstone?
It originally aired on Paramount Network.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowstone_(U.S._TV_series)
    Supports: Created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson; original run dates; five seasons; 53 episodes; Canadian streaming distribution notes.
  2. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowstone_(s%C3%A9rie_t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vis%C3%A9e)
    Supports: French-language broadcast and streaming distribution, including availability in France and Canada.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowstone_(franchise)
    Supports: Franchise expansion into prequels and spin-offs.
  4. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/fr/title/80238738
    Supports: Cast listing for Yellowstone.
  5. AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/article/fichearticle_gen_carticle=18711081.html
    Supports: Main cast members and French broadcast context.