Spoiler Alert for Yellowstone season 5, episode 14, “Life Is A Promise”
There are plenty ofYellowstonestories to look forward to, even if the flagship series wrapped up season 5. Taylor Sheridan’s Dutton family exists not just in the screenwriter’sYellowstoneseries but also in its offshoots, which include1883and1923so far. The prequels saturate theDutton family tree inYellowstone,comprising seven generations of pioneers and ranchers. The screenwriter plans to add even more stories to his modern Western universe, including four spinoffs for viewers to enjoy that will expand the lore and drama ofYellowstone.
The most fascinating part about the roster ofTaylor Sheridan’s upcoming TV showsis that many will occur in the present, adjacent to the timeline in the flagship. Sheridan’s offshoots of the Dutton family have been anchored in the past so far, acting as period pieces that enhance the Dutton story. Still, three of the four upcomingYellowstoneseries are slated to occur in the present, and each modern-day saga varies from the flagship enough to warrant exploration. Sheridan also has one more prequel lined up, and it could be the bestYellowstoneinstallment yet.
46666
A Texas-Themed Yellowstone Spinoff
While the Texas spinoff has an exciting premise, Sheridan’sYellowstone6666spinoffis complicated to get excited about because there haven’t been any solid updates.The series would star Jefferson White alongside Taylor Sheridan’s Travis WheatleyafterYellowstoneseason 4 sets up the characters to work together, turning Jimmy into a proper cowboy. The Four Sixes Ranch (6666) in West Texas is the series' namesake, and Sheridan owns the ranch where the spinoff will presumably shoot most of its scenes.
Yellowstoneseason 5, part 2, concluded with episode 14, “Life Is A Promise,” on August 20, 2025.
Following theYellowstonefinale in December, a cautiousupdate fromYellowstoneexecutive producer Christina Voroscame about the show when speaking withTV Insider.Voros essentially couldn’t say for sure whetherYellowstonespinoffs6666and1944were still in production, noting that Sheridan closed some doors in the finale while leaving others open:
“I honestly don’t know how Taylor chooses to tell which stories he chooses to tell when,” Voros says of6666and1944. “I think he has closed a lot of doors onYellowstonethis season. There are obviously characters that we will not see again because they have been dispatched. But I think he has left some doors open, and there’s some doors that I can’t tell if they’re locked or not yet. But we will know when we cross through them.”
Regarding leaving doors open, Sheridan didn’t close any on a Texas spinoff inYellowstoneseason 5, part 2. To the contrary, presumed6666cast members, Jimmy Hurdstrom and Travis Wheatley, appear throughout the back half of season 5. There are also numerous references to the Four Sixes ranch, where the cowboys spend time in the Lone Star State. One of the most significant is theFour Sixes vodka inYellowstoneseason 5, episode 10, which was a direct nod to Sheridan’s brand.
3Beth & Rip
A Continuation Of Yellowstone Season 5
While the report confirming a newYellowstoneoffshoot starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauserwas exciting, it’s hard to imagine how Beth and Rip’s story will distinguish itself from the flagship. The report announcedBeth and Rip’s offshoot would share a lot of DNA with theYellowstoneflagship, including other familiar faces alongside Reilly and Hauser’s characters and theYellowstonemoniker in the title. The details tie the story to the flagship more than any other spinoff.
Beth and Rip move to a secluded ranch 40 miles west of Dillon, Montana, in theYellowstoneseason 5 finale.
Unlike Sheridan’s other upcoming prequels that depart fromYellowstone,the Dutton Ranch lovebirds' story will take place in Montana and focus on many of the same characters from the flagship, confusing it with its predecessor. The proximity toYellowstoneseason 6 could lead tolegal hurdles for Beth and Rip’sYellowstonespinoff, preventing the series from getting off the ground. Still, it will be fun to watch Beth and Rip start their lives independent of the Yellowstone when the series takes off.
2The Madison
The Clyburn Family’s Montana Beginning
The Madisonwill be a uniqueYellowstoneoffshoot since the series makes an unprecedented story choice by focusing on a dynasty outside the Dutton family tree.The MadisonYellowstonespinoffwill concentrate on the Clyburn family, led by Michelle Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn. The series will focus on the family as they relocate to Montana following the death of their patriarch. Still, despite being part of a different family,The Madisoncharacters will exist in Beth and Kayce’s Montana.
Yellowstone’s Next Spinoff Would Be Even More Exciting If Kevin Costner’s John Dutton Was Still Around
The Madison is a Yellowstone spinoff currently in the works, and while it is an exciting prospect, John Dutton’s death makes it much less enticing.
Yellowstone’s spinoffs are exciting and build on the series' existing lore while standing independently. Therefore,The Madisonis even more exciting than Beth and Rip’sYellowstonespinoffsince their story will share so much DNA with the fleshed-out flagship. While its complete picture remains unclear heading into 2025,Pfeiffer’s show has more emerging characters and updatesthan other offshoots, indicating momentum behindThe Madison,making it more straightforward to anticipate.
11944
Sheridan’s Announced 1923 Sequel
1944is another exciting prospect forYellowstone.The spinoff would presumably focus on the Dutton family during the titular year. It was announced in tandem withThe Madison,then called2024.It was refreshing to know there weretwo moreYellowstonespinoffs in development, but1944has not progressed withThe Madisonand could be on Sheridan’s backburner for now. Little progress has been announced on the mid-century saga, which would pick up the Dutton family’s journey after1923season 2.
Another Yellowstone period piece is arguably the most worthy of excitement.
Christina Voros' update toTV Lineindicated thattheYellowstoneEP didn’t know if1944was still in production, citing that theYellowstoneseason 5 finaleclosed the door on some series. It seems unlikely, however, that the finale would impact the chances of the prequel, which isn’t affected by the conclusion of a modern-day tale. Hopefully, Sheridan makes1944after1923’s conclusion since we’ll wait to see how the story continues after season 2. AnotherYellowstoneperiod piece is arguably the most worthy of excitement.
Yellowstone
Yellowstoneis a neo-Western drama series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, centered on the Dutton family and their fight to protect the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch from various adversaries, including land developers and nearby reservations. Premiering in 2018 on Paramount Network, the show has been praised for its depiction of power struggles, family loyalty, and rural conflicts. It has expanded into a franchise with spin-offs such as1883and1923, and an upcoming sequel series is in development.
