Overview
- Dutton Ranch, the Yellowstone spin-off centered on Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler, debuted Friday, May 15 with two episodes on Paramount+ at 3 a.m. ET and also airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount Network.
- Season 1 spans nine episodes, with new installments released weekly through the July 3 finale.
- The story moves the couple to South Texas, where they build a new ranch and face a ruthless rival led by Beulah Jackson, with Annette Bening and Ed Harris joining the returning leads Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, and Finn Little.
- Early reaction is largely positive, with an 86% Rotten Tomatoes critics score as of May 15 and reviews praising the cast and polished neo‑Western style while noting familiar franchise beats.
- Created by Chad Feehan with Taylor Sheridan as executive producer and Christina Alexandra Voros directing and producing, the series frames this chapter as a fresh start for Beth and Rip away from Yellowstone’s legacy conflicts.