‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Part 2 Breaks Viewership Records Amid Streaming Confusion

The latest episodes of the hit series draw 16.4 million viewers, but streaming access remains complex due to existing network deals.

The second part of 'Yellowstone' Season 5 premiered on Paramount Network and CBS, attracting 16.4 million viewers, the largest audience for the series to date.
Despite its popularity, the show is not available on Paramount+, with streaming rights for earlier seasons held by Peacock until 2025.
Viewers can watch new episodes only on the Paramount Network, requiring a cable subscription, as streaming options for the latest season have not yet been finalized.
The series has historically been difficult to stream due to deals made before Paramount launched its own streaming service, Paramount Plus.
Paramount plans to reclaim streaming rights once the current Peacock deal expires, potentially simplifying future access to 'Yellowstone' content.