Yellowstone fans have been captivated by the first glimpse of Dutton Ranch, the highly anticipated spin-off series focusing on two beloved characters. The show delves into the turbulent lives of Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) as they seek a fresh start away from their past.
Plot Synopsis
According to the official synopsis: "As Beth and Rip fight to build a future together - far from the ghosts of Yellowstone - they collide with brutal new realities and a ruthless rival ranch that will stop at nothing to protect its empire. In South Texas, blood runs deeper, forgiveness is fleeting, and the cost of survival might just be your soul."
Release Date
The series will debut globally on Friday, May 15, with the first two episodes airing as part of a bumper premiere. Following this, new episodes will be released weekly on Fridays.
How to Watch
Dutton Ranch will be available to stream on Paramount+, just like the original Yellowstone series. It will also air on the Paramount Network at 8pm ET/PT for US viewers. Paramount+ subscriptions start from £4.99 per month, and the service can be accessed via Amazon Prime. A seven-day free trial is available for new subscribers.
Cast
The star-studded cast includes returning characters:
- Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton
- Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler
- Finn Little as Carter, now Beth and Rip's son
New additions to the cast are:
- Jai Courtney (known for The Divergent Series and Suicide Squad) as Rob-Will
- J. R. Villarreal (Landman) as Azul
- Juan Pablo Raba (Narcos) as Joaquin
- Marc Menchaca (Ozark) as Zachariah
- Natalie Alyn Lind (The Goldbergs) as Oreana
- Ed Harris (WestWorld) as Everett McKinney
- Annette Bening (The Grifters) as Beulah Jackson
- Morgan Wade (country singer) as Carol, a bartender
Episode Count and Schedule
The series consists of nine episodes, each between 45 and 60 minutes long. The release schedule is as follows:
- Episode 1 - May 15
- Episode 2 - May 15
- Episode 3 - May 22
- Episode 4 - May 29
- Episode 5 - June 5
- Episode 6 - June 12
- Episode 7 - June 19
- Episode 8 - June 26
- Episode 9 - July 3
Trailer
A full trailer was released on March 5, showing Beth and Rip starting a new life in Texas. They face challenges including dead bodies and fierce competition. Beulah Jackson appears to be Beth's main threat, aware of the couple's secrets and ready to use them. Carter experiences his first romance with Oreana. Beth declares "peace will have to wait" as the trailer teases gun battles, fires, and disasters.
Dutton Ranch premieres with a two-part episode on Paramount+ on May 15, with episodes also airing on the Paramount Network.
