The Yellowstone universe continues to expand as the hit prequel series Marshals officially enters production on its second season. Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, alongside the rest of the cast. The first season premiered in March 2026 and quickly became CBS's biggest new scripted series, averaging over 20 million viewers per episode. It concluded in May after 13 episodes, leaving several cliffhangers unresolved.
What Happened in Season 1?
Season one ended with Kayce's son Tate (Brecken Merrill) on a fishing trip with rival rancher Tom Weaver (Chris Mulkey), raising questions about his safety. Meanwhile, Cal (Logan Marshall-Green) and Belle (Arielle Kebbel) face an ambush, and Cruz (Ash Santos) may have left Montana for good. These storylines are set to continue in the new season.
Production Update
CBS confirmed on June 8, 2026, that production has officially begun on season two. The network's Instagram account shared behind-the-scenes photos of cast members Grimes, Santos, and Tatanka Means. The caption read: "Marshals is back to work on Season 2— production has officially begun on all-new episodes." The first episode of the new season is titled All Hat No Cattle.
Release Window
Marshals has been renewed for the 2026-2027 season, with new episodes expected to premiere in the fall. According to Deadline, the series will continue in the fall, and most CBS shows debut in October. The show will retain its Sunday night slot at 8 PM Eastern Time. In the UK, episodes will be available on Paramount+ the following Monday morning.
Number of Episodes
Season one had 13 episodes, but season two will be longer. At SXSW, Luke Grimes revealed that the episode count is still being finalized but will be between 18 and 20 episodes. This is a significant increase, as CBS has granted a full-season order for the follow-up.
What to Expect
With production underway, fans can look forward to more intense drama and answers to the season one cliffhangers. Stay tuned for further updates as the series progresses. Marshals is available to stream on Paramount+.
