A Guide to EveryYellowstonePrequel and Spinoff Series, from1923toThe Madison

Mar. 15, 2025

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Stay saddled up,Yellowstonefans!

In May 2023, Paramount announced that the beloved neo-Western series starringKevin Costneriscoming to an end after its fifth season— however, its corresponding streamer shared exciting details regarding the Dutton family’s future.

The remaining episodes of the first half ofYellowstoneseason 5became available to stream on Peacock on May 25, while the second half premiered in November 2024. TheYellowstoneseries finaleaired on Dec. 15.

While the original series has now come to a close,Yellowstonewill live on thanks to the various spinoffs of theTaylor Sheridan-created franchise. Among the spinoffs already released include1883and1923, while two new series have been ordered: a prequel called1944and aMichelle Pfeiffer-led series calledThe Madison.

The latter is slated to debut on Paramount ƒNetwork and Paramount+ (unlike the originalYellowstoneseries, which is available to stream exclusively on Peacock).

Read on to learn about everyYellowstoneprequel and sequel to come as well as all the series that have already been released.

1883

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Telling the origin story of the Dutton familyfeatured onYellowstone,1883follows their 19th-century ancestorsJames and Margaret Duttonas they embark on their wild journey west from Texas to Montana through the Great Plains. Lawless lands, bloody gunfights, danger, and dust (lots of it) are promised in each of its 10 episodes.

Keep a close eye out in the second episode becauseTom Hanksmakesa cameo, playing a general named George Meade in a flashback sequence.

1883, available to stream exclusively onParamount+, was not renewed for a second season.

“We wanted to make a ten-hour movie that ended, and that’s what we did,” Sheridan toldDeadlinein February 2022.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves

David Oyelowo in “Lawmen: Bass Reeves”.Lauren Smith/Paramount+

Lauren Smith/Paramount+

Lawmen: Bass Reevesis an anthology series that follows iconic lawmen who have impacted history, according toVariety.

The first season followed Bass Reeves. “Known as the greatest frontier hero in American history, he worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing over 3,000 of the most dangerous criminals without ever being wounded,” the show’s logline stated.

The show stars Emmy nomineeDavid Oyelowoin the title role of Bass Reeves. The actor previously voiced his excitement to be a part of the series and work alongside Sheridan in an interview withDeadline, saying, “The reality is that he is one of the best storytellers on the planet.”

He added, “My whole thing is that we’ve got to tell a story worthy of that history, but worthy of a global audience and he’s one of those rare guys, and I’ve worked with a few of them, and he’s one of those rare ones who can really do that. It’s a big deal.”

“Riding horses, shooting guns. You know, making mayhem at 4 in the morning,” Quaid joked whilespeaking with Fox News Digitalabout joining theYellowstoneuniverse.

Lawmen: Bass Reevespremiered in 2023 and is available to stream on Paramount+.

1923

Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in1923.James Minchin III/Paramount+

Helen MirrenandHarrison Fordstar in1923(originally titled1932), which premiered on Dec. 8, 2022, on Paramount Network and its streamer in a special simulcast event. They play husband and wife, matriarch Cara Dutton and patriarch Jacob Dutton, respectively.

The series chronologically follows the events that unfolded in1883(hence its title) — which saw the Duttons make their dangerous trek to Montana. It follows the couple, along with their children, as they run the family farm in the aforementioned state while navigating the challenges of the early 20th century, which include pandemics, a historic drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression.

Ford told reporters in December 2022 that the formation of the projectis what ultimately got him hookedon the role. “The writing and the ambition of the piece that’s evident from the scope and scale of it, [drew me to the role,]” he explained. “And the precision of his language and dialogue, and the character.”

The series, which also stars Marley Shelton, Jennifer Ehle, Sebastian Roché and Darren Mann, wasconfirmed for a second season, which will include eight episodes, Deadline reported.1923is available to stream exclusively on Paramount+.

6666

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Pronounced “Four Sixes,“6666details the raw and authentic perspective of a real cattle ranch — this time in West Texas, rather than Montana like depicted inYellowstone.

“The Sixes is one of the oldest ranches in Texas, one of the oldest ranches in the country… One of the oldest functioning cattle ranches, horse training, breeding facilities in the country,“Yellowstonestar Jefferson White toldEntertainment Tonight. “I’m really excited for people to see the real, gritty, not glamorous world of real-life cattle ranching, now in modern times.”

A6666premiere date remains up in the air, in addition to whether or not the series will be exclusive to Paramount’s streaming service. The cast has also yet to be revealed.

1944

Another prequel,1944, was announced in November 2023 and is said to follow in the footsteps of1883and1923. However, McCarthy said details on the series “are scarce at the moment,” including the title which is “working.”

He wassure to confirm, though, that1944"will take audiences on a thrilling, new and unexpected journey with the complex and compelling storytelling that has become a hallmark of the franchise.”

The Madison

Michelle Pfeiffer.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

The Madison,which was originally titled2024, was confirmed in August 2024.

Michelle Pfeifferwill executive produce and star inThe Madison, which will be a “heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York City family in the Madison River valley of central Montana.”

“She is the perfect anchor to the newest chapter of theYellowstoneuniverse,TheMadison, from the brilliant mind of Taylor Sheridan,” he added.

Paramount later confirmedPatrick J. Adams, Elle Chapman, Beau Garrett and Amiah Miller will be joining the cast ofTheMadison.

source: people.com