Taylor Sheridan’s TV Empire: A Complete Guide to All His Shows (Past, Present & Future)

ELI5 Note: Think of Taylor Sheridan like a master builder who started with one really popular LEGO set (Yellowstone) and kept building bigger, connected worlds around it. Some sets are direct sequels, some are prequels (stories that happened before), and some are spin-offs (new stories with familiar characters).

Who Is Taylor Sheridan?

Taylor Sheridan is one of the most prolific (that means "super productive") TV creators in Hollywood right now. He built a massive television empire starting with his hit Western drama Yellowstone in 2018.

Despite being called "perhaps the most misunderstood creative in Hollywood," he now has seven shows currently airing and at least two more on the way. That’s a lot of TV!

Currently Airing Shows

Here are all the shows you can watch right now that Sheridan created or that are based on his characters.

1. Mayor of Kingstown (2021–Present)

• What it’s about: The McLusky family acts as unofficial "power brokers" in Kingstown, Michigan — a town where putting people in prison is the only big business.
• Star: Jeremy Renner (yes, Hawkeye from the Avengers!) plays Mike McLusky.
• Fun fact: Renner came back to film Season 3 in 2024 after surviving a near-fatal snowplow accident.
• Status: Expected to return for its fifth and final season this fall.

2. Tulsa King (2022–Present)

• What it’s about: A mafia boss named Dwight (Sylvester Stallone) gets out of prison and is exiled to Tulsa, Oklahoma to build a new criminal operation.
• Why it’s special: This is Stallone’s first-ever starring role in a scripted TV series (he’s usually in movies like Rocky and Rambo).
• Status: Renewed for Season 4 — filming wrapped in March 2026.

3. Lioness (2023–Present)

• What it’s about: A high-stakes CIA thriller following two women operatives (Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman) balancing family life with leading the war on terror.
• Status: Currently in Season 3 — new episodes drop Sundays on Paramount+.

4. Landman (2024–Present)

• What it’s about: A deep dive into the shady world of billionaire oil tycoons in Texas.
• Star-studded cast: Billy Bob Thornton (as crisis executive Tommy Norris), Demi Moore, Ali Larter, Sam Elliott, Michelle Randolph, and Jon Hamm.
• Status: Season 3 release date TBA (to be announced).

5. Dutton Ranch (2026–Present)

• What it’s about: A direct Yellowstone sequel following power couple Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) after a fire destroys their Montana ranch. They relocate to South Texas.
• Important note: Sheridan didn’t officially create this one, but it’s based on his original characters.
• Big win: Broke Paramount+ streaming records — biggest original series launch ever!

6. Marshals (2026–Present)

• What it’s about: Luke Grimes reprises his Yellowstone role as Kayce Dutton (the youngest son). He joins an elite U.S. Marshals unit in Montana, using his cowboy + Navy SEAL skills to bring "range justice."
• Theme: Balancing family, duty, and the psychological cost of being the "last line of defense."

7. The Madison (2026–Present)

• What it’s about: Originally planned as a Yellowstone spin-off, now a standalone series. Michelle Pfeiffer plays Stacy Clyburn, a grieving New Yorker who moves her family to Montana’s Madison River valley after a sudden death.
• Status: Already renewed for Season 3 before Season 2 even airs!

Shows On The Way (Coming Soon)

1. 1944 (In Development)

• What we know: A planned follow-up to the prequel 1923. Will follow the Dutton family during World War II.
• Announced: November 2023.
• Status: Still in early development.

2. Frisco King (Coming Early 2027)

• What it’s about: A Tulsa King spin-off starring Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr., an ex-con who befriended Dwight in prison. Sent to kill Dwight, he decides to build his own criminal empire in Frisco, Texas instead.
• Status: Filming wrapped July 2026. Expected premiere: early 2027.

Ended Shows (Completed Runs)

1. Yellowstone (2018–2025) — The Flagship That Started It All

• Star: Kevin Costner as John Dutton, patriarch of a sixth-generation Montana ranching family.
• Ran on: Paramount Network (not Paramount+).
• What happened: Costner led Seasons 1–4, then quit midway through Season 5. Sheridan ended the show early as a result.
• Behind the scenes: Sheridan later explained on The Bill Simmons Podcast that Costner was only contracted for 3 seasons. The network kept him longer because the show became "such a behemoth." Costner wanted to leave for his Western movie trilogy Horizon.

2. The Last Cowboy (2019–2023)

• What it was: Sheridan’s only reality TV show — a documentary series about the elite sport of horse reining (guiding horses through precise patterns of circles, spins, and stops).
• Prize: $1 million for the winner.

3. 1883 (2021–2022) — The First Prequel

• Stars: Real-life married couple Tim McGraw & Faith Hill as James & Margaret Dutton.
• Story: Their journey from poverty in Texas → settling Montana → building the original Dutton Ranch.
• Format: Limited miniseries (one season only).
• Also stars: Sam Elliott as Shea Brennan, a grieving cowboy leading the wagon train.

4. 1923 (2022–2025) — The Second Prequel

• Stars: Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones!) as Jacob Dutton (James’ older brother) and Helen Mirren as his wife Cara.
• Time period: Covers Western expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression.
• Status: Concluded in 2025 after two seasons.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

• Taylor Sheridan = The "King of Paramount" with 7+ current shows.
• Yellowstone universe = Prequels (1883, 1923, 1944) + Sequels (Dutton Ranch, Marshals, The Madison).
• Non-Yellowstone shows = Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King (and its spin-off Frisco King), Lioness, Landman.
• Kevin Costner left Yellowstone due to contract limits + desire to make Horizon movies — not a feud with Sheridan.
• Most shows stream on Paramount+ (except original Yellowstone on Paramount Network).

Quick Summary: The Sheridan-Verse at a Glance

FAQ: Your Burning Questions Answered

1. Do I need to watch Yellowstone before the other shows?

Not necessarily! Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, Lioness, and Landman are totally separate stories. But for Dutton Ranch, Marshals, The Madison, 1883, and 1923 — yes, knowing Yellowstone helps (especially the Dutton family tree).

2. What’s the difference between a prequel, sequel, and spin-off?

• Prequel: Story set before the original (1883, 1923 happen before Yellowstone).
• Sequel: Story set after the original (Dutton Ranch continues after Yellowstone ends).
• Spin-off: New story with a familiar character in a new setting (Marshals follows Kayce Dutton as a U.S. Marshal).

3. Where can I watch all these shows?

Almost all stream on Paramount+ (the streaming service). The exception: original Yellowstone aired on Paramount Network (cable TV), though it may move to streaming later.

4. Is Taylor Sheridan in any of his own shows?

Yes! He often acts in small roles — he played Travis Wheatley in Yellowstone (a horse trainer) and has cameoed in other series. But he’s mainly the writer, director, and executive producer.

5. Why are there so many Yellowstone spin-offs?

Because Yellowstone became a massive cultural phenomenon. Paramount wants to keep that audience engaged, and Sheridan has endless ideas for the Dutton family saga across different time periods.

Final Thought: Whether you love Westerns, crime thrillers, spy dramas, or oil tycoon sagas — Taylor Sheridan has built a TV universe with something for everyone. And he’s not slowing down anytime soon!