Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western Yellowstone helped bring the Western genre into the 21st century, and as a result recaptured the attention and imagination of a modern audience hungry for the drama, intrigue, and serenity of the West. Anchored by Western staple Kevin Costner and a talented supporting cast, Yellowstone evolved into one of Paramount’s most successful shows ever, and spawned an expanded universe of spin-offs and prequels. The prequels looking back at the extended history of the Dutton family and their rise to prominence in Montana furthered the reputation of both the franchise and Taylor Sheridan for quality story-telling.

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