Yellowstone was a pivotal television show during its historic run, to say the least. Especially in the streaming age, the neo-Western managed to break through in a way few cable shows have, consistently competing with, and sometimes outperforming, major broadcast and cable series. Its fifth season was a ratings juggernaut, with the premiere ultimately reaching nearly 16 million viewers, making it the most-watched show across all of television in 2022.

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