Taylor Sheridan was taking a big risk when Yellowstone ended, and the Dutton family — at least, what was left of it — was split up and sent off to pastures new. Luke Grimes‘ Kayce Dutton is now working on CBS as a U.S. Marshal, but the biggest gamble was Sheridan sending Rip and Beth off to Texas with their adopted son, Carter, and hoping that the two fan-favorites would be able to carry a series without familiar supporting characters around them. Paramount+ gave Dutton Ranch the full Yellowstone treatment, and just as we approach the end of this chapter, the studio has made its choice.
Paramount has confirmed that Dutton Ranch will return for Season 2 following its record-breaking premiere. The series launched on May 15 as the biggest original series debut in Paramount+ history, drawing 12.9 million global viewers in its first seven days, while also delivering 2.9 million total viewers across its two-episode debut on Paramount Network, making it the biggest cable series premiere since 2023. Its premiere telecast alone reached 1.85 million viewers and ranked as the top cable entertainment telecast among adults 18-49 and total viewers.
“Beth and Rip are among the most iconic duos in television history, and we are thrilled to bring a whole new world to life with Dutton Ranch for our subscribers around the world,” Jane Wiseman, Head of Originals for Paramount+, said in a statement. “We’re also incredibly grateful to our partners, including the teams at Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, for bringing this new series to life with such grit, heart and authenticity.”
Matt Thunell, President of Paramount Television Studios, added, “Dutton Ranch has resonated with audiences in a powerful way, building on the legacy of beloved characters, while establishing its own identity. Thank you to our partners at Paramount+ and 101 Studios for a phenomenal first season. We look forward to bringing fans more stories from these unforgettable characters in Season 2.”
Who Stars in ‘Dutton Ranch’?
The cast includes Kelly Reilly (Yellowstone) as Beth Dutton, Cole Hauser (Good Will Hunting) as Rip Wheeler, Finn Little (Those Who Wish Me Dead) as Carter, Juan Pablo Raba (Narcos) as Joaquin, Jai Courtney (Dangerous Animals) as Rob-Will, J.R. Villarreal (Akeelah and the Bee) as Azul, Marc Menchaca (Ozark) as Zachariah, Natalie Alyn Lind (Big Sky) as Oreana, Ed Harris (Westworld) as Everett McKinney, and Annette Bening (American Beauty) as Beulah Jackson.
Season 1 is produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, with Chad Feehan serving as executive producer and showrunner. The series is based on characters created by executive producers Sheridan and John Linson.
The Dutton Ranch Season 1 finale premieres July 3 on Paramount+.
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