Summary
Yellowstonecame to its dramatic conclusion in December 2024,with five great seasons for fans to sink their teeth into. The series follows the Dutton family, owning the largest ranch in Montana, whilst dealing with feuds within the family and threats from outside forces looking to gain control. The show features a stand-out performance from Oscar-and Emmy-Award-winning actor Kevin Costner as the Dutton family’s patriarch, whilst the ensemble cast delivers excellent performances in a plot that features corrupt politicians, unsolved murders, and a never-ending struggle to maintain control in a Neo-Western landscape.
The final season ofYellowstonewas marred by creative differences, with the show’s lead, Costner, leaving the show and being written out in its final season. This left a bad taste in the mouths of some fans who felt the show suffered due to the departure of its star. Despite this,Yellowstonewill be fondly remembered by fans who loved its setting, plot, and familial drama that the series did so well. But for those who loveYellowstone,what are some other series to watch if you miss it?
From the creator ofYellowstonecomes1883,an exploration of the origins of the Duttonsprior to their famous ranch present throughoutYellowstone. The series stars Tim McGraw as James Dillard Dutton, as he seeks to establish himself in a post-civil war America, looking to escape a poverty-ridden Tennessee in search of a better life in Montana.
The series deepens the lore of theYellowstoneuniverse, directly tying into the flashbacks present in season four ofYellowstone. For fans looking to be thrown back into the world ofYellowstone, 1883is a great place to get that western fix they’ve been missing.
1923further expands on the backstory of the Dutton family,showcasing a tumultuous time in American historywith the family being impacted by the end of the prohibition and the Great Depression. The series stars international mega-stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in the lead roles of Jacob and Cara Dutton.
With two excellent seasons of TV, expanding on the origin story of the Duttons, with them looking to defend their land from the Whitfields, with the tagline for season two being “Defend or Die”. The stakes are high in1923,so for fans who missYellowstone,this origin story of the Duttons is definitely one to check out.
Successionis astellar blend of drama, comedy, and satirewith the four children of the Roy family jostling for control of the global media conglomerate Waystar RoyCo when the family patriarch’s health begins to decline. The series has an impressive ensemble cast and great writing with the internal squabbles providing plenty of entertainment.
For fans who missYellowstone, despite having a massively different setting,Successionshows some similaritieswith the neo-western, with its grizzled patriarchs often butting heads with their children.
From the mind ofYellowstonewriter Taylor Sheridan comesTulsa King,a crime epic starring legendary actor Sylvester Stallone. The series sees New York mafia capo Dwight Manfredi released from prison and exiled to Tulsa, Oklahoma; forced to form his own team and racket in Tulsa whilst the New York mafia loom over his shoulder.
The show has twists and turns along the way that force Dwight to adapt on the fly, looking to grow his own team and protect his own from both law enforcement and the New York mafia. For fans ofYellowstonelooking for another drama to dig their teeth into,Tulsa Kingis definitely worth their time.
Another show from Taylor Sheridan,Mayor of Kingstown,sees Jeremy Renner star as Mike McLusky, taking over the prominent McLusky family in Kingstown, Michigan. The series sees Renner as the unofficial mayor of Kingstown, working as an underworld fixer in a town where the only profitable business is incarceration.
The series contains some of the familiar drama present inYellowstonewith everyone vying for the power of the lead character, with a dark and gritty tone to this thriller. For fans who missYellowstone, this modern tale that touches on themes of inequality is a perfect show to invest in.
A western show considered to be ahead of its time,Deadwoodhad an incredible three-season run from 2004 to 2007. The series centers on the town of Deadwood, South Dakota where, during the fold-mining era, the town is beset by criminals, bandits, and lawmen aiming to keep the peace.
The crime and corruption in the town pulse through the series, with excellent performances from the likes of Timothy Olyphant and Ian McShane bringing gravitas to the show. If you missYellowstone’swestern style,Deadwoodis a superb show to get your fix.
Taylor Sheridan’s latest series,Landman,takes the writing that fans love fromYellowstoneand enters the heart of West Texas for a story of billionaires and locals vying for control of lucrative land.The series focuses on Billy Bob Thornton’sTommy Norris, as he aims to bring his company to the very top during the oil boom.
Thornton delivers an exceptional performance in a very gritty and realistic portrait of the impact the oil boom had on the communities of West Texas, combined with stellar writing from Sheridan. For this reason, if you missYellowstone,Landmanis a great series to watch.
