Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe has grown from one modern-day Montana ranch drama into a sprawling multi-generational saga stretching back to the 1880s. Here is every series in the franchise, what each one covers, and the order to watch them in.
Yellowstone watch order
Release order (recommended): Yellowstone (2018) → 1883 (2021) → 1923 (2022) → The Madison (2026) → Marshals (2026) → Dutton Ranch (2026). This is how the story was written to be discovered, and the prequels land harder once you know the Duttons.
Story order (chronological): 1883 → 1923 → Yellowstone → The Madison, Marshals and Dutton Ranch. Choose this if you would rather follow the family forward through time, from the wagon trail west to the modern ranch. The announced 1944 prequel will slot between 1923 and Yellowstone.
Every series in the franchise
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Yellowstone series are there?
Six have aired so far: Yellowstone (2018-2024), the prequels 1883 (2021-2022) and 1923 (2022-2025), and three 2026 additions, The Madison, Marshals and Dutton Ranch. A further prequel, 1944, and a Texas-set spinoff, 6666, have been announced but have not aired yet.
What is the correct Yellowstone watch order?
Most fans recommend release order: Yellowstone first, then 1883, then 1923, then the 2026 series The Madison, Marshals and Dutton Ranch. Yellowstone was written as the entry point, and the prequels are built to pay off things you already know from it. If you would rather follow the family in story order, watch 1883, then 1923, then Yellowstone, then the 2026 shows.
What is The Madison about?
The Madison premiered on Paramount+ on 14 March 2026 and widens the universe beyond the Duttons. It follows the Clyburns, a New York City family who relocate to Montana’s Madison River Valley in search of connection, and it is a returning series rather than a limited one.
Do I need to watch 1883 and 1923 to understand Yellowstone?
No. Yellowstone stands entirely on its own, and it aired first. 1883 and 1923 are prequels that deepen the Dutton family history rather than set up the main plot, so they work best as enrichment either alongside or after the flagship series.
How many seasons and episodes does Yellowstone have?
Yellowstone ran for five seasons and 53 episodes on Paramount Network between 2018 and 2024, concluding the John Dutton era of the story.
Is 1883 a limited series?
Yes. 1883 was made as a self-contained story and ran a single season of 10 episodes on Paramount+, following the Dutton family’s journey across the Great Plains to Montana.
How many seasons of 1923 are there?
1923 ran for two seasons totalling 16 episodes on Paramount+ between 2022 and 2025, covering the Duttons through Prohibition, drought and the early Depression era.
What is Marshals about?
Marshals premiered on CBS on 1 March 2026 and continues the modern-day side of the franchise, following a US Marshals unit connected to the Dutton world. Its first season ran 13 episodes and a second season is in pre-production.
What is Dutton Ranch?
Dutton Ranch premiered on Paramount+ on 15 May 2026 and carries the ranch storyline forward after the events of Yellowstone. Its first season ran nine episodes, with a second season in pre-production.
Is Lawmen: Bass Reeves part of the Yellowstone universe?
Not directly. It began development under the Yellowstone umbrella and shares Taylor Sheridan as an executive producer, but it was ultimately released as a standalone series telling the true story of the legendary lawman Bass Reeves rather than a Dutton family story.
Is the Yellowstone franchise finished?
No. Yellowstone itself concluded in 2024, but The Madison, Marshals and Dutton Ranch are all ongoing, and two more projects, the 1944 prequel and the Texas-set 6666, have been announced.
What is the 1944 series?
1944 is an announced Paramount+ prequel from Taylor Sheridan following a new generation of Dutton family ranchers in the 1940s, bridging the gap between 1923 and the modern-day series. It has not been given a confirmed premiere date yet.
Where can I watch the Yellowstone series?
Availability shifts by region and over time. Each series page on Cinemasm lists the streaming platforms currently carrying that title, so check the individual show pages above for the most accurate options.