Kevin Costner as John Dutton leaning against a fence on 'Yellowstone'Image by Federico Napoli
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Published Jan 31, 2026, 8:37 PM EST
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After five massively popular seasons, Taylor Sheridan’s modern Western Yellowstone came to an end in 2024, but it didn’t get there without a few very public bumps in the road. The biggest wildcard the series faced was Kevin Costner’s departure. He exited the hit show amid reports of creative differences with Sheridan, and to focus on his multipart Western epic, Horizon: An American Saga. Even so, with a massive fanbase and a growing lineup of spin-offs, the Yellowstone franchise was always too big and too influential to simply stall out. The Dutton family saga had to keep moving.
Season 5 officially kicked off in early November 2022, and the story ultimately closed out with Season 5 Part 2 just two years ago. That final stretch was already carrying a lot of weight, and it didn’t escape criticism either. Writing John Dutton (Costner) out of the story left a very real void for longtime fans, but that doesn’t mean the Dutton diehards checked out before the finish line. The catch is that watching the entire franchise can be a bit more complicated than usual, and we’ll break down exactly why below
Is 'Yellowstone' Available To Stream on Paramount+?
Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley) weeps as he mourns his father's death on Yellowstone.Image via Paramount Network
No, in the U.S., Yellowstone is not available to stream on Paramount+, even though it aired on Paramount Network. The streaming rights for the main series live with Peacock, which is why Paramount+ doesn’t carry the full run. If you’re trying to watch on Paramount-owned platforms, the main option is Paramount Network via a live TV provider (cable, satellite, or a live-TV streaming bundle that includes Paramount Network), which continues to air reruns.
Meanwhile, all seasons of Yellowstone, including its final season, are on Peacock. Peacock added all 14 episodes of Season 5 beginning March 16, 2025, so the full series (2018 to 2024) is now streamable there. One small caveat that saves headaches: availability can differ outside the U.S. In some countries, like Canada, Paramount+ may have the rights. But in the U.S., it’s Peacock.
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Is There Another 'Yellowstone' Spinoff Coming Soon?
Yes, and it’s a big one! A direct Yellowstone spinoff titled Marshals is officially on the way, with Luke Grimes returning as Kayce Dutton in a present-day continuation of the story. The CBS series follows Kayce after the end of the Dutton ranch era, as he joins an elite group of U.S. Marshals and tries to outrun a past that refuses to stay buried.
Early footage makes one thing clear: Marshals isn’t interested in a clean slate. With the Train Station looming large, the spinoff looks ready to confront consequences that Yellowstone often sidestepped, turning Kayce’s so-called fresh start into something much darker and far more dangerous. It will also be available to watch on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
Other Paramount+ Westerns Like 'Yellowstone' You Can Watch Right Now
'1883' (2021-2022)
Isabel May and Faith Hill as Elsa and Margaret Dutton crying in field in 1883Image via Paramount+
Of the many Yellowstone spin-offs that have released and are currently in the works, 1883 is the one that started it all. Taking place over a hundred years before the events of Yellowstone, 1883 shows what life was like for the Dutton family while America was being torn apart by the bloody and brutal Civil War. The series sees James Dutton (Tim McGraw) lead his family across the American West to make a name for himself. A name that will prove to persevere and evolve for many decades to come. 1883 is available to stream on Paramount+.
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'1923' (2022-2025)
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as Jacob and Cara Dutton posing together in a poster for '1923.'Image via Paramount+
Taking place a generation after 1883, 1923 takes place at a contentious time in American history, wedged right in between the Prohibition and the Great Depression. The patriarch and matriarch of the family, those being Jacob Dutton (Harrison Ford) and Cara Dutton (Helen Mirren), are trying their best to right the ship in the right direction. As the world faces all sorts of new and unexpected developments, the Dutton family will need to continue their rise to power as their community's most important family if they hope to persevere. 1923 is available to stream on Paramount+.
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'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' (2023)
David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves pointing a rifle in the Lawmen: Bass Reeves finale.Image via Paramount+
Lawmen: Bass Reeves was initially conceived as yet another Yellowstone spin-off, but Taylor Sheridan and the rest of the crew made the wise decision to turn the biopic series into its own standalone show. The show tells the remarkable true story of Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) - one of the most celebrated gunslingers in history. While he faces adversity because of the color of his skin and his unique upbringing, Reeves proves himself to be a paramount figure in early American history by bringing law and order to the West of the Mississippi River. Lawmen: Bass Reeves is available to stream on Paramount+.
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