Sprawling Epic ‘Yellowstone’ Was Never Meant to Be Confined to Cable
A New Home for a Neo-Western
The popular neo-western TV series “Yellowstone” is making a big platform shift and finding a new home on CBS, the Paramount-owned broadcast network. The series, which first debuted on the basic cable channel Paramount Network in 2018, has garnered a massive following and even spawned two spinoffs. Now, as the fall TV lineup faces disruptions due to ongoing strikes, “Yellowstone” is getting a boost with its move to CBS.
Familiar Yet Unique
While neo-westerns are not unfamiliar to audiences, “Yellowstone” stands out for its massive scale and intricate storytelling. Set in a middle-American conservative-leaning community, the show has resonated with viewers, particularly in rural areas. Creator and showrunner Taylor Sheridan, known for his criticism of traditional writer’s rooms, has been a Hollywood outsider but has found success with his character-driven approach to storytelling. Despite not being a fan of American Westerns, the author of this report recognizes the appeal of “Yellowstone” and decides to delve into the series.
A Multi-dimensional Family Saga
“Yellowstone” centers around the Dutton family, led by stoic patriarch John Dutton (played by Kevin Costner), who owns the mammoth-sized Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. The show explores the complexities of the family’s relationships and dynamics, including John’s four children: the adopted Jamie, the cowboy Lee, the rebellious Kayce, and the prodigal daughter Beth. As the plot unfolds, the series also delves into the intense connections and conflicts between the Duttons, a development company planning to build near Yellowstone, and the nearby Broken Rock Indian Reservation.
Shaping a Society and Confronting History
Show creator Taylor Sheridan skillfully weaves together multiple storylines to shed light on the fundamental inequities faced by Indigenous communities and the rapid gentrification of a changing community. Through its setting and familial dynamics, “Yellowstone” invites viewers to sit and reassess American history. The series manages to maintain a certain standard for itself and highlight what works best about the show, particularly its exploration of family relationships.
A New Platform and Future Prospects
The move to CBS provides “Yellowstone” with a wider audience, giving fans an opportunity to revisit the world of the Duttons on a different platform. As the show enters its fifth and final season, plans for a conclusion are underway, but creative and salary disputes have led to the exit of Kevin Costner from the series. Despite this, creator Taylor Sheridan is determined to provide a satisfactory ending, and a spinoff featuring Matthew McConaughey is already in the works. Whether “Yellowstone” will continue to resonate in its new broadcast home remains to be seen, but the series has already made its mark as a sprawling epic with a unique take on the American Western genre.
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