Spoiler Alert for Yellowstone season 5, episode 14, "Life Is A Promise"

There are plenty of Dutton family tree in Yellowstone, comprising seven generations of pioneers and ranchers. The screenwriter plans to add even more stories to his modern Western universe, including four spinoffs for viewers to enjoy that will expand the lore and drama of Yellowstone.

The most fascinating part about the roster of Taylor Sheridan's TV shows is that many will occur in the present, adjacent to the timeline in the flagship. Sheridan's offshoots of the Dutton family have been anchored in the past so far, acting as period pieces that enhance the Dutton story. Still, three of the four Yellowstone series are slated to occur in the present, and each modern-day saga varies from the flagship enough to warrant exploration. Sheridan also has one more prequel lined up, and it could be the best Yellowstone installment yet.

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A Texas-Themed Yellowstone Spinoff

While the Texas spinoff has an exciting premise, Sheridan's Yellowstone 6666 spinoff is complicated to get excited about because there haven't been any solid updates. The series would star Jefferson White alongside Taylor Sheridan's Travis Wheatley after Yellowstone season 4 sets up the characters to work together, turning Jimmy into a proper cowboy. The Four Sixes Ranch (6666) in West Texas is the series' namesake, and Sheridan owns the ranch where the spinoff will presumably shoot most of its scenes.

Yellowstone season 5, part 2, concluded with episode 14, "Life Is A Promise," on December 15, 2024.

Following the Yellowstone finale in December, a cautious update from Yellowstone executive producer Christina Voros came about the show when speaking with TV Insider. Voros essentially couldn't say for sure whether Yellowstone spinoffs 6666 and 1944 were still in production, noting that Sheridan closed some doors in the finale while leaving others open:

“I honestly don’t know how Taylor chooses to tell which stories he chooses to tell when,” Voros says of 6666 and 1944. “I think he has closed a lot of doors on Yellowstone this season. There are obviously characters that we will not see again because they have been dispatched. But I think he has left some doors open, and there’s some doors that I can’t tell if they’re locked or not yet. But we will know when we cross through them.”

Regarding leaving doors open, Sheridan didn't close any on a Texas spinoff in Yellowstone season 5, part 2. To the contrary, presumed 6666 cast , Jimmy Hurdstrom and Travis Wheatley, appear throughout the back half of season 5. There are also numerous references to the Four Sixes ranch, where the cowboys spend time in the Lone Star State. One of the most significant is the Four Sixes vodka in Yellowstone season 5, episode 10, which was a direct nod to Sheridan's brand.

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A Continuation Of Yellowstone Season 5

While the report confirming a new Yellowstone offshoot starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Ha was exciting, it's hard to imagine how Beth and Rip's story will distinguish itself from the flagship. The report announced Beth and Rip's offshoot would share a lot of DNA with the Yellowstone flagship, including other familiar faces alongside Reilly and Ha's characters and the Yellowstone moniker in the title. The details tie the story to the flagship more than any other spinoff.

Beth and Rip move to a secluded ranch 40 miles west of Dillon, Montana, in the Yellowstone season 5 finale.

Unlike Sheridan's other prequels that depart from Yellowstone, the Dutton Ranch lovebirds' story will take place in Montana and focus on many of the same characters from the flagship, confusing it with its predecessor. The proximity to Yellowstone season 6 could lead to legal hurdles for Beth and Rip's Yellowstone spinoff, preventing the series from getting off the ground. Still, it will be fun to watch Beth and Rip start their lives independent of the Yellowstone when the series takes off.

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The Clyburn Family's Montana Beginning

The Madison will be a unique Yellowstone offshoot since the series makes an unprecedented story choice by focusing on a dynasty outside the Dutton family tree. The Madison Yellowstone spinoff will concentrate on the Clyburn family, led by Michelle Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn. The series will focus on the family as they relocate to Montana following the death of their patriarch. Still, despite being part of a different family, The Madison characters will exist in Beth and Kayce's Montana.

Yellowstone's spinoffs are exciting and build on the series' existing lore while standing independently. Therefore, The Madison is even more exciting than Beth and Rip's Yellowstone spinoff since their story will share so much DNA with the fleshed-out flagship. While its complete picture remains unclear heading into 2025, Pfeiffer's show has more emerging characters and updates than other offshoots, indicating momentum behind The Madison, making it more straightforward to anticipate.

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Sheridan's Announced 1923 Sequel

1944 is another exciting prospect for Yellowstone. The spinoff would presumably focus on the Dutton family during the titular year. It was announced in tandem with The Madison, then called 2024. It was refreshing to know there were two more Yellowstone spinoffs in development, but 1944 has not progressed with The Madison and could be on Sheridan's backburner for now. Little progress has been announced on the mid-century saga, which would pick up the Dutton family's journey after 1923 season 2.

Another Yellowstone period piece is arguably the most worthy of excitement.

Christina Voros' update to TV Line indicated that the Yellowstone EP didn't know if 1944 was still in production, citing that the Yellowstone season 5 finale closed the door on some series. It seems unlikely, however, that the finale would impact the chances of the prequel, which isn't affected by the conclusion of a modern-day tale. Hopefully, Sheridan makes 1944 after 1923's conclusion since we'll wait to see how the story continues after season 2. Another Yellowstone period piece is arguably the most worthy of excitement.

Source: TV Insider