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Dutton Ranch has become the biggest streaming success in the history of Paramount+.

Will the show get renewed for a much-anticipated second season?

Read on to discover everything there is to know about Dutton Ranch Season 2.

What Is Dutton Ranch?

Dutton Ranch is a Yellowstone sequel from Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan that airs on Paramount+.

The show features former Yellowstone stars Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly reprising their original roles as Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton.

What Is Dutton Ranch About?

IMDb describes the show, “Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler fight to survive on their cherished 7,000-acre ranch amid tough times and stiff competition, while ensuring young Carter becomes the man he’s supposed to be.”

Who Stars on Dutton Ranch?

In addition to Hauser and Reilly, Finn Little also reprises his role of Carter from Yellowstone on the new show.

Ed Harris plays Everett McKinney, “a weathered veteran and veterinarian who treats animals with compassion and understanding and has a good sense of humor,” according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Country singer Morgan Wade also appears on Dutton Ranch.

The “Wilder Days” singer plays Carol, a bartender in Rio Paloma, Texas, who (per Deadline) has seen it all.

IMDB has a comprehensive list of the entire cast and crew.

Will There Be a Dutton Ranch Season 2?

The show debuted to record ratings for the network, so there appears to be an excellent chance that it will get renewed for another season.

However, Paramount has yet to confirm any Dutton Ranch Season 2.

Can I See a Trailer for Dutton Ranch?

Yes.

View the official trailer for Dutton Ranch below:

When Did Dutton Ranch Premiere?

The show launched with a two-episode premiere on May 15, 2026, on Paramount+ and the Paramount Network.

New episodes will air each Friday.

Season 1 of Dutton Ranch will consist of nine total episodes.

How Can I Watch Dutton Ranch?

Dutton Ranch airs via streaming on Paramount+.

‘Dutton Ranch’ Season 1 Pictures Reveal New Villains

It’s now pretty clear which new Yellowstone universe cast members are going to be villains. We just added 17 photos to this gallery to create a 31-photo preview of Season 1 of Dutton Ranch.

Let’s start with the two people you’re tuning in to see before getting to a new nemesis, a Hollywood legend and an update on young Carter’s love life.

Scroll through these Dutton Ranch ahead of the season premiere. That’s on May 15 via Paramount+ and Paramount Network.

Gallery Credit: BillyDukes

Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton

Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler and Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton in Dutton Ranch, S2E1.

Beulah Jackson

Annette Bening as Beulah Jackson in Dutton Ranch, S1E2.

Annette Bening as Beulah Jackson in Dutton Ranch, S1E1.

Annette Bening as Beulah Jackson in Dutton Ranch, S1E4.

Annette Bening as Beulah Jackson in Dutton Ranch, S1E6.

Everett McKinney and Beulah Jackson

Ed Harris as Everett McKinney and Annette Bening as Beulah Jackson in Dutton Ranch, S1E3.

Everett McKinney

Ed Harris as Everett McKinney in Dutton Ranch, S1E3.

Beth Dutton and Everett McKinney

Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Ed Harris as Everett McKinney in Dutton Ranch, S1E2.

Rob-Will

Jai Courtney as Rob-Will in Dutton Ranch, S1E6.

Joaquin

Juan Pablo Raba as Joaquin in Dutton Ranch, S1E8.

Oreana and Carter

Natalie Alyn Lind as Oreana and Finn Little as Carter in Dutton Ranch, S1E2.

Carter

Finn Little as Carter in Dutton Ranch, S1E4.

Finn Little as Carter in Dutton Ranch, S1E3.

Finn Little as Carter in Dutton Ranch, S1E1.

Carter’s New Girlfriend, Oreana

Natalie Alyn Lind as Oreana in Dutton Ranch, S1E2.

Beth and Rip

Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Dutton Ranch, S1E8.

Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Dutton Ranch, S1E4.

Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Dutton Ranch, S1E4.

Azul, Beth and Rip

J.R. Villarreal as Azul, Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton, and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Dutton Ranch, S1E4.

Zachariah, Beth, Azul and Rip Wheeler

Marc Menchaca as Zachariah, Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton, J.R. Villarreal as Azul Ramos, and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Dutton Ranch, S1E4.

Rip Wheeler

Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Dutton Ranch, S1E3.

Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Dutton Ranch, S1E1.

Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Dutton Ranch, S1E3.

Beth Dutton

Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton in Dutton Ranch, S1E1.

Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton in Dutton Ranch, S1E9.

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Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton in Dutton Ranch, S1E4.

Zachariah and Beth Dutton

Marc Menchaca as Zachariah and Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton in Dutton Ranch, S1E5.

Azul, Zachariah and Rip

Villarreal as Azul, Marc Menchaca as Zachariah, and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Dutton Ranch, S1E4.

17 Most Stunning Yellowstone Franchise Deaths

No character is safe in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe. Here are the 17 most stunning deaths from 1883, 1923 and five seasons of Yellowstone.

Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes

17. Jamie Dutton, ‘Yellowstone’

Jamie Dutton’s death during the Season 5 Yellowstone finale was seven years in the making. Everyone knew Beth Dutton wanted him dead, but it was still stunning to see it happen.

16. John Dutton, ‘Yellowstone’

Actor Kevin Costner’s public negotiations with Paramount made it clear that his character would not return to finish Season 5. This made his death inevitable as Part 2 of the final season of Yellowstone began.

15. Elsa Dutton, ‘1883’

Elsa Dutton’s death at the end of 1883 would be No. 1 on this list of the Yellowstone franchise’s most surprising deaths, except that we see her got shot through the chest with an arrow in the very first scenes of the prequel.

The show rewinds after that to show James Dutton’s journey northwest, but everyone knows what’s coming.

14. Shea Brennan, ‘1883’

Captain Shea Brennan was an all-time great franchise character who spent the full season of 1883 in a depression. When he dies by suicide at the end, it seems fitting, but still stunning. Brennan knew what was coming all along, but viewers didn’t.

13. James Dutton, ‘1883’ (Death Revealed During ‘1923’)

James Dutton survives 1883, but during a flashback scene in Yellowstone we see him get shot by cattle thieves. It’s not until the start of 1923 that we get confirmation of his death, however. It was an underwhelming end for the patriarch.

12. Margaret Dutton, ‘1883’ (Death Revealed During ‘1923’)

Margaret Dutton’s death was also unexpected. Like James, we learn she died from Elsa’s voiceover at the start of 1923. She froze to death after James died.

11. Claire Dutton, ‘1883’

Aunt Claire Dutton was a grouch widow set to join the Duttons as they advanced northwest from Texas in 1883. In retrospect, there’s no way she would have survived the journey, but her death by suicide foretold of the great tragedies to come.

10. John Dutton, ‘1923’

The original John Dutton died in Ep. 3 of 1923 Season 1, and it’s likely he’d rank higher on this list if we got to know him a little better. Similarly, his wife Emma (Jack Dutton’s mom) doesn’t even make this list.

9. Ennis, ‘1883’

Elsa Dutton falls in love with Ennis during 1883, and they seem set to get married and grow old together. This is the first time this franchise really toyed with our emotions. His stunning death midway through the series changed Elsa’s mood forever.

8. Donnie Haskell, ‘Yellowstone’

Sheriff Donnie Haskell was a Yellowstone regular who was (mostly) a friend to the Duttons. His death toward the end of Season 4 came out of nowhere. A cafe robbery went wrong and as John and Rip tried to intervene, Donnie caught a stray.

The real-life reason for his character’s death was so actor Hugh Dillon could go on to star in Mayor of Kingstown.

7. Fred Meyers, ‘Yellowstone’

Fred Meyers was a very small character during Season 1 of Yellowstone, but his death was important. The ranch hand was the first we saw taken to the “train station.” Viewers have no idea what’s happening until Lloyd announces that friend is boarding the “long black train” and shoots him in the head.

6. Colby Mayfield, ‘Yellowstone’

During Season 5 of Yellowstone, Colby Mayfield tries to help Carter escape from a bucking horse and gets stomped on. The sudden departure of one of the show’s most beloved characters was difficult to process. It truly felt like a life cut short.

5. Roarke Moris, ‘Yellowstone’

Roarke Morris didn’t quite reach villain status. He was just kind of a pest during Season 3 of Yellowstone, but he did hire men hired to mess with the Duttons, so he had to go. Rip had the pleasure of doing the job. This is the famous snake in a cooler scene that is kind of iconic.

4. Alexandra, ‘1923’

If you watched 1883, you recognized Alexandra’s path as being similar to Elsa Dutton’s. Somewhere, we were going to find heartbreak. It came during the series finale, Ep. 7, and it was as emotional as any in this franchise.

3. Sarah Atwood, ‘Yellowstone’

Sarah Atwood was a villain, and everyone knows that those who come up against the Duttons are vulnerable. That’s why she ranks so high on this list. We knew she would die, but when it happened midway through Season 5, Part B, it was still a jaw-dropper.

2. Jack Dutton, ‘1923’

The final two deaths on this list of the most stunning deaths in Yellowstone franchise history are very similar. Jack Dutton was bushwhacked by Clyde as he went to join Jacob and the men at the train station. He never even got to pull his gun out.

1. Lee Dutton

It’s Season 1, Ep. 1 of Yellowstone, and one of the main characters gets killed. That set the tone for the show and franchise. Fall in love with nobody if you don’t want to get your heart broken.