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The Yellowstone saga widens again with a new spinoff that follows Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler as they try to carve out a life beyond the family ranch. Dutton Ranch arrives with a star-studded cast, a South Texas backdrop, and a launch plan aimed at streaming audiences. Read on for how to watch, who’s in the cast, episode dates, and what to expect from the drama.
Where and when Dutton Ranch premieres
Dutton Ranch debuts on Paramount+ with a two-episode launch on May 15. New installments drop weekly on Fridays at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT.
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- Platform: Paramount+
- Initial release: May 15 (two episodes)
- Weekly schedule: Fridays at 3 a.m. ET
- Linear airing: Episodes will also run on Paramount Network on Friday nights at 8 p.m. ET
How to stream Dutton Ranch and free viewing options
The series is a Paramount+ original, so a subscription is required to stream new episodes.
- Ad-supported plan: $8.99 per month
- Ad-free plan: $13.99 per month
- If you subscribe through the Amazon Prime Video add-on, you can access a seven-day free trial of the ad-free tier.
- You can also catch the show on Paramount Network. A DIRECTV five-day free trial provides temporary access to that channel.
Cast highlights: returning favorites and new faces
The series centers on the Duttons you already know, while adding major Hollywood names and fresh talent.
- Returning leads: Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler
- Also returning: Finn Little as Carter
- New additions: Annette Bening, Ed Harris, Jai Courtney, J. R. Villarreal, Juan Pablo Raba, Marc Menchaca, Morgan Wade, and Natalie Alyn Lind
Why the casting matters
Bringing Oscar nominees and veterans into the Yellowstone universe raises expectations. The new performers expand the show’s world and introduce antagonists and allies tied to Texas land and legacy.
What Dutton Ranch is about and its new setting
After leaving Montana, Beth and Rip attempt to build a life together far from their past. The series moves the action to South Texas, where land, power, and old grudges collide.
The show promises intense territorial conflict, moral compromises, and a ruthless rival ranch that defends its empire at all costs. In this landscape, family ties and survival are tested daily.
Season format and episode rollout
Season 1 has nine episodes, released on a weekly cadence after the double-episode premiere.
- Episode 1 — “The Untold Want” — May 15
- Episode 2 — “Earn Another Day” — May 15
- Episode 3 — May 22
- Episode 4 — May 29
- Episode 5 — June 5
- Episode 6 — June 12
- Episode 7 — June 19
- Episode 8 — June 26
- Episode 9 — July 3
Trailer and preview access
The official trailer gives a look at the Texas landscape, the escalating conflicts, and the emotional stakes for Beth and Rip.
- Watch the trailer on Paramount+’s official YouTube channel or the Paramount+ app.
- Clips and behind-the-scenes photos have been released ahead of the premiere.
Key things to know before you tune in
- Tone: A contemporary western with heightened drama, violent rivalries, and family loyalty at the center.
- Connection to Yellowstone: Directly follows Beth and Rip from the original series, expanding the franchise’s geography and conflicts.
- Runtime rhythm: Two-episode launch, then weekly drops to keep viewers returning every Friday morning.
