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- Premiere date and streaming availability
- Episode rollout and viewing times
- Episode titles and drop dates
- Key cast and who they play
- Storyline, tone and setting
- Creator background and production notes
- Trailer and where to watch previews
- What to expect from the first episodes
- Streaming tips and quick facts
Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell lead a new Taylor Sheridan drama that shifts between Montana wide-open spaces and Manhattan’s electric pulse. The six-episode series opens on March 14 and explores grief, family ties and rebirth through a tightly focused story. Sheridan, known for Yellowstone, calls this his most intimate work yet, and the show has already wrapped a second season. Here’s what to know before you stream.
Premiere date and streaming availability
The Madison launches on March 14 and is a Paramount+ exclusive. It will not air on CBS or other cable networks.
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How to access the series
- Paramount+ offers the show on both its tiers.
- The ad-supported Essential plan is listed at $8.99/month.
- The ad-free Premium tier, which also includes live CBS and Showtime content, is listed at $13.99/month.
Episode rollout and viewing times
The series arrives in two batches of three episodes. New episodes are expected to become available early Saturday mornings.
Release schedule and local times
- Batch 1 (Episodes 1–3): Available on March 14.
- Batch 2 (Episodes 4–6): Available on March 21.
- Typical release window for Paramount+ premieres is around 3:01 a.m. ET / 12:01 a.m. PT.
Episode titles and drop dates
- Episode 1 — “Pilot” — March 14
- Episode 2 — “Let the Land Hold Me” — March 14
- Episode 3 — “Watch Her Fall” — March 14
- Episode 4 — “Tomorrow is Goodbye” — March 21
- Episode 5 — “No Name and a New Dream” — March 21
- Episode 6 — “I Give Me Permission” — March 21
Key cast and who they play
The ensemble blends Hollywood veterans with newer faces. Below are the principal cast members and their roles.
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn — the family matriarch.
- Kurt Russell as Preston Clyburn — Stacy’s husband.
- Patrick J. Adams as Russell McIntosh — son-in-law to the Clyburns.
- Elle Chapman as Paige McIntosh — the younger daughter.
- Beau Garrett as Abigail Reese — the older daughter.
- Amiah Miller as Bridgette Reese — Abigail’s daughter.
- Matthew Fox as Paul Clyburn — Preston’s brother.
- Ben Schnetzer as Van Davis.
- Kevin Zegers as Cade Harris — neighboring resident.
- Rebecca Spence as Liliana Weeks — a close friend.
- Alaina Pollack as Macy — Abigail’s younger daughter.
- Danielle Vasinova as Kestrel Harris.
Storyline, tone and setting
The narrative moves between central Montana’s Madison River valley and Manhattan. At its center is a New York family confronting loss and connection. Sheridan frames the series as a study of grief and healing set against contrasting landscapes.
Creator background and production notes
Taylor Sheridan created and oversees the project. Initially linked in publicity to the Yellowstone universe, the series was recast as an original drama. Paramount+ describes it as Sheridan’s most intimate project to date.
- A six-episode first season was produced.
- A second season has already finished filming.
Trailer and where to watch previews
The official trailer has been released on Paramount+ channels and video platforms. Clips highlight the Montana scenery and the central family drama.
What to expect from the first episodes
The opening three episodes introduce the Clyburn family, their dynamics, and the event that sets their healing in motion. The tone blends quiet character work with big, cinematic vistas.
Streaming tips and quick facts
- The Madison is exclusive to Paramount+ and requires a subscription.
- Episodes are released in two groups of three.
- Expect early-morning drops on Saturdays for new arrivals.
- Production notes emphasize grief, family bonds, and scenic contrast.
