Waiting For 'Yellowstone' to Return? These Shows Will Pass the Time.
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If you're one of the many die-hard Yellowstone fans, you may be relieved to know that there's plenty of new Yellowstone content around the bend -- with Season 5 arriving to Paramount+ in November, and Yellowstone prequel 1923 debuting in December. Of course, even with new episodes on the horizon, making it to November might feel as daunting of a challenge as making a living on the Dutton family ranch.
The good news is, whether you're drawn to Yellowstone for its Western genre elements, criminal plot lines, or family drama, there's plenty of similar series out there to get you your fix until November comes. From Yellowstone prequel 1883, to period dramas like Deadwood, and even the The Sopranos, here are some shows that any Yellowstone fan is sure to love.
If you're one of the many die-hard Yellowstone fans, you're probably heartbroken that we haven't received any new episodes since 1923's season finale all the way back in February. The flagship show has been on hiatus just as long, and there's shockingly no sign of returning to finish that crazy Season Five cliffhanger.
For those missing life on the Dutton family ranch, it's been a tough ride. Creator Taylor Sheridan hasn't slowed his output on his many other shows, including Special Ops: Lioness, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and the upcomingLawmen: Bass Reeves. But many of his projects just don't have that Dutton charm.
The good news is, whether you're drawn to Yellowstone for its Western genre elements, criminal plotlines, or family drama, there's plenty of similar series out there to get you your fix until the series returns. From Yellowstone prequel 1883, to period dramas like Deadwood, and even the The Sopranos, here are over 20 shows that any Yellowstone fan is sure to love.
1883
The perfect companion watch to Yellowstone, 1883 provides the origin story of the Yellowstone Ranch, following the Dutton family on their journey out west. The series boasts a stacked cast, including Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill.
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1923
Following 1883, 1923 is an indirect sequel that tells the story of the Dutton family some 40 years later. Starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, the spinoff tackles the Duttons as they prepare to protect their new home.
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Tulsa King
Playing a New York City mafia captain who is sent to Oklahoma to start a new operation, Sylvester Stallone makes the most of his situation and plans to become the titular king of Tulsa.
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Mayor of Kingstown
Starring Jeremy Renner, Mayor of Kingstown features the dangerous life of a power broker in Detroit. Managing the various needs of the prisons, the police, and the local gangs, the "mayor" is often both the peace keeper and the ultimate middle man.
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Special Ops: Lioness
Sheridan latest series, Special Ops: Lioness highlights a secret CIA program of undercover female operatives. Tasked with infiltrating terrorist organizations and extracting vital information, the life of a Lioness operative is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.
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Succession
If high-stakes family business drama is what draws you to Yellowstone, then Succession just might feel like its white collar fraternal twin. The smash hit HBO series follows the fictional Roy family, whose patriarch owns the media conglomerate Waystar Royco. With sibling power struggles, secret affairs, criminal activity, and more, this dark comedy drama is sure to keep you hooked.
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Breaking Bad
Though it's easy to forget amidst Walter White and Jesse Pinkman's epic escapades, at the heart of Breaking Bad is a story about taking risks to support your family. And, in that respect, the story of Walter White—a chemistry teacher turned drug dealer—is a whole lot like the wild life of John Dutton.
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Sons of Anarchy
Though bikers and cowboys aren't exactly the same, they feel adjacent to one another. And, in many ways, Sons of Anarchy feels like a parallel universe of Yellowstone. Following protagonist Jax Teller, Sons of Anarchy sees the single father reckon with his allegiance to his biker gang—a collective that his father founded.
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Ozark
If Breaking Bad scratches the same itch as Yellowstone for you, then you're almost guaranteed to become obsessed with Ozark. Starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, the anxiety-inducing drama sees a suburban family relocate to the Ozarks to operate a money-laundering scheme for a Mexican drug cartel.
(While you're at it, if you're looking for a more comedic series about a family entrenched in white collar crimes, why not make it a Bateman double-header with Arrested Development?)
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Longmire
If you came here for strictly Western dramas, then here's where you'll strike gold. Based on the mystery novels of Craig Johnson, Longmire follows Walt Longmire, the sheriff of a Wyoming county, as he deals with daily battles of rural jurisdiction.
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Reservation Dogs
Yellowstone has incited many conversations about proper representation of Indigenous people on television. (Including criticism of Yellowstone's own depiction of Indigenous people in its storylines.) If you're looking to explore shows that highlight Indigenous stories and are made by Indigenous people, then Reservation Dogs is a great place to start.
The series follows a group of teens living in Oklahoma who, following the passing of their close friend, become determined to make their way to California in his honor. As they grapple with the challenges that come with making it out of their home, the series becomes a unique, ensemble-led coming-of-age story.
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Deadwood
Set in the 1870s, this HBO Western explores the early developments of Deadwood, South Dakota after being stolen from the Sioux. A lawless town, Deadwood becomes the setting for a host of unique narratives, from outlaws to gold miners. (And more.)
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The Sopranos
It would be remiss to create any kind of list of family dramas without including The Sopranos. This beloved HBO series starring James Gandolfini offers a unique perspective on the struggle of maintaining a work-life balance when you are... a mob boss.
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Bloodline
Much like the Duttons, Bloodline's Rayburn family holds their own dark secrets. Starring Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, Sissy Spacek, the Netflix series from the creators of Damages is peak family drama through and through.
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House of the Dragon
Who are the Targaryens if not the Duttons of Westeros? Full of family politics and enemies warring to take their territory, the Game of Thrones prequel is just a couple steps away from being Yellowstone with dragons.
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Outer Range
Basically Yellowstone but on Amazon Prime Video, Outer Range stars Josh Brolin as Wyoming rancher Royal Abbott. hrow in some sci-fi elements and you have yourself a whole new series. Yellowstone, in the future.
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Joe Pickett
Based on the bestselling books by CJ Box, Joe Pickett is a Wyoming game warden who is tasked with investigating the murder of a local poacher.
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The Son
Starring Pierce Brosnan, The Son is as much about sons as it is fathers. That's perfect for Yellowstone fans, as is a plot that follows an 1800's cattle baron in Texas.
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Godless
An outlaw comes to a town completely populated by women in search of his former partner. Naturally, all hell breaks loose.
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Hell on Wheels
Starring Anson Mount and Common, Hell on Wheels is the story of the construction of the first transcontinental railroad. We also follow a former Confederate soldier, out to get revenge against his Union enemies.
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Justified
In this modern Western drama, Timothy Olyphant plays a U.S. Marshal who approves his job with a Wild West-esque demeanor. When his next assignment places him back in his Appalachian hometown, his role gains a whole new meaning.
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