It's basically a fact: Yellowstone has a good portion of America lassoed in a tight grip. And with the news that Yellowstone isn't ending after the latter half of season 5 and will actually return for season 6, there's even more reason to immerse yourself into the universe.
Luckily, the show has plenty of spinoffs and prequel series, so you can do just that! But, before we go ahead and explain each series and how they connect, the ones you should know are: 1883, 1923, 6666, and new additions, 1944 and The Madison. While some of these shows are available to stream, others are still awaiting a premiere.
There are a bunch of different storylines to follow, and a surplus of characters to get to know, too. Keeping up with the Dutton family might seem overwhelming, but it's nothing you can't handle! (Thank goodness for a Dutton family tree that can walk us through everyone!) Here, you’ll find our guide to every Yellowstone spinoff series, including a timeline of how to watch them, so you won't miss a single beat.
1883
The Duttons, as we know them in Yellowstone, are the most powerful family in Montana. But the story of how it came to be started all the way back in the late 1800s, which is exactly what the show 1883 centers around. The prequel follows James and Margaret Dutton—played by the country music couple, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. As the family migrates from Fort Worth, Texas, to claim land in Montana, the characters face bloody battles, family hardships, and the many dangers of the lawless west. 1883 aired for just one season, which you can stream on Paramount Plus.
1923
Carrying on the storyline from 1883—with a slightly new generation of characters—we see how the Dutton family progresses with their newfound power and land ownership in Montana. Season 1 premiered back in December 2022, and it follows Cara and Jacob Dutton (played by legendary Hollywood stars Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford) and the turmoils they went through while defending their new land throughout the Prohibition era and the Great Depression. Season 2 of 1923 hasn't aired yet, so there's more to this story that's yet to come. While production for the show is currently underway, a premiere date has yet to be announced.
1944
There is no official word on what the plot of 1944 will be about. That's because the news is rather recent, so we're still in the early stages. However, we do know that it will be a prequel—and that Taylor Sheridan's other shows that contain years in its titles have proven to be historically accurate for the eras that they represent. So, it's possible that the case will remain the same here. With that said, World War II was still taking place in the year 1944, so it's likely that it will play into the plot somehow. No other details on the show, including the cast and premiere date, have been released.
The Madison
Previously titled 2024, The Madison was announced at the same time as 1944. So far, we know that the Yellowstone sequel series will follow a New York City family and their life in the Madison River valley of central Montana. As for the cast, it is confirmed that Michelle Pfeiffer will executive produce and star in the show. Actors Patrick J. Adams and Kurt Russell are also rumored to join the cast of The Madison, though this is unconfirmed. There is no official premiere date as of now.
6666
Stepping away from the Montana storyline, 6666 (pronounced "four sixes") will tell the story of a real ranch by the same name in West Texas, according to Entertainment Weekly. Just like Yellowstone, it will be a modern day Western "where world class cowboys are born and made," according to the official logline provided to TVLine.
You might recognize 6666 from season 4 of Yellowstone when Jimmy was sent there to work. There's no news yet on whether Jimmy or any other Yellowstone characters will be in the show, but here's to hoping! The premiere date is yet to be announced, but we will update with more information as we find out.
Josiah is the Digital Content Producer for the commerce team at Popular Mechanics, Best Products, Runner’s World, and Bicycling Magazine. He also writes for “BIO Buys”—a column on Biography.com—giving readers the lowdown on what products their favorite celebs are using. In another life, Josiah was an editor at ThePioneerWoman.com, where he sharpened his expertise on all things lifestyle, food-news, and entertainment. Outside work related matters, he’s a fan of Studio Ghibli films, unimportant reality TV drama, and melancholy Lorde songs.
