The Yellowstone universe continues to expand, but the battle for streaming supremacy among its spin-offs is heating up. In a surprising turn, Dutton Ranch has dethroned Marshals as the most-watched Yellowstone spin-off on Paramount+, according to new FlixPatrol data for May 2026. This shake-up comes just months after Marshals debuted to strong numbers, proving that even in Taylor Sheridan's empire, the crown can shift quickly.
Marshals, which premiered on March 1, 2026, follows Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) as he leaves the family ranch behind to serve as a U.S. Marshal hunting dangerous criminals. The series quickly climbed the streaming charts, but its grip on the top spot has been broken by Dutton Ranch, a spin-off created by Chad Feehan. Notably, both shows are the first Yellowstone series not created by Sheridan himself—he serves only as a producer on Marshals—marking a new chapter for the franchise.
Sheridan's television empire, built on the massive success of Yellowstone (2018), now includes over a dozen shows on Paramount+ and CBS. Prequels like 1883 and 1923 have cemented his reputation, while The Madison, starring Kurt Russell and Michelle Pfeiffer, has already been renewed for Seasons 2 and 3. Other hits like Tulsa King and the spy thriller Lioness—featuring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman—continue to draw viewers. However, the rise of Dutton Ranch suggests that Sheridan's formula can thrive even without his direct creative input.
Despite this shift, Marshals remains a powerhouse. The series averaged 25.24 million viewers in its first month and has been renewed for a second season on CBS, set to return this fall. Meanwhile, Dutton Ranch's ascent highlights the growing appetite for Yellowstone-adjacent stories. For more on the cast's surprising lack of interaction with Sheridan, check out our report on 'Dutton Ranch' Cast Reveals They Never Met Taylor Sheridan as Showrunner Shake-Up Looms.
What's next for Sheridan's TV universe? His streaming and television deal with Paramount won't expire for a couple of years, but he has already signed a future deal with NBCUniversal. In the meantime, Lioness returns for Season 3 in late summer 2026, Mayor of Kingstown will conclude with a fourth and final season, and Landman is set for Season 3. Tulsa King is also expanding with a spin-off, Frisco King, which follows Samuel L. Jackson's character introduced in Season 3. For a broader look at Sheridan's dominance, see Taylor Sheridan's Neo-Western Empire: 3 Hits Rule Paramount+ as 2026 Heats Up.
The streaming charts are also seeing competition from other Paramount+ hits. Blue Bloods has defied cancellation to dominate in May 2026, as detailed in Blue Bloods Defies Cancellation, Dominates Paramount+ Charts in May 2026. But for now, the Yellowstone spin-off war is the talk of the platform. With Dutton Ranch leading and Marshals close behind, fans have plenty of Western drama to stream.
All these shows are available on Paramount+ in the U.S. Stay tuned for more updates on the ever-expanding Sheridan universe.
