When Yellowstone wrapped, it seemed like the Dutton saga had reached its natural conclusion—especially for Kayce Dutton, who found peace after selling the ranch back to the Broken Rock Tribe. But in Marshals, Kayce is back in the thick of it, now wearing a U.S. marshal's badge. While Beth and Rip have headed to Texas, Kayce stays in Montana, juggling his new law-enforcement role with the weight of the Dutton name and the challenges of being a single father after losing Monica.
Season 1 of Marshals had a rocky start, shifting from Yellowstone's cable drama to a network procedural. Yet fans of Taylor Sheridan's universe couldn't get enough. The cliffhanger finale left us hungry for more, and CBS responded by renewing the show for a 20-episode Season 2—a big vote of confidence that gives the series room to expand its world and deepen its characters.
Alongside returning stars Luke Grimes and Brecken Merrill, the cast now includes Logan Marshall-Green as Pete "Cal" Calvin, the tough-as-nails chief of the marshal team and Kayce's former Navy SEAL senior chief. Arielle Kebbel, Ash Santos, and Tatanka Means round out the squad, while Gil Birmingham and Mo Brings Plenty reprise their roles from Yellowstone. Despite the procedural format, Marshals delivers plenty of action and drama each week on CBS.
Inside the World of Marshals
We recently visited the set in Park City, Utah, where the production brings Montana to life. The Utah Film Studios houses incredibly detailed sets—from the marshals' headquarters to Kayce's cabin to the Bullet 'n Barrel Saloon. Real stone fireplaces, genuine wood beams, and personal touches like photos of Monica and Tate make every corner feel lived-in. The exteriors are shot around Park City, including the historic Ontario Mine, which doubles as the marshals' office. The team also teased an upcoming train episode that required federal regulations to film on an actual locomotive.
The costumes are just as meticulous. Luke Grimes still wears the same boots, jeans, belt, and hat from Yellowstone—the hat, custom-made by Greeley Hat Works, is so precious it had to be carefully transported during a New York shoot. Other hats come from a local Park City shop, and belt buckles are crafted by a retired judge in Texas. To make clothes look authentically worn, the costuming department gets creative, even tying boots to a van to rough them up.
Cast Talks Season 2 and Yellowstone Connections
During our set visit, we sat down with the cast—minus Marshall-Green, who had the day off—at the Bullet 'n Barrel Saloon. Ash Santos got emotional talking about the Season 2 renewal, calling it a "tremendous win" that even helped her buy a house. Jefferson White, who returns as Jimmy Hurdstrom, was also on hand, and the conversation turned to which Yellowstone characters they'd love to see pop up in Marshals.
While the cast didn't give away any spoilers, they hinted at exciting possibilities. Fans have been buzzing about potential cameos, and with the expanded episode order, there's plenty of room for familiar faces. If you're craving more Western drama, check out other Westerns that outshine Yellowstone or see how Netflix's Territory compares. And for those wondering about the show's future, the hiatus schedule might be worth a look.
With Season 2 promising more action, deeper character arcs, and maybe a few surprises, Marshals is proving to be more than just a spin-off—it's carving its own path in the Sheridan universe.
