Taylor Sheridan's ever-expanding universe of Western dramas is charging full steam ahead into 2026. While fans are still buzzing over the record-breaking premiere of Dutton Ranch on Paramount+, another spin-off is quietly rolling cameras: Marshals has officially begun production on its second season.
Starring Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton—now a U.S. Marshal after leaving the ranch behind—Marshals debuted earlier this year on CBS. Though it received mixed reviews compared to other Sheridan projects, the show has remained a consistent performer on Paramount+'s streaming charts. The series was renewed for Season 2 shortly after its premiere, and the official Instagram account recently shared images confirming that filming is now underway in Utah.
While an exact premiere date hasn't been announced, insiders expect Marshals Season 2 to land on CBS before the end of 2026. That would keep the momentum going for Sheridan's brand, which has seen multiple hits this year alone.
The Sheridan Empire Keeps Growing
Sheridan's dominance on Paramount+ shows no signs of slowing. Dutton Ranch, starring Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly, shattered viewership records with its premiere and is widely expected to be renewed for a second season—possibly before its Season 1 finale on July 3. Meanwhile, The Madison, featuring Hollywood heavyweights Kurt Russell and Michelle Pfeiffer, was renewed for Season 2 long before its first episode aired, and Paramount has already ordered a third season of the original Yellowstone.
For those keeping track, Marshals wasn't the first Yellowstone spin-off to arrive in 2026—that honor goes to Dutton Ranch—but it's carving its own path as a police procedural with a Western soul. The show follows Kayce Dutton as he navigates life as a federal lawman, a role that allows Grimes to step out of the shadow of Kevin Costner's John Dutton.
Luke Grimes: From Yellowstone to Hollywood
Grimes has been busy beyond the Sheridanverse. Last year, he starred alongside Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix in Eddington, Ari Aster's polarizing Western that struggled at the box office but found a second life on HBO Max. He's also known for his role in Clint Eastwood's American Sniper (2014) and as Teddy Q in The Magnificent Seven (2016).
With Marshals Season 2 now in production, Grimes is solidifying his post-Yellowstone era. Fans can catch up on Season 1 of Marshals on Paramount+ and stay tuned for more updates as the new season takes shape.
For more on Taylor Sheridan's expanding universe, check out our coverage of 'Landman' scoring its first major award and how 'The Madison' is quietly dominating streaming. Also, don't miss Jeremy Renner's update on 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 5.
