If you've been craving more of that Yellowstone-style blend of sweeping landscapes and gritty crime, USA Network has your next obsession. The network just dropped a trailer and release date for Anna Pigeon, a new crime thriller that swaps Montana ranches for national parks but keeps the same high-stakes tension.
Starring Tracy Spiridakos (Chicago P.D., Revolution), the series follows a former city dweller who becomes a park ranger after a devastating loss. Think of it as Yellowstone meets Joe Pickett—a character-driven drama where the wilderness itself becomes a character, hiding secrets, bodies, and unresolved trauma just off the trail.
What Is 'Anna Pigeon' About?
Based on Nevada Barr's bestselling novels, Anna Pigeon centers on Spiridakos's title character, a woman trying to outrun her past while solving crimes in America's most stunning natural settings. For Spiridakos, who spent years as Hailey Upton on Chicago P.D., this role offers a fresh start—fewer interrogation rooms, more pine trees, and plenty of wildlife.
The series follows Anna as she investigates murders and mysteries on national park grounds, where help can be miles away and evidence can vanish into the landscape. It's a procedural with a twist: the setting changes everything. Out in the wilderness, there are endless places to hide secrets, and even more ways for things to go wrong.
Who Stars in 'Anna Pigeon'?
The cast is stacked with familiar faces. Ronnie Rowe (Star Trek: Discovery) plays Frederick Stanton, an FBI agent who crosses paths with Anna. Paulina Alexis (Reservation Dogs) is Zoey Bear Child, a young ranger who looks up to Anna. Melanie Scrofano (Wynonna Earp) and Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz (Heartland) play Bethany and Manny Lopez. The series also features Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica), Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy), and others.
Why 'Anna Pigeon' Feels Like 'Yellowstone' and 'Joe Pickett'
Like Yellowstone, Anna Pigeon is rooted in a rugged environment where the land shapes the people who live and work on it. And like the short-lived Joe Pickett, it centers on a law enforcement figure whose work is tied to the wilderness rather than a city precinct. Anna isn't chasing suspects through office buildings—she's investigating crimes in remote places where the stakes are higher and the scenery is breathtaking.
If you're a fan of crime thrillers that feel both epic and intimate, this one's for you. And if you need more crime content while you wait, check out our list of 20th Century Crime Movies That Are Absolutely Flawless or dive into Bart Layton's 'American Animals', which redefined the heist genre for millennials.
When Does 'Anna Pigeon' Premiere?
Anna Pigeon premieres Friday, August 7, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on USA Network. The ten-episode season is produced by Cineflix, December Films, and SEVEN24 Films. Morwyn Brebner serves as showrunner, with Lea Thompson directing and executive producing.
For more crime thriller recommendations, check out Anya Taylor-Joy's 'Lucky' coming to Apple TV+ this July, or Simon Pegg's 'The Undeclared War' which just set a Season 2 release date.
