Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDutton Ranch, the latest spin-off from Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe, starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, has achieved record-breaking success for Paramount+. The series, which premiered its first two episodes on 15 May, garnered 12.9 million views on Paramount+ within its first week, making it the platform’s biggest original series launch to date. Its debut on Paramount Network also attracted 2.9 million live-plus-same-day viewers on premiere night, marking the largest new cable series premiere since 2023. Dutton Ranch is the fourth instalment in the Yellowstone franchise, following 1883, 1923, and Marshals, and currently holds an 88 per cent critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite its success, the show experienced behind-the-scenes changes, with original creator Chad Feehman reportedly departing due to clashes, leading Taylor Sheridan to hand creative control over to the stars. In fullTaylor Sheridan’s latest drama breaks Paramount+ streaming recordThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

A brand new Western drama show has just landed on Paramount Plus and viewers are already hailing it as one of the best shows of 2026, claiming it's 'just as good' as hit show…

The 'Yellowstone' spinoff is also poised to lead Nielsen's streaming charts for its debut week.