‘Dutton Ranch’ Begins A New ‘Yellowstone’ Era: Start Time And How To Watch

BusinessHollywood & Entertainment‘Dutton Ranch’ Begins A New ‘Yellowstone’ Era: Start Time And How To WatchByMonica Mercuri,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 02:00pm EDT(L-R): Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Dutton Ranch, episode 4, season 1, streaming on Paramount+, 2026.Emerson Miller/Paramount+The Yellowstone universe is expanding once again. The latest spinoff starring two fan-favorite characters, titled Dutton Ranch, premieres on Paramount+ and Paramount Network on Friday, May 15.Dutton Ranch centers on Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly), the fierce daughter of the late John Dutton, and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser), John’s ranch foreman and longtime right hand. The couple has left Yellowstone behind to begin a new chapter together in South Texas, following the events of Season 5, Part 2.As a refresher, the epic Yellowstone finale saw the Dutton family finally uncover how patriarch John Dutton was killed by an assassin hired by Jamie’s (Wes Bentley) girlfriend. Beth and Rip ultimately took Jamie to the “train station,” meaning they killed him as well, while Kayce Dutton sold the Yellowstone Ranch back to the Broken Rock Reservation.Dutton Ranch is set about a year later and follows Beth and Rip as they “start their own ranch with the goal of helping Carter (Finn Little) grow into the man he’s meant to be. But their new reality is a brutal one, as they collide with harsh conditions, deep roots, and a rival ranch owner (Annette Bening) who refuses to back down,” Paramount+ teased.ForbesThe Best New TV Shows Streaming In May 2026 On Netflix, HBO Max And MoreBy Monica MercuriMORE FOR YOUIn a recent interview with People, Reilly explained that the couple has relocated to a new state with a completely different landscape, ultimately bringing a new set of challenges for the family. In Montana, “they were the...