Yellowstone: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

57%

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53 Reviews

83%

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1,000+ Ratings

Oscar and Emmy winner Kevin Costner is the marquee attraction of the ensemble cast in this drama series, starring as the patriarch of a powerful, complicated family of ranchers. A sixth-generation homesteader and devoted father, John Dutton controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. He operates in a corrupt world where politicians are compromised by influential oil and lumber corporations and land grabs make developers billions. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect, Dutton's property is in constant conflict with those it borders -- an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and America's first national park.

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Critics Consensus

Yellowstone proves too melodramatic to be taken seriously, diminishing the effects of the talented cast and beautiful backdrops.

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Elamin Abdelmahmoud

BuzzFeed News

Yellowstone only debuted in the summer of 2018, but it’s already outdated to call it a mere TV show. The vast and ever-expanding world, helmed by creator Taylor Sheridan, can now be considered a proper universe.

Nov 30, 2022

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Samuel Fishwick

London Evening Standard

This is an intriguing family affair.

Jan 21, 2020

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Eric Deggans

NPR

Few characters here are particularly likable or compelling.

Nov 25, 2019

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Jason Fraley

WTOP (Washington, D.C.)

The reason we crack a beer to enjoy “Yellowstone” is to take in the beautiful landscapes, from the mountains to the rivers, providing natural beauty in contrast to the bloody, human-made crimes.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 22, 2023

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David Skipwith

Stuff.co.nz

Set against a gorgeous backdrop of mountains, rivers, and lush valleys...

May 23, 2022

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Hannah Brown

Jerusalem Post

It’s entertaining and addictive, but the first few episodes are densely packed with characters and plot, so you really need to pay attention until you figure out who is who.

Apr 8, 2022

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Cam G This is a great show, love it ! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/10/24 Full Review Alex R Not the worst show ever but lacks any good traits. Dull and insufferable characters, bad development, cliched story, and I can’t tell if the writers want us to hate or like the Dutton family. None of them have good traits other than whining and making completely dumb decisions but yet they’re the main focus so I don’t know. Overall the show is average at best personally Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/07/24 Full Review Ally Moore J MY SEASON RATING OVER 10:8.7/10 Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/02/24 Full Review Brian S I can no longer watch this show based on the disgusting behavior of Forrie J. Smith and his disturbing entitled and childish behavior. I hope the airline bans him. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/26/24 Full Review Matthew S One of my favorite Taylor Sheridan series to date. This is a masterpiece. If you enjoy this one, be sure to also watch the prequel series to this show. Currently in early 2024 the ones available are 1883 and 1923 with more scheduled to come! This is more than a show. This is an Enterprise! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/09/24 Full Review Derek C I would give it five stars except there are just too many kills for it to be believable. But aside from that, one of the best TV shows I have seen in quite a few years. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

John Linson Creator Taylor Sheridan Creator Kevin Costner John Dutton Wes Bentley Jamie Dutton Kelly Reilly Beth Dutton Luke Grimes Kayce Dutton

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 20, 2018 Daybreak John Dutton, patriarch of a Montana ranching family and owner of the largest ranch in the U.S., fights to defend his land and his family from the modern-day forces that threaten his way of life. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 27, 2018 Kill the Messenger As the dust settles from the dispute, the Duttons deal with the potential repercussions; John calls in a favor and collects on some old debts; Jamie meets with the governor to do damage control. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 11, 2018 No Good Horses The Duttons deal with a painful family anniversary; Kayce saves a young girl from danger; Jamie and Beth plan their respective political careers; Rainwater makes an ominous threat to the Dutton legacy. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 18, 2018 The Long Black Train A secret about John comes to the surface; Beth shows Jenkins a rough night out; quality time with Tate leads to a close call. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 25, 2018 Coming Home As Kayce feels the heat from tribal police, Jamie works some legal magic; Rip recruits a new cowboy for the ranch; a beaten-down Jimmy begins to find some respect; John makes a play to keep Kayce and Monica close to home. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 1, 2018 The Remembering A new partnership threatens John and the Yellowstone; Jamie ramps up his political campaign; Rip confronts Kayce about cleaning up his messes. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 8, 2018 A Monster Is Among Us Rip stumbles upon a dangerous and dire situation; a plan is set in motion designed to squeeze John Dutton and threaten his way of life; Monica begins a tough recovery. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 15, 2018 The Unravelling: Pt. 1 A sheriff's investigation turns the heat up on Rip; Jamie makes a bold decision about his future and faces the consequences. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 22, 2018 The Unravelling: Pt. 2 With the walls closing in, John discovers which family and allies will stand with him and fight. Details

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