Well, he had an idea this would happen. Back when1883premiered in December, it quickly became Paramount+’s most-watched original series, withalmost 5 million viewersstreaming the first episode. Due to its success, the streaming platform decided that Dutton family fans deserve to see more of them. The prequel series toYellowstoneis now set to go further into following the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America.
The growing interest in1883also helped boost ratings forYellowstone: by the end of Season 4, theKevin Costner-led western series raked in over 10 million viewers that watched the season finale live, which was almost double the number of viewers from the previous season. Currently airing its freshman year (there are two more episodes to drop over the next couple of weeks until the season finale),1883has become one of Paramount+’s most important original series, and new content ordered by the platform will further explore the western and gritty universe.
Paramount+ is yet to offer details about what form this additional1883content will take – whether it’s a Season 2, a TV movie, or something else entirely, but the former would be a safe bet. Additionally, Paramount+ has ordered more content to expand on theYellowstoneuniverse: a new spin-off series titled1932is coming, and Season 5 of the flagship series has already been ordered.
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Yellowstone,1883and the upcoming1932are all created by Academy Award nomineeTaylor Sheridan, who has written critically acclaimed movies likeSicario,Hell or High Water, andWind River. He has also directed several episodes ofYellowstoneand1883, and executive producerDavid C. Glasserreleased an official statement in which he says working with Sheridan is a gift that keeps on giving:
“Taylor Sheridan has put roots down for the Dutton Family tree that stand strong and tall, with many branches that continue to engage record-breaking audiences. It is awe-inspiring to work with Taylor, ViacomCBS and the entire team on this universe.”
1883’s ensemble and star-studded cast features Academy Award nomineeSam Elliott, Grammy Award winnersTim McGrawandFaith Hill, Academy Award winnerBilly Bob Thornton,Isabel May,LaMonica Garrett,Marc Rissmann,Audie Rick,Eric Nelsen, andJames Landry Hébert.
Paramount+ premieres new episodes of1883on Sundays. Season 5 ofYellowstoneand1932are yet to get a release window.
