Yellowstone (2018)

Kernel Score: 91% · 3,014 ratings

Genres: Western, Drama

First aired: 2018-06-20

Seasons: 5 · 53 episodes

Is Yellowstone worth watching?

Worth watching. A glossy, violent modern Western about a ranching family defending its land. It is melodramatic and often soapy, but the scenery, the feuds and the strong leads make it very easy to keep watching.

Watch it if you

  • like family power struggles
  • enjoy modern Westerns and big landscapes
  • want a long show to settle into

Skip it if you

  • dislike violence or soapy plotting
  • want realistic rural drama

Best for: Binge weekend

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Yellowstone

  • Stream: Fubo, Peacock, Philo, YouTube TV
  • Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Follow the violent world of the Dutton family, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. Led by their patriarch John Dutton, the family defends their property against constant attack by land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first National Park.

Yellowstone parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Yellowstone is a TV-MA western drama with frequent violence and a very high body count, centered on a ruthless ranching family.

  • Violence & scariness: Intense — The series is described as a violent world with constant conflict; reviewers note an implausibly high body count and near-constant escalation to hostility and murder.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: Some — The TV-MA rating suggests some mature sexual content, though signals do not detail its extent.
  • Language: Moderate — The TV-MA rating indicates mature dialogue consistent with a gritty adult drama.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like Yellowstone

If you liked Yellowstone, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • 1883 (2021) — 92%: Prequel following earlier generations of the same family
  • 1923 (2022) — 90%: Another chapter in the same family saga
  • Lonesome Dove (1989) — 88%: Classic Western miniseries with real emotional depth
  • Justified (2010) — 89%: Modern Western-flavoured crime drama with sharp characters
  • Deadwood (2004) — 88%: Rough, literate Western with brutal power struggles
  • The Sopranos (1999) — 98%: Another family-and-power drama about holding an empire together

Cast

  • Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton
  • Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton
  • Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton
  • Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler
  • Kelsey Asbille as Monica Dutton
  • Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton
  • Ryan Bingham as Walker
  • Finn Little as Carter
  • Ian Bohen as Ryan
  • Forrie J. Smith as Lloyd

Yellowstone FAQ

Is Yellowstone worth watching?

Worth watching. A glossy, violent modern Western about a ranching family defending its land. It is melodramatic and often soapy, but the scenery, the feuds and the strong leads make it very easy to keep watching.

Where can I watch Yellowstone?

In the US you can stream Yellowstone on Fubo, Peacock, Philo and YouTube TV and buy it from Prime Video, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Yellowstone OK for kids?

Yellowstone is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Yellowstone is a TV-MA western drama with frequent violence and a very high body count, centered on a ruthless ranching family.

What shows are like Yellowstone?

If you liked Yellowstone, try 1883, 1923, Lonesome Dove and Justified.