In Dutton Ranch Episode 2, Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton relocate to Texas and repurpose a mine shaft as a new, clandestine dumping ground for Wes DeCoite’s body, signaling a return to the series’ grim traditions as a new ranch hand watches and trouble looms.
Variety’s two-episode premiere recap of Dutton Ranch (a Yellowstone spin-off) follows Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler as they navigate a burned ranch, shifting loyalties, and a web of murder and power plays, introducing new players like Beulah Jackson and Oreana while keeping fans guessing about the season’s dark twists.
The Hollywood Reporter interviews director Christina Voros about the Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch, which opens with Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler back on screen. In the premiere, their Montana ranch is burned to the ground, forcing the couple to relocate to Rio Paloma, Texas, and setting up new adversaries (Beulah Jackson and Everett McKinney). Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser are now executive producers, with Taylor Sheridan shaping the show’s DNA and Chad Feehan serving as showrunner. Voros directed the first two episodes and discusses the balance between honoring Yellowstone’s legacy and launching a fresh frontier, as the series contemplates future seasons and potential crossovers.
Yellowstone universe expands with Dutton Ranch, a two-episode series premiere on Paramount+ releasing May 15, following Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler as they contend with a ruthless rival ranch; new cast members include Annette Bening and Ed Harris. Subsequent episodes drop Fridays at 3 a.m. ET. Viewers can watch on Paramount+ with two plan options (ad-supported $8.99/mo or ad-free $13.99/mo), including a seven-day free trial via Amazon Prime Video add-on; the series also airs on Paramount Network on Fridays and may be streamed with a separate five-day DIRECTV free trial.
The Yellowstone universe expands with a Beth Dutton–Rip Wheeler spin-off, Dutton Ranch, set in Rio Paloma, Texas. Amid controversy over a fired showrunner, early critics are buoyant, with Rotten Tomatoes starting at 100% from eight reviews and praise for returning to the Yellowstone tone. The series looks promising but faces the test of more reviews and long-term consistency. It premieres two episodes on Paramount+ on May 15, 2026, with weekly Friday airings on Paramount Network.
Paramount+ released the first trailer for the Yellowstone spin-off Dutton Ranch, following Beth and Rip Wheeler after they move from Montana to Texas; the clip teases danger with new cast members Ed Harris and Annette Bening, and the series premieres May 15.
USA TODAY unveils a photo gallery and details for the Yellowstone universe spinoff Dutton Ranch, showing Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler moving from Dillon, Montana to Texas for a bold new frontier. The cast includes Ed Harris as vet Everett McKinney and Annette Bening as rancher Beulah Jackson, with an grown-up Carter and his girlfriend Oreana joining the landscape. The first two episodes premiere May 15 on Paramount+ and Paramount Network, accompanied by a trove of stills from the new frontier.
The Yellowstone universe expands with a Texas-set spinoff, Dutton Ranch, following Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler as they relocate from Montana to a fixer-upper ranch in South Texas and clash with Beulah Jackson; Ed Harris joins as Everett McKinney, with the nine-episode first season premiering May 15 on Paramount Network and Paramount+.
The Yellowstone universe continues with the Texas-set spinoff Dutton Ranch, reuniting Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler. The nine-episode first season premieres May 15 on Paramount+ with an initial two-episode debut, as Beth and Rip relocate from Montana to Texas and confront a ruthless rival ranch alongside a cast that includes Ed Harris and Annette Bening.
Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler headline the Yellowstone universe’s new spinoff, Dutton Ranch, which Paramount+ describes as a fresh Yellowstone series. The nine-episode first season will debut with a two-episode premiere on May 14 on Paramount+ (May 15 on Paramount Network at 8 p.m.), with Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser returning, Finn Little back as Carter, and an ensemble including Annette Bening and Ed Harris. Created by Chad Feehan, the series sends the couple into South Texas to build a future away from Yellowstone while facing a ruthless rival empire.
Jai Courtney has been cast in the upcoming 'Yellowstone' spin-off 'The Dutton Ranch,' which stars Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser as Beth and Rip. The series will focus on their life managing the Dutton Ranch amid challenges, with Courtney playing an unpredictable ranch foreman. The show is produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, with Taylor Sheridan as an executive producer.
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser discuss their characters' future in 'Yellowstone' as the show returns with its season 5B premiere, revealing dramatic developments including John Dutton's death. The actors express trust in creator Taylor Sheridan's storytelling, hinting at potential for a sixth season. They reflect on the enduring appeal of Beth and Rip's relationship, characterized by deep devotion and old-fashioned romance, and tease upcoming plot twists and emotional moments in the series.
Fans of the TV series Yellowstone were shocked to discover that Cole Hauser, who plays the character Rip Wheeler, also appeared in the 2000 film Pitch Black alongside Vin Diesel. A comparison photo circulating on Instagram sparked a discussion among fans, highlighting Hauser's versatility as an actor. The revelation surprised many, as they had not realized that the same actor portrayed both Rip Wheeler and the character William J. Johns in Pitch Black. Fans can now binge-watch Yellowstone on Peacock and rent or buy Pitch Black on Amazon to witness Hauser's transformation.
"Yellowstone" star Kelly Reilly suggests that Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler may not end up together in the final season of the show. Reilly explains that Beth is haunted by her past, filled with regrets and secrets that Rip doesn't know. She believes that Beth is certain she will lose him and feels immense guilt over her inability to have biological children. Reilly predicts that this storyline will have dire consequences for their relationship and that Rip discovering Beth's secret could also impact Jamie, her adopted brother. Despite the uncertainty, Reilly praises the on-screen chemistry between her and Cole Hauser, who plays Rip.
Fans of the popular TV series Yellowstone are growing impatient for the release of season 5 part 2, with many taking to Instagram to express their frustration after a recent post from character Rip Wheeler (played by Cole Hauser) hinted at the show's current status. While it's unclear when new episodes will drop, a trailer released in January confirmed that season 5 will pick back up in summer 2023. The show's network has also assured fans that Kevin Costner, who plays patriarch John Dutton, will still be a part of the drama.