Taylor Sheridan’s 10/10 Crime Thriller That Almost Got Banned Is Officially Making a Comeback
Taylor Sheridan’s 2015 crime thriller *Sicario* has seen a rise in viewership on HBO Max’s US streaming chart, adding to the continued popularity of projects associated with the writer and producer. The film helped establish Sheridan as a screenwriter before his later success with *Yellowstone* and other television series, making its renewed attention significant for his wider career.
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, *Sicario* was critically acclaimed but faced controversy in Mexico, where the then-mayor of Juárez said it depicted the city negatively and encouraged residents to boycott it. Sheridan’s current shows remain prominent on Paramount+, with *Lioness* season three leading its global chart ahead of *Yellowstone*, *Dutton Ranch* and *Tulsa King*, according to FlixPatrol.
- *Sicario* is gaining viewers on HBO Max.
- The film helped launch Taylor Sheridan’s writing career.
- It previously prompted boycott calls in Juárez.