Taylor Sheridan's new Yellowstone spin-off, Dutton Ranch, has become a critical and commercial success despite a turbulent production process. The show suffered several setbacks before and after its May debut, including the firing of showrunner Chad Feehan following disputes with other creatives, Ed Harris reportedly considering quitting over being misled about his role's size, and lead actor Cole Hauser confirming that Sheridan himself was not closely involved in day-to-day filming.

Despite the behind-the-scenes turmoil, Dutton Ranch has racked up 6 billion minutes watched, according to Nielsen ratings, and holds a "Certified Fresh" 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praised it for building on the strengths of the original Yellowstone while carrying the franchise into a new setting, marking a strong rebound after the lukewarm reception of the previous spin-off, CBS's Marshals.