Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Yellowstone’ Replacement Officially Crowned TV’s #1 Show

Marshals, the Yellowstone spin-off starring Luke Grimes, has become CBS’s most-watched scripted drama as its second season begins. The result suggests the series has retained a substantial audience despite an initially negative reception, strengthening its position in the Yellowstone franchise.

The Season 2 premiere, which aired on 4 October, drew 8.2 million viewers in Nielsen live and same-day figures; Tracker drew 7 million. Marshals previously reached more than 20 million viewers across platforms and surpassed Tracker, but a full comparison with its first season will take longer because Nielsen’s 35-day figures include streaming audiences.