‘Yellowstone’ timeline explained: Where ‘1923’ Season 2 fits in Taylor Sheridan’s world

Harrison Ford stars as as Jacob in '1923,' the 'Yellowstone' prequel. (Trae Patton/Paramount+)

Harrison Ford stars as as Jacob in ‘1923,’ the ‘Yellowstone’ prequel. (Trae Patton/Paramount+)

Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone may have come to an end, but his Western world continues to expand, with new episodes of 1923 dropping weekly. Originally slated to be a limited series like its prequel predecessor, 1883, it seems Season 2 will be the last for this particular time period in the Dutton family’s origin story. However, there are more Yellowstone prequels — and sequels — in the works. Need a refresher on the Yellowstone timeline? We’ve got you covered. Here’s how, and in what order, to watch Yellowstone and all its spinoffs.

  • How to watch 1923 Season 2

  • Shows to watch if you like ‘Yellowstone’

Yellowstone timeline explained

While the hit show Yellowstone may have come out first, the Dutton family tree goes back much further than the Paramount show’s premiere. The series has two prequel stories out now, 1883 and 1923, with a third prequel, 1944, confirmed.

There are also reportedly several more Yellowstone sequels in the works, including The Madison (formerly titled 2024) and 6666 (currently on hold). With the second season of 1923 coming out this weekend, here’s a quick refresher on where (and in what order) to watch Yellowstone and its subsequent spinoffs.

1883

Starring Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, this Yellowstone prequel series follows members of the Dutton family as they travel west across the Great Plains towards Montana. All eight episodes of this limited series are currently streaming on Paramount+.

1923

In 1923, a new generation of Duttons struggled to maintain control of their ranch amidst the early stages of the Great Depression and under the pressure of Prohibition. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren star in this Yellowstone prequel. Season 1 is now streaming on Paramount+, and the series has already been renewed for Season 2.

Yellowstone

Yellowstone follows the modern-day Dutton family, owners of the largest ranch in Montana, as they deal with family drama, land disputes and tension with the neighboring Indian Reservation. Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Wes Bentley and Kelly Reilly star in the western drama. Yellowstone seasons 1–5 (the first half) are currently available to stream on Peacock. Yellowstone Season 5B hits the platform on Mar. 16, 2025.

What other Yellowstone spinoffs are coming out?

On top of 1883, 1923 and 1944 there are also modern spinoffs The Madison, 6666 and a Matthew McConaughey-led spinoff in the works, as well as another limited series featuring Dutton ancestors from the 1960s set to be released in the future.

 

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