Although the latest spin-off will reportedly take place after the events of Yellowstone, fans are already being told not to expect any appearances by anyone who makes it out of the flagship show alive. According to reports about the new show, the shared setting of Montana will be the only common ground between the two shows. This is for the best, however. While it’s exciting to see that Beth and Rip’s love story will continue, an opportunity for a fresh break is an exciting development for the franchise going forward.

Yellowstone’s Spinoffs Have Surpassed The Main Show

Taylor Sheridan Continues To Expand The Yellowstone Universe

The expanding Yellowstone universe is overshadowing the flagship series, with The Madison being the latest exciting addition to the franchise. Sheridan may have struck TV gold when Yellowstone premiered in 2018, but his prequels quickly stole the spotlight. While 1883 and 1923 told stories of the Dutton Family, the Paramount+ originals stepped away from the soap opera storylines set in the present-day for sprawling tales of the family’s ancestors and their history in Montana. The spinoffs continued Sheridan’s habit of landing big names, with Sam Elliot and Tim McGraw starring in 1883 and Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in 1923.

However, star power and the Dutton name are where the similarities end between the shows. 1883‘s self-contained focus explored the story of Elsa Dutton and her pioneer parents struggling to trespass the West against impossible odds, giving it a throwback vibe to earlier eras of the genre. 1923 continued that story, showing the family’s ranching hardships during Prohibition and just ahead of the Great Depression. Like his other spinoffs, Sheridan’s upcoming The Madison will feature big names like Michelle Pfeiffer, and will continue to expand the universe outside the show’s established ensemble.

Beth & Rip’s Spinoff Risks Being Yellowstone Season 6

A New Spinoff Based On Well-Known Characters Risks Just Being A Continuation Of The Original Show

While they might live further from her brother Kayce and his family than they used to, those characters could still make appearances since they still live on their small part of the Dutton Ranch. Even though Lloyd may have turned down Rip’s offer to come be a cowboy on the new ranch, that doesn’t mean he won’t change his mind. This could add another Yellowstone fan-favorite to the cast. While it’s exciting to see Yellowstone‘s story continue, this does undercut the conclusive nature of season 5. That’s what makes something like The Madison so exciting.

The Madison Is An Exciting New Direction For Yellowstone

The Montana-Based Yellowstone Spinoff Will Introduce Fans To A Whole New Family To Become Obsessed With

Pfeiffer will play Stacy Clyburn, the mother of Abigail Reese (Beau Garrett) and Paige McIntosh (Elle Chapman). Suits star Patrick J. Adams will play McIntosh, an investment banker married to Paige, while Garett’a Abigail is a recently divorced mother of two. Matthew Fox has been added to the cast as Paul, while other stars like Kurt Russell have been rumored for the cast. All of these new stars are exciting because they bring fresh energy to the franchise. The shift in tone will give the Yellowstone universe a fresh perspective while reinforcing a consistent setting and universe.