Cade McPherson Needs to Return on ‘Y: Marshals’
It’s already been confirmed that Y: Marshals will be introducing Logan Marshall-Green as Pete Calvin, one of Kayce’s buddies from his military days. This is great news because it means that the series won’t ignore that dark period in Kayce’s life the way that Yellowstone did. At the very least, he’ll have someone by his side who knows what he’s been through. But while the inclusion of Pete Calvin is a step in the right direction, Yellowstone‘s Season 5B really set up the Kayce spin-off by introducing Cade McPherson at the eleventh hour. First appearing in one of Yellowstone’s final episodes, “The Apocalypse of Change,” Cade is called on by Kayce to help him during his investigation into Jamie’s (Wes Bentley) involvement in their father’s murder. Appearing only in one more episode (“Counting Coup”) after that, offering Kayce the information he needed to go after Grant Horton (Matt Gerald), the man who actually pulled the trigger.
The truth is that we know very little about Cade other than the fact that he and Kayce were on the teams together back in the day. It’s clear from his two short appearances that he still maintains some level of government intelligence, priding himself on his ability to track people down and find information not privy to others. We also know that he’s vigilant when it comes to communication, forcing Kayce to contact him only through unmonitored apps and alternate means. Whatever direction that Y: Marshals goes, Cade is one Yellowstone character who deserves some sort of mention or appearance.
‘Y: Marshals’ Should Expand on Kayce’s Past as a Navy SEAL
‘Y: Marshals’ Will Take the Yellowstone Universe in a New Direction
No matter if Y: Marshals includes elements of Kayce’s past or characters like Cade McPherson, the Yellowstone sequel is going to be vastly different from the original. No more land-grabbing plots or soapy Dutton family drama, this series looks to be an action-packed, introspective drama that seems to blend what folks love about shows like SEAL Team or Longmire with the neo-Western setting and characters from Yellowstone. There’s a lot to be excited about now that the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch is out of the picture, and however Kayce and his family manage the next distinct phase of the former cowboy’s life, it’s bound to be a thrilling ride that fans of the original horse opera will grip tightly. As we wait for a plethora of other Yellowstone-related projects to come to fruition, Y: Marshals stands apart as its own unique brand of justice that will bring the cowboy back to network television like never before. We can’t wait.
While Y: Marshals won’t premiere on CBS until 2026, Yellowstone is available for streaming on Peacock.
