The Taylor Sheridan-created storyline we’re all dedicated to watching has expanded far beyond the modern Dutton family. There are four and a half seasons of Yellowstone (plus, the second half of the fifth season still in the works). Not to mention, plenty of spinoffs, prequels, and anything in between!
This means that not only are there a bunch of different storylines to follow, but there is also a surplus of characters to know now, too. (Thank goodness we have a Dutton family tree that can walk us through everyone!)
So, before we go ahead and explain each series and how they connect, the ones you should know are: 1883, 1923, and 6666. Plus, we also got word of a new unnamed Yellowstone spinoff, which is said to star Matthew McConaughey! While some of these shows are available to stream, others are still awaiting a premiere.
Keeping up with the Dutton family timeline might seem overwhelming, but it’s nothing you can’t handle! Here, you’ll find our guide to every Yellowstone spinoff series, so you won’t miss a single beat.
1883 Prequel
The Duttons, as we know them in Yellowstone, are the most powerful family in Montana. But the story of how it came to be started all the way back in the late 1800’s, which is exactly what the show 1883 centers around. The prequel follows James and Margaret Dutton—played by the country music couple, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. As the family migrates from Fort Worth, Texas to claim land in Montana, the characters face bloody battles, family hardships, and the many dangers of the lawless west. 1883 aired for just one season, which you can stream on Paramount Plus.
1923 Prequel
Carrying on the storyline from 1883—with a slightly new generation of characters—we see how the Dutton family progresses with their newfound power and land ownership in Montana. Season 1 premiered back in December 2022, and it follows Cara and Jacob Dutton (played by legendary Hollywood stars Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford) and the turmoils they went through while defending their new land throughout the Prohibition and the Great Depression. Season 2 of 1923 is expected to release sometime in 2024.
6666 (Four Sixes)
Stepping away from the Montana storyline, 6666 (pronounced “four sixes”) will tell the story of a real ranch by the same name in West Texas, according to Entertainment Weekly. Just like Yellowstone, it will be a modern day Western “where world class cowboys are born and made,” according to the official logline provided to TVLine. You might recognize 6666 from season 4 of Yellowstone when Jimmy was sent there to work. There’s no news yet on whether Jimmy or any other Yellowstone characters will be in the show, but here’s to hoping! The premiere date is yet to be announced, but we will update with more information as we find out.