4 Big Questions Driving the Yellowstone Universe

The end of Yellowstone left a bittersweet feeling in the hearts of fans and actors alike, with star Luke Grimes candidly sharing the emotional weight of saying goodbye to his iconic role as Kayce Dutton. However, the story isn’t completely over as Grimes is set to saddle up again in Y: Marshals, where Kayce trades ranching for a badge, promising viewers a blend of cowboy grit and law enforcement drama. As the Yellowstone universe expands, several spinoffs are in the works, including a series centered on beloved characters Beth and Rip.

Yet, not all spinoffs are panning out as planned; the much-anticipated 6666 seems to be stuck in development limbo, leaving fans wondering if they’ll ever see Jimmy Hurdstrom riding the range in Texas. In the meantime, new shows like The Madison promise fresh faces, with stars like Michelle Pfeiffer steering the Yellowstone legacy into uncharted territories.

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.