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Is Texas prepared to welcome the fierce duo of Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler? The new series Dutton Ranch, helmed by executive producer and showrunner Chad Feehan of Lawmen: Bass Reeves fame, delves into the lives of these iconic Yellowstone characters as they embark on a new journey in south Texas. This new chapter unfolds after the traumatic assassination of John Dutton, portrayed by Kevin Costner, and the subsequent sale of the cherished family ranch to the Broken Rock reservation.
Set to premiere globally on Paramount+ on Friday, May 15, the first season consists of nine episodes, brought to life by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios. Finn Little returns as Carter, the surrogate son of Rip and Beth, alongside a star-studded cast including Annette Bening, Ed Harris, Juan Pablo Raba, Jai Courtney, J.R. Villarreal, Marc Menchaca, and Natalie Alyn Lind.
The series’ press release paints a vivid picture of the narrative: “As Beth and Rip strive to forge a future together, far from the shadows of Yellowstone, they confront harsh new realities and a formidable rival ranch determined to protect its empire. In South Texas, blood ties are deep, forgiveness is rare, and the price of survival might be one’s very soul.”
The first teaser for Dutton Ranch offers an enticing glimpse of what’s ahead. It opens with Rip discovering a dead body on their property, a scene reminiscent of his days under John Dutton’s leadership. Another moment shows Beth, visibly shaken and armed, approaching police officers. The teaser continues with a shot of Beth and Rip on their new porch, exhausted. “What a day,” Beth sighs, to which Rip replies, “Welcome to Texas,” handing her a drink.
The teaser, set against a country rendition of Eminem’s “Till I Collapse,” features a montage that includes Rip firing a gun, Beth confidently entering a meeting, Rip in a brawl, and Harris as Everett McKinney, the town’s vet. A particularly intriguing scene showcases a charged exchange between Beth and Bening’s Beulah Jackson, the shrewd and captivating leader of a major Texas ranch.
“A legacy is a beautiful thing,” says Beth to Beulah. “But only if it survives.” The two women stare each other down before another series of explosive images flashes on the screen, ending with Rip and Beth slow-motion walking away from a trailer on fire.
More details will undoubtedly be revealed before the series’ spring premiere. Until then, 5 seasons of Yellowstone are streaming on Peacock and more amazing series from the Sheridanverse are available on Paramount+.