The TV series Yellowstone is an American drama and western series that premiered in 2018 in the United States. .
In the series, we get to follow the Dutton family, who own and operate one of the largest cattle ranches in the United States - Yellowstone Ranch.
The plot revolves around conflicts and power struggles between the Dutton family and antagonists trying to gain control of the valuable land on which the ranch sits.
Someone called the series a modern version of Dallas where intrigue, power play and violence dominate the action. The series explores themes such as family dynamics, moral dilemmas and urban-rural conflicts.
Yellowstone takes place in the beautiful and vast nature of Montana where the landscape plays an important role in the story. It's hard to watch without being dazzled by the endlessly beautiful nature we viewers get to enjoy during each episode.
The series has an impressive ensemble of actors. Kevin Costner stars as John Dutton, the patriarch of the family. Other notable actors include Wes Bentley, Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes and Cole Hauser.
Yellowstone is created by Taylor Sheridan who is both screenwriter and director. Sheridan is known for his work in the modern western genre and has also written scripts for films such as Hell or High Water and Sicario.
3 Fast Facts about the series that you may not have known
Yellowstone has become one of the most popular television series in the United States. During season three, which aired in 2020, the series had over 6 million viewers per episode which on television. It made it the most-watched series on the Paramount Network that year.
The series is not set in Yellowstone National Park, despite its name. Instead, large parts of the series are filmed in Utah and Montana. The scenery around Montana's Bitterroot Valley and nearby areas were used to create the authentic feel of the fictional Yellowstone Ranch.
The series has already received several spin-off series where the plot takes place before Yellowstone. 1883 and 1923 which were well received by critics and fans alike. More series are on the way such as 6666 and 1944.
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Yellowstone has also leveraged its brand by licensing and producing various types of merchandise. It includes everything from clothing and accessories to collectibles and books.
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References to the series can be found in various contexts, including memes, parodies and quotes that spread on the internet and in social media. Which one might take as proof that Yellowstone has become part of the wider conversation and in pop culture?
