00:00Yellowstone's future is in danger.
00:02Beth and Rip's spinoff series, which is arguably the most important Yellowstone sequel that
00:07will act as the sixth season of the prematurely cancelled series, is facing the risk of being
00:12revoked completely.
00:13Yes, you heard it right.
00:15First we got the news that the Dutton Ranch title was just a rumor, then Kohlhauser expressed
00:20that the show still has no story whatsoever.
00:23And now, we are struck with the news that the show might be cancelled completely.
00:27I mean, what the hell is happening to the Yellowstone universe, and why do we keep getting negative
00:32updates about one of its most anticipated shows?
00:35Let's talk about it.
00:36You might remember that after Yellowstone ended abruptly in the beginning of the year, Paramount
00:41has made a big announcement.
00:43In this announcement, they revealed that even though the original series has ended, this
00:47is not the end of the franchise.
00:49Instead, they are working on multiple new shows, mostly sequels, that will act as the future
00:55of the Yellowstone storyline.
00:57And the most prominent of the bunch is a spinoff series focusing on Beth and Rip and their
01:02new ranch.
01:03As a highlight on how much of a continuation this show is to the original Yellowstone,
01:07it was also stated that the release date will be November 2025, exactly a year after Yellowstone's
01:13final season premiere.
01:15Honestly, at the time, it felt poetic to hear these words.
01:19After all, we were heartbroken by how things were handled in Yellowstone's finale.
01:23And this new show presented a new hope for the future of the franchise.
01:27Plus, after waiting two years for Yellowstone Season 5 Part 1, and then yet another year
01:32for Part 2, it didn't feel too much to wait a year for a brand new show within the franchise.
01:37Correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I can tell, we were happy, excited, and hopeful
01:41for the future of this beautiful universe that we invested years in.
01:46And then, everything started to collapse once again.
01:48First, it is revealed that the title will be The Dutton Ranch, which sounded great, and
01:53yet Kohlhauser did not lose any time to crash our dreams about the title, as he said these
01:58were baseless rumors and the show will not have such a title.
02:02I don't know if it's just me, but he also sounded a bit bitter about it, as if the suggested
02:06title was an insult to the show or something, which I found odd.
02:10I mean, what is wrong with the Dutton name, am I right?
02:13Our beloved Kohlhauser did not stop there, though.
02:16Soon after this statement, he came out and said in June that the show was yet to have
02:20a clear storyline.
02:22Can you believe it?
02:23Remind you, this show was supposed to out in November, and now, just five months prior,
02:27they revealed that they don't have a scenario at hand.
02:30Which is crazy to me, and honestly, it is also pretty irresponsible.
02:34I mean, I lost the count of how many times Taylor shared and prioritized other shows of
02:39his over Yellowstone projects, but I know that this is one of those cases that we can
02:43absolutely blame his priority issues for.
02:46And now, just a couple of days ago, Paramount revealed that the show's release schedule
02:50has been updated and delayed to 2026.
02:54I mean, is any one of you shocked to hear this?
02:57Because honestly, after these blow after blows, I was already expecting such news.
03:02And guess what I expect to hear next?
03:04Of course, none other than the cancellation news.
03:07Because my friends, I'd like to remind you that we experiences the same exact process
03:10with Yellowstone season 5 part 2, they first postponed it for like a couple of times, and
03:16then BOOM, they revealed that this was actually the last season, and the show was cancelled.
03:21Seriously, like, I can't believe Paramount keeps disrespecting us like this over and over
03:26again, and yet here we are, still desperately hoping that we are wrong and things will turn
03:31out great in the end somehow.
03:33Now, the reason behind the delay seems to be a mix of factors.
03:37If you didn't know, Paramount Network recently merged with Skydance, which has caused some
03:42reshuffling and re-budgeting across several projects, not just the Dutton Ranch.
03:47And yes, despite Cole's dismissiveness of the title, I'll keep referring to the show like
03:51this until something better comes.
03:54Anyway, this merger probably means the studio is making sure the show gets the resources and support
03:59it deserves before filming begins.
04:01I mean, not gonna like.
04:03I kinda get it.
04:04After all, it's a big production with high expectations, and rushing it would be a disservice
04:09to the characters and fans like me who want the best.
04:12Do you see how I'm still holding on to the positive thinking?
04:15That's how much I adore this franchise, but let me know if I'm alone in this.
04:20Another practical reason is timing.
04:22Paramount's fall schedule for 2025 is already packed with Taylor Sheridan's shows, which
04:27I briefly mentioned just a second ago.
04:29Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 is slated for October 2025, and Landman Season 2 is set to
04:35drop in December.
04:37Admittedly, adding the Dutton Ranch to this crowded lineup might have been overwhelming.
04:42And yes, spacing out these shows more strategically will give each one room to breathe and shine.
04:48That being said, personally, I still struggle to understand how Mayor of Kingstown can be
04:53prioritized over the Yellowstone franchise.
04:55But hey, that's just me, I guess.
04:58So what exactly will the Dutton Ranch be about?
05:01As the title suggests, it follows Rip and Beth's journey, continuing the story from where
05:05Yellowstone left off.
05:07We know these two characters have been through so much, both separately and together.
05:12So it wouldn't be so surprising to hear that Rip's toughness and Beth's fierceness are
05:17going to be front and center in this new show, as they navigate what it means to run a ranch
05:22and a family.
05:23The story will explore Rip and Beth's relationship in more detail, including the ways they're
05:27trying to build a new legacy, all while handling the personal and external conflicts that come
05:32with their pasts.
05:33Plus, it's expected to address the possibility of Rip and Beth starting a family, something
05:38that's been hinted at, especially considering Beth's complicated history with infertility.
05:44It's a chance to see these two grow and evolve beyond what we witnessed in Yellowstone, giving
05:48us a new chapter filled with familiar faces and fresh challenges.
05:52As for the cast, right now, we know for sure that if the show actually comes to fruition,
05:58Cole Hauser and Kelly Riley are reprising their roles as Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton.
06:02It's comforting to know the actors who have brought these characters to life will be
06:06the ones continuing their stories, keeping that authentic connection alive.
06:11Alongside them, Finn Little will return as Carter, Beth, and Rip's young son.
06:16And I'm really excited to see them as a family.
06:19Unfortunately, besides these three, there's been little news about additional cast members,
06:23and filming has yet to officially start.
06:26Finn Little even posted a photo of himself sporting a cowboy hat and a beard, captioning it,
06:30been a big week, ready for the weekend.
06:33This sparked hope among us that the famous cowboy camp, which is a traditional start of
06:38filming gathering for Yellowstone productions, might be on the horizon.
06:42However, there's no official confirmation yet about the filming schedule.
06:46And with the series delay, it's likely production hasn't kicked off, which is a huge bummer.
06:51And I'm crossing my fingers at this point that we wouldn't get that dreadful cancellation
06:55news anytime soon.
06:57But my tongue was burned by Taylor and Paramount before, so I'm proceeding with caution.
07:02Let me know what you think, though.
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