Yellowstone ( U.S. TV series ) - wikipedia Yellowstone ( U.S. TV series ) Yellowstone Genre Drama Created by Taylor Sheridan John Linson Written by Taylor Sheridan Directed by Taylor Sheridan Starring Kevin Costner Luke Grimes Kelly Reilly Wes Bentley Cole Hauser Kelsey Asbille Brecken Merrill Jefferson White Danny Huston Gil Birmingham Composer ( s ) Brian Tyler Country of origin United States Original language ( s ) English No. of seasons No. of episodes 3 ( list of episodes ) Production Executive producer ( s ) John Linson Art Linson Taylor Sheridan Kevin Costner David C. Glasser Producer ( s ) John Vohlers Cinematography Ben Richardson Editor ( s ) Gary D. Roach Evan Ahlgren Camera setup Single - camera Running time 49 -- 92 minutes Production company ( s ) Linson Entertainment Bosque Ranch Productions Treehouse Films Release Original network Paramount Network Original release June 20, 2018 ( 2018 - 06 - 20 ) -- present External links Official website Yellowstone is an American drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson that premiered on June 20, 2018 on Paramount Network. It stars Kevin Costner, Wes Bentley, Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes, Cole Hauser, Dave Annable and Gil Birmingham. The series follows the conflicts along the shared borders of a large cattle ranch, an Indian reservation, land developers and Yellowstone National Park. Contents 1 Premise 2 Cast and characters 2.1 Main 2.2 Recurring 2.3 Guest 3 Episodes 4 Production 4.1 Development 4.2 Casting 4.3 Filming 5 Release 5.1 Marketing 5.2 Premiere 6 Reception 6.1 Critical response 6.2 Ratings 7 References 8 External links Premise Yellowstone follows `` the Dutton family, led by John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, under constant attack by those it borders -- land developers, an Indian reservation, and America 's first National Park. It is an intense study of a violent world far from media scrutiny -- where land grabs make developers billions, and politicians are bought and sold by the world 's largest oil and lumber corporations. Where drinking water poisoned by fracking wells and unsolved murders are not news : they are a consequence of living in the new frontier. It is the best and worst of America seen through the eyes of a family that represents both. '' Cast and characters Main Kevin Costner as John Dutton, a rancher who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. Josh Lucas portrays a young John Dutton in a recurring role. Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler Kelsey Asbille as Monica Dutton, Kayce 's Native American wife. Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton, the son of Kayce and Monica. Jefferson White as Jimmy Hurdstrom Danny Huston as Dan Jenkins Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater Recurring Dave Annable as Lee Dutton Wendy Moniz as Governor Lynelle Perry Gretchen Mol as Evelyn Dutton, the late wife of John Dutton and mother to Kayce, Beth, Jamie, and Rip. Jill Hennessy as Senator Huntington, an ally of Chief Rainwater. Patrick St. Esprit as Attorney General Stewart Ian Bohen as Ryan, a cowboy wrangler Denim Richards as Colby, a cowboy wrangler Michaela Conlin as Sarah Nguyen Heather Hemmens as Melody Golden Brooks as Geraldine Rainwater, wife of Thomas Rainwater. Barret Swatek as Victoria Jenkins, the wife of Dan Jenkins. John Aylward as Father Bob Guest Jeremiah Bitsui as Robert Long ( `` Daybreak '' ) Fredric Lehne as Carl Reynolds ( `` Kill the Messenger '' ) Timothy Carhart as A.G. Stewart ( `` Kill the Messenger '' ) Rudy Ramos as Felix Long ( `` Kill the Messenger '' ) Episodes No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers ( millions ) `` Daybreak '' Taylor Sheridan Story by : Taylor Sheridan & John Linson Teleplay by : Taylor Sheridan June 20, 2018 ( 2018 - 06 - 20 ) 2.83 `` Kill the Messenger '' Taylor Sheridan Story by : Taylor Sheridan & John Linson Teleplay by : Taylor Sheridan June 27, 2018 ( 2018 - 06 - 27 ) 2.07 `` No Good Horses '' Taylor Sheridan Taylor Sheridan July 11, 2018 ( 2018 - 07 - 11 ) 2.17 `` The Long Black Train '' TBA TBA July 18, 2018 ( 2018 - 07 - 18 ) TBD 5 `` Coming Home '' TBA TBA July 25, 2018 ( 2018 - 07 - 25 ) TBD 6 `` The Remembering '' TBA TBA August 1, 2018 ( 2018 - 08 - 01 ) TBD 7 `` A Monster Is Among Us '' TBA TBA August 8, 2018 ( 2018 - 08 - 08 ) TBD Production Development In 2013, Taylor Sheridan began work on the series, having recently grown tired of acting and begun writing screenplays. Having lived in the rural parts of states such as Texas and Wyoming, Sheridan purposely set the series in Montana and went about writing the first scripts in Livingston. On May 3, 2017, it was announced that the Paramount Network had greenlit its first scripted series, Yellowstone. Paramount issued a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series is set to be written, directed, and executive produced by Sheridan. Other executive producers include John Linson, Art Linson, Harvey Weinstein, and David Glasser. Production companies involved with the series include Linson Entertainment and The Weinstein Company. In October 2017, it was announced that following reports of sexual abuse allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein, his name would be removed from the series ' credits as would The Weinstein Company as well. On January 15, 2018, Kevin Kay, president of Paramount Network, clarified that Yellowstone will not have The Weinstein Company 's credits or logo on them, even though that company was involved in production. Furthermore, he stated that their intent is to replace Weinstein Television with the company 's new name in the show 's credits when available. On January 15, 2018, it was revealed at the annual Television Critics Association 's winter press tour that the series would premiere on June 20, 2018. Casting On May 15, 2017, it was announced that Kevin Costner had been cast in the series lead role of John Dutton. In June 2017, Luke Grimes, Cole Hauser, Wes Bentley, and Kelly Reilly joined the cast as series regulars. In July 2017, Kelsey Asbille was reported to have been cast in the main role of Monica. In August 2017, Dave Annable, Gil Birmingham, and Jefferson White were added to the main cast while Wendy Moniz, Gretchen Mol, Jill Hennessy, Patrick St. Esprit, Ian Bohen, Denim Richards, and Golden Brooks were set to recur during the first season. In November 2017, Michaela Conlin and Josh Lucas were added to the series in a recurring capacity. On December 19, 2017, Heather Hemmens was announced as having joined the cast in a recurring role. On June 13, 2018, Barret Swatek was reported to have been cast in a recurring role. Filming The series went into production in August 2017 at the Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, Montana which is standing in as the home of John Dutton. Filming also started that month near Park City, Utah. The production is using all three soundstages at the Utah Film Studio in Park City, which is a total of 45,000 square feet. The building also houses offices, editing, a huge wardrobe department and construction shops. By November, the series had filmed on more than twenty locations in Utah, including the Salt Flats and Spanish Fork. In addition filming had also taken place at various locations in Montana. Production was reportedly set to last until December. Release Marketing On February 28, 2018, a teaser trailer for the series was released. On April 26, 2018, the first full trailer was released. Premiere On June 25, 2018, the series held a screening at Seriesfest, an annual international television festival, at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, Colorado. Reception Critical response The series has been met with a mixed response from critics upon its premiere. On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds a 50 % approval rating with an average rating of 5.86 out of 10 based on 34 reviews. The website 's critical consensus reads, `` Yellowstone proves too melodramatic to be taken seriously, diminishing the effects of the talented cast and beautiful backdrops. '' Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the season a score of 53 out of 100 based on 26 critics, indicating `` mixed or average reviews. '' Ratings The two - hour series premiere of Yellowstone averaged 2.8 million viewers in live + same day and became the most - watched original scripted series telecast ever on Paramount Network ( or its predecessor Spike ). The premiere audience grows to nearly 4 million when the two encore airings of the premiere are factored in. The premiere audience more than doubled that of Paramount Network 's first scripted drama series, Waco and more than tripled the debut viewership of Paramount Network 's new comedy series, American Woman. It was later reported that the premiere 's Live + 3 Nielsen ratings revealed that 4.8 million viewers ultimately watched the premiere after delayed viewing was factored in. No. Title Air date Rating ( 18 -- 49 ) Viewers ( millions ) DVR ( 18 -- 49 ) DVR viewers ( millions ) Total ( 18 -- 49 ) Total viewers ( millions ) `` Daybreak '' June 20, 2018 0.4 2.83 0.5 2.48 0.9 5.31 `` Kill the Messenger '' June 27, 2018 0.3 2.07 TBD TBD TBD TBD `` No Good Horses '' July 11, 2018 0.4 2.17 TBD TBD TBD TBD References ^ Jump up to : Andreeva, Nellie ( May 3, 2017 ). `` Paramount Network Orders First Scripted Drama Series : Family Saga ' Yellowstone ' From Taylor Sheridan & Weinstein Co ''. Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` Yellowstone : Episode Guide ''. Zap2it. Retrieved June 21, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( June 21, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 6.20. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 21, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( June 28, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 6.27. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 28, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( July 12, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 7.11. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 12, 2018. Jump up ^ Walsh, Cory ( December 10, 2017 ). `` Costner : ' Yellowstone ' TV series will be ' postcard for Montana ' ''. Missoulian. Retrieved February 22, 2018. Jump up ^ Pierce, Scott ( October 12, 2017 ). `` Harvey Weinstein 's name removed from credits as made - in - Utah TV show ' Yellowstone ' kicks off cast auditions ''. The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved January 15, 2018. Jump up ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony ( January 15, 2018 ). `` Paramount Network Boss Addresses Harvey Weinstein 's Involvement In TWC Series ' Waco ' & ' Yellowstone ' ''. Deadline. Retrieved January 15, 2018. Jump up ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony ( January 15, 2018 ). `` ' Yellowstone ' : Taylor Sheridan On Working After ' Wind River ' & Paramount Network Boss On Moving Away From Weinstein Co ''. Deadline. Retrieved January 15, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( May 15, 2017 ). `` Kevin Costner To Topline Par Network Drama Series ' Yellowstone ' From Taylor Sheridan & The Weinstein Co ''. Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2018. Jump up ^ Lang, Brent ( June 23, 2017 ). `` Luke Grimes Starring in ' Yellowstone ' With Kevin Costner ( EXCLUSIVE ) ''. Variety. Retrieved March 31, 2018. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( June 28, 2017 ). `` Cole Hauser, Wes Bentley & Kelly Reilly Join Paramount Network 's ' Yellowstone ' ''. Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2018. Jump up ^ Hipes, Patrick ( July 13, 2017 ). `` Kelsey Asbille Joins Paramount Network 's ' Yellowstone ' In Reteam With Taylor Sheridan ''. Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( August 3, 2017 ). `` ' Yellowstone ' : Dave Annable, Gil Birmingham Set As Leads, Wendy Moniz To Recur In Paramount Network Series ''. Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( August 11, 2017 ). `` ' Yellowstone ' : Jefferson White Cast As Regular, Gretchen Mol To Recur In Paramount Network Series ''. Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( August 14, 2017 ). `` ' Yellowstone ' : Jill Hennessy, Patrick St. Esprit, More Set To Recur In Paramount Network Series ''. Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2018. Jump up ^ Otterson, Joe ( August 10, 2017 ). `` Paramount Network 's ' Yellowstone ' Casts ' Girlfriends ' Alum Golden Brooks ( EXCLUSIVE ) ''. Variety. Retrieved March 1, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( November 3, 2017 ). `` Michaela Conlin Joins ' Yellowstone ' ; ' Carnival Row ' Casts Ariyon Bakare ''. Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( November 30, 2017 ). `` ' Yellowstone ' : Josh Lucas Set To Recur In Paramount Network Series ''. Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( December 19, 2017 ). `` ' Yellowstone ' Casts Heather Hemmens ; Mike Dopud Joins ' The 100 ' ''. Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( June 13, 2018 ). `` Barret Swatek Joins ' Yellowstone ' ; Tony Curran In ' Ray Donovan ' ''. Deadline. Retrieved June 13, 2018. Jump up ^ Pierce, Scott ( August 17, 2017 ). `` Kevin Costner 's new TV series begins production in Utah ''. The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved January 11, 2018. Jump up ^ Pierce, Scott ( November 17, 2017 ). `` Kevin Costner 's new TV series ' Yellowstone ' is filming, and spending tons of money, all over Utah ''. The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved January 11, 2018. Jump up ^ Ramos, Dino - Ray ( February 28, 2018 ). `` ' Yellowstone ' Trailer : Kevin Costner Navigates The Best And Worst Of Frontier Life In Paramount Network Drama ''. Deadline. Retrieved February 28, 2018. Jump up ^ Pedersen, Erik ( April 26, 2018 ). `` ' Yellowstone ' Trailer : Kevin Costner 's Back Home On The Range In Paramount Network 's Neo-Western Drama ''. Deadline. Retrieved April 26, 2018. Jump up ^ Wenzel, John ( May 15, 2018 ). `` Lady Antebellum will make its Red Rocks debut as part of this year 's SeriesFest ''. The Know. Retrieved May 29, 2018. Jump up ^ Ramos, Dino - Ray ( May 30, 2018 ). `` SeriesFest Unveils Initial Lineup, Sets World Premiere Of NBC Drama ' New Amsterdam ' ''. Deadline. Retrieved May 31, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Yellowstone : Season 1 - Rotten Tomatoes ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved July 2, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Yellowstone : Season 1 - Metacritic ''. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 2, 2018. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( June 22, 2018 ). `` ' Yellowstone ' Premiere Draws All - Time High Viewership For Paramount Network ''. Deadline. Retrieved June 22, 2018. 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Question: when does the series yellowstone start on paramount
Answer: June 20, 2018