The past two months have been pretty huge for the Yellowstone franchise, first with Luke Grimes’ Marshals closing out its first season with a danger-filled finale, and now with Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly’s Dutton Ranch set to wrap up its own violent and emotionally hectic freshman outing. (To say nothing of Taylor Sheridan recently reflecting on Kevin Costner’s exit drama.) The latter series also suffered a behind-the-scenes blow when creator and showrunner Chad Feehan exited the series.
Thankfully, that empty saddle has now been filled with a TV vet whose past efforts have me feeling pretty confident that Season 2 is in good hands, and he’s got experience writing for one of the greatest TV characters to ever wear a cowboy hat. (I’m talking about Justified’s Raylan Givens, for those keeping score.)
