Though he may never speak very highly about the business side of television, Taylor Sheridan undoubtedly has a passion for storytelling, as evidenced by the seven drama series that are currently active within the 2026 TV schedule. Yellowstone was the franchise goose that started it all, and for all that I enjoy Dutton Ranch and Marshals, the mothership western’s controversial final season will always spark “What could have been…” regrets. Now, though, Sheridan shared a fuller explanation for the chaos, and I finally understand.
