“Justice Rides Again!” — Yellowstone Spinoff Y: Marshals Saddles Up with Luke Grimes on CBS
The Yellowstone universe isn’t done blazing trails just yet. CBS has officially announced Y: Marshals, a gripping new spinoff starring Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, promising to bring the neo-Western drama to network television like never before.
Set to premiere midseason 2025–26 at 9 p.m. on CBS, this 13-episode series shifts the focus from ranch wars and family loyalty to the untamed world of frontier justice — and it’s already one of the most anticipated shows of next year.
From Ranch to Lawman: Kayce Dutton’s Next Chapter
Fans last saw Kayce Dutton torn between duty, honor, and family as Yellowstone neared its explosive conclusion. Now, in Y: Marshals, he trades Montana’s open plains for the high-stakes world of the U.S. Marshals Service.
According to Deadline, Kayce joins an elite team tasked with delivering “range justice” across the American West. The show blends his Navy SEAL precision with frontier grit, exploring how one man balances his haunted past with a dangerous new mission.
Grimes, who also serves as an executive producer, teased the project on Instagram with the cryptic caption: “Cowboys don’t say goodbye, they say see you later.” The post immediately set social media on fire, with fans flooding X (formerly Twitter) with excitement.
A New Vision: Action, Emotion, and Western Soul
At the helm is Spencer Hudnut, the acclaimed showrunner behind CBS’s SEAL Team. Known for his knack for military realism and emotionally charged storytelling, Hudnut promises to inject Y: Marshals with relentless action and cinematic energy.
Taylor Sheridan, the creative mind behind Yellowstone, will executive-produce alongside David C. Glasser and John Linson, though his involvement may be limited due to his upcoming Yellowstone: 1944 project. Even so, Sheridan’s fingerprints will likely be felt in the show’s tone and visual style.
Hudnut’s direction is expected to balance horseback chases, shootouts, and moral dilemmas, capturing the raw tension of Yellowstone while adapting it for CBS’s mainstream audience. Fans are already speculating about possible appearances from familiar faces like Beth (Kelly Reilly) or Rip (Cole Hauser) — though, for now, Grimes is the only confirmed returning star.
CBS Bets Big on the Yellowstone Legacy
CBS’s move to launch a Yellowstone spinoff marks a major gamble — and a major opportunity. The network aims to tap into the franchise’s massive global fanbase, which has made it one of the most-watched dramas in cable history.
Unlike streaming hits 1883 and 1923, Y: Marshals leans toward a procedural format, designed for weekly network television. However, that shift raises questions: Can CBS maintain Yellowstone’s gritty authenticity within its content limits — fewer expletives, less violence, and no nudity?
Some fans have voiced doubts on X, with one user writing, “No Sheridan writing? Hope it’s not watered down.” Others are cautiously optimistic, praising Hudnut’s SEAL Team experience as a perfect fit for Kayce’s next evolution.
Expanding the Dutton Legacy
The series will reportedly pick up after Yellowstone’s 2024 finale, which ended with Kayce turning in his badge — a decision that will clearly come back to haunt him. Y: Marshals may explore what brings him back into law enforcement, diving deep into his military past, his ties to Native communities, and his ongoing struggle between justice and morality.
Rumors suggest recurring appearances by Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) and Mo (Moses Brings Plenty) could tie the spinoff back to its Montana roots. With a big-budget production and a blend of Western mystique and procedural drama, CBS is aiming for both spectacle and heart.
The Next Great Western?
As Yellowstone closes one era, Y: Marshals looks poised to open another. It’s CBS’s boldest move yet — merging Sheridan’s storytelling power with network television’s broad reach.
If it can balance Kayce’s brooding complexity with Hudnut’s adrenaline-fueled direction, Y: Marshals could redefine the modern Western once again.
Fans won’t have to wait long to find out. Saddle up in 2026 on CBS or stream later on Paramount+ — and watch justice ride into a brand-new frontier.