Yellowstone Spin-Off: Beth & Rip Episode 1 Trailer and Plot Revealed
The long-awaited Yellowstone spin-off focusing on Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler is finally taking shape — and the first details from Episode 1 are already sending waves through the fandom.
After months of rumours, cancelled reports, and changing titles, production is officially underway in Texas. Behind-the-scenes whispers and new casting calls have given fans a first glimpse into what promises to be a bold, emotional continuation of the Yellowstone legacy.
Filming Begins Under Tight Secrecy
From the start, the project has been wrapped in mystery. Early reports hinted at a working title of Dutton Ranch, but Cole Hauser (Rip) recently clarified, “It’s not Dutton Ranch — that’s not the name.”
Filming is taking place under the placeholder title Rio Paulo in Ferris, Texas, suggesting a major shift away from the familiar Montana setting. The move aligns with Taylor Sheridan’s expansion into Fort Worth, where his new production facility supports multiple projects including Landman Season 2.
The Texas location also taps into lucrative filming incentives while allowing Sheridan to build a new world for Beth and Rip’s next chapter.
Still, the decision has sparked debate among fans, since the Yellowstone finale showed Beth buying a ranch forty miles west of Dillon, Montana, in the Madison Valley. Some insiders believe The Madison — another rumoured spin-off — could connect to this new series through crossover storylines.
To balance authenticity, Texas will likely host interior shoots, while Montana continues to supply the show’s trademark wide-open landscapes — the same hybrid approach Sheridan used in 1883 and 1923.
What Episode 1 Reveals
The new series will centre on Beth and Rip’s marriage as they build a life away from the rest of the Dutton family. Hauser has teased that the show explores the couple’s “love, survival, and consequences” in a world without the Yellowstone Ranch safety net.
Confirmed returning cast members include Carter, while Colombian actor Juan Pablo Raba joins in an undisclosed role. Casting calls have also gone out for prisoners and child actors, hinting that Episode 1 may dive into darker and more emotional territory.
Industry sources suggest the series opens with a time jump, showing Beth in prison, possibly facing justice for killing her brother Jamie. After her release, she and Rip try to start anew — but peace never comes easy to a Dutton.
There’s also speculation that the couple’s storyline could explore parenthood, though this may unfold later in the season.
Delays, Release Window, and Sheridan’s Expanding Universe
Originally targeted for late 2025, the Beth & Rip spin-off has been pushed back to 2026 due to Sheridan’s packed schedule, which includes The Madison, 6666, 1944, and Landman.
While the secrecy and shifting timelines have frustrated some viewers, anticipation remains high. The spin-off promises a raw, character-driven story about love, loyalty, and redemption — the kind of Western intensity that built the Yellowstone empire.
What Fans Are Saying
Reactions online have been immediate. Many are intrigued by the rumour that Episode 1 opens with Beth behind bars. Could her prison time finally bring consequences for her ruthless streak — or simply set up her next act of vengeance?
Whatever the truth, one thing’s certain: Yellowstone’s most explosive couple is returning, and their next chapter might just be the most dangerous yet.