Yellowstone (2018)

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Season 1
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 70
  3. Negative: 16 out of 70
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  1. AJ21
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    If theater is meant as an escape from our daily grind then Yellowstone succeeds. Beautiful scenery transfers us to a gorgeous scenic travel adventure experience. The acting is superb and the writing as well. Major plot lines and subplots along with excellent character development all join together raising the show to binge level heights!
  2. Voodoo123
    Apr 28, 2020
    7
    The fantastic cast, screenplay and call cinematography combine with a lavish production value to envelope you in the world of Yellowstone. The dramatic beats aren't exactly boundary breaking but serve their purpose well enough
  3. metacritiqueur
    Jan 11, 2022
    7
    Je découvre seulement cette série géniale sur la famille et le pouvoir. Moi qui adore la série Succession, je suis ravi de trouver cette version cowboy avec Kevin Costner !

    Les médias n'en parlent pas, et pour cause : elle ne sert pas la propagande des GAFAM woke qui souhaitent la déconstruction de notre passé, et la dissolution de l'idée de famille. Et c'est franchement rafraichissant    Je découvre seulement cette série géniale sur la famille et le pouvoir. Moi qui adore la série Succession, je suis ravi de trouver cette version cowboy avec Kevin Costner !

    Les médias n'en parlent pas, et pour cause : elle ne sert pas la propagande des GAFAM woke qui souhaitent la déconstruction de notre passé, et la dissolution de l'idée de famille. Et c'est franchement rafraichissant quand il n'y a pas cette idéologie des années 2020 derrière.    … Expand
  4. OutDorJustice80
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    Very much enjoyed it so far. Haven’t been this entertained in a long time. Give it a shot and see for yourself.
  5. shoulderoforion
    Jun 21, 2018
    8
    It's a bit classist & racially tone deaf, but I enjoyed the first episode immensely. Yellowstone reminds me of Longmire with better production value, and a deeper acting bench. Will be tuning in for more.
  6. dougbradshaw51
    Jun 21, 2018
    9
    I enjoyed it a lot. Many different plot lines going on, all relevant and the dynamics of the family are interesting and telling a pretty good story. The slutty tough sister is quite the gal, not really a family show. I'm looking forward to the next episode.
  7. cocaine_cowboy
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    Great show with the huge potential. Feels very Sheridan. If you've watched his movies and love them before you will more than likely enjoy this series too. I assume the first episodes should give us the detailed presentation and intriguing set-up while the other half of the show will develop in a very dramatic and frantic detective-like story.
  8. wordymouth
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yellowstone is a TV western featuring the timeless battle between cowboys and indians. Only this time, the battle takes place in present day and the indians win the day more often than not with the help of a casino.

    This is a joy to watch. The writing is crisp, the acting spot on, and the characters have a story to tell. When the patriarch of the Dutton family, played by Kevin Costner, does something particularly evil, it seems like he's doing it because he's trying to preserve a way of life. And when his youngest son, Kacey, shoots his brother-in-law (spoiler), we see his father, even though the son seeks distance from John Dutton.

    Yellowstone could end up seemingly melodramatic. However, I think it pulls back just enough to make it less of a soap opera. It feels more of an authentic telling of a family struggling to fit in even if they have been controlling Montana for five generations. Maybe its a Western thing; the cowboy always struggles.    … Expand
  9. merrjess
    Jul 12, 2018
    10
    epic show that keeps getting better with every episode! by far, the best show of the summer.
  10. SerraDragon
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    Reminds me of Game of Thrones but instead of dragons, Montana. Lots of characters each with their own motivation and personality differences. The pacing was slower and the movement not as crisp as I would have suspected but I have an inkling it's due to the episodes that follow tying together the pilot's breadcrumbs. It's a 10 from me because I want to see what happens next and theReminds me of Game of Thrones but instead of dragons, Montana. Lots of characters each with their own motivation and personality differences. The pacing was slower and the movement not as crisp as I would have suspected but I have an inkling it's due to the episodes that follow tying together the pilot's breadcrumbs. It's a 10 from me because I want to see what happens next and the characters are intriguing, despite their morality being questionable at best.… Expand
  11. jshopd
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Love the aspects such as profanity, sex, nudity. Closet dwellers, ostriches, and hypocrites of course will balk at it because they still believe it should be 1950's TV. We live in this world, not denial world. Great theme, very entertaining.
  12. Jugmonkey
    Jul 30, 2018
    10
    Bought episode as a flyer for a long flight and enjoyed it very much. Caught up on the rest of the available episodes after I got home, nice surprise for a new show. Big fan, love it.
  13. jimfoster
    Jul 19, 2018
    9
    Complex and nuanced characters. Surprising incidents. Unusual setting. Both action and drama. What more do you want in a TV series? I bought the season for $20 from iTunes and am glad I did.
  14. wrascle
    Aug 27, 2018
    9
    A very entertaining series, somewhere between Dallas and Silverado. Kevin has just enough villain in him to drive the plot.
  15. moviebuffers
    Aug 29, 2018
    9
    the first couple episodes are a bit hokey and contrived but so glad I stuck with it. Believe me - it gets much better around episode 5 and the last 2 are great TV. Am very much looking forward to season 2. I came for Costner and the scenery but I will come back for great entertainment. John Huston is my favorite director all time and his son Danny is the spittin' image and I could hearthe first couple episodes are a bit hokey and contrived but so glad I stuck with it. Believe me - it gets much better around episode 5 and the last 2 are great TV. Am very much looking forward to season 2. I came for Costner and the scenery but I will come back for great entertainment. John Huston is my favorite director all time and his son Danny is the spittin' image and I could hear John in his every intonation.… Expand
  16. GrantD243
    Sep 1, 2018
    7
    The best comparison for Yellowstone is that it is the Western version of Succession. The focus is on a rich, not very likable, family who does a lot of bad things and has a lot of drama. We see how different each member of the family is and why they are all fairly hostile towards each other despite being a family. This is a slow burn family drama that has some action mixed in, and at timesThe best comparison for Yellowstone is that it is the Western version of Succession. The focus is on a rich, not very likable, family who does a lot of bad things and has a lot of drama. We see how different each member of the family is and why they are all fairly hostile towards each other despite being a family. This is a slow burn family drama that has some action mixed in, and at times it almost steps into soap opera territory. It can be boring at times, and it can very well be unbelievable at times. Taylor Sheridan's need to kill someone off in nearly every episode becomes a little predictable and honestly a little disappointing. Someone doesn't have to die every episode for the audience to stay interested. I was expecting a project under Taylor's full control to focus heavily on character development and the emotional side of things, but he barely dips below surface level with many of his characters. The story of the show also starts to lose steam after the first four episodes, which were pretty good, as it starts to stretch storylines to fit the runtime. However, the selection of Western shows on TV is not very deep right now, and this does fill that void for me. It has lots of issues, but is still an entertaining show, and I plan on watching season 2.… Expand
  17. vday
    Aug 5, 2018
    10
    Totally engrossed in it now. Kelly Reilly is definitely the key to much of it's success. Only critic is that every back story is angry, troubled or depressed. As if everyone is just gonna throw in the towel at some point... Add some "reason to live" plot lines. But I'll keep watching!
  18. Starstruck
    Oct 23, 2019
    7
    Nice series, it kept things goin' for me...One of them that i 'm looking forward to watching the next episode..

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#31 Most Discussed TV Season of 2018
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#38 Most Shared TV Season of 2018

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Richard Roeper
    Dec 14, 2018
    75
    “Yellowstone” is consistently engrossing, even when the material is extra pulpy and the multiple storylines become more than a bit confusing and muddled.
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  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jun 27, 2018
    50
    The story refreshingly shirks Dallas-style melodrama, but its violent, tragic twists often lacks the intended impact, because it feels we've ridden this dolorous trail too many times before. [25 Jun - 8 Jul 2018, p.11]
  3. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    Jun 20, 2018
    30
    A series that begins as a ponderous horse opera and develops into a somewhat preposterous soap opera.
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