Yellowstone (2018)
Paramount Network | Release Date: June 20, 2018
7.5
USER SCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 85 Ratings
USER RATING DISTRIBUTION
Positive:
63
Mixed:
9
Negative:
13
Watch Now
Stream On
Stream On
Stream On
Review this TV Series
VOTE NOW
 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Check box if your review contains spoilers 0 characters (5000 max)

User Reviews

User scoreBy dateMost helpful
8
ValBalApr 1, 2023
I love Yellowstone for its cowboy drama and breathtaking scenery, undeniable Kevin Costner charisma and a superb gallery of character. Though I must admit that there are many filler moments/episodes that do not move core narrative forward butI love Yellowstone for its cowboy drama and breathtaking scenery, undeniable Kevin Costner charisma and a superb gallery of character. Though I must admit that there are many filler moments/episodes that do not move core narrative forward but at this point, I feel so attached to these characters that even a bunkhouse having fun is satisfying to watch.… Expand
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
All this user's reviews
10
BrianDavid94Dec 19, 2022
One of the two new shows that I've enjoyed on TV in a long time. Been enjoying every season so far, although season three was on the boing side but 4 out of 5 seasons are rock solid.
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
All this user's reviews
9
TristanHemlockDec 15, 2022
Yellowstone is an incredible journey, like those you don't see anymore. This show that started out in 2018, is still one of the best if not the best TV series even as 2022 is coming to an end.

But the heart and soul of this show are itsYellowstone is an incredible journey, like those you don't see anymore. This show that started out in 2018, is still one of the best if not the best TV series even as 2022 is coming to an end.

But the heart and soul of this show are its characters, that feel as real as it can get. They make mistakes, they have their priorities, they teach us things good and bad, but above all it's the interaction between those characters and the lessons they learn and give to one another, that really defeat anything else currently on TV.

John Dutton, a man that only wishes to live his final days doing what he does best, has to be the main force stopping corporate or just vengeful interests from destroying his family and legacy. Kevin Costner shows why he's one of the best actors of his and even the current generation.

Beth Dutton is an amazing character. She's the true example of what a strong female character looks like. She's both the Sigourney Weaver and the Sarah Connor of Yellowstone. She's strong but vulnerable, she's smart but makes several mistakes in her personal life, she can take on anyone but she needs those she loves.

Rip Wheeler is in some ways the son John Dutton wanted, but no less loyal and caring than a real son. He'll do what it takes to defend what is his world, and those he loves. He'll not only fight fire with fire, but he'll bring napalm just to make sure once the enemies are down they don't get back up. He's not heartless, far from it. In many ways he's the wisest, seeing what others cannot see or refuse to see.

Kayce is perhaps the weakest link. From beginning until now he has still not figured out who he is, and where he stands. He's a good man in a world becoming darker and crueler. His intentions are always the best but he keeps getting pushed into situations that should've already eliminated all his doubts. And together in a similar line is Monica Dutton, Kayce wife. She at least has learned from her lessons, and set aside her doubts. She's the rock that keeps Kayce from falling apart. And where Beth is fire Monica is water.

Jamie at this point shouldn't be part of the show at all. If not for what he has done, at least because he knows nothing of loyalty or family. And he's always being used even by those he thinks he's using.

Join to memorable characters amazing filming, utilizing to their max the landscapes of Montana, and there's almost nothing in this show that fails in terms of quality.

Yellowstone is one of those shows that will be remembered for generations to come.… Expand
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
All this user's reviews
9
DErik60Dec 14, 2022
Strong characters, not so politically correct, a breath of fresh air. Never seen Kevin Costner so damn good
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
All this user's reviews
9
Roger-ThatAug 29, 2023
Engrossing. Conveys the asymmetric relationships between socioeconomic interests where little has changed over the centuries.
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
All this user's reviews
10
moviebuffersAug 11, 2019
Season One started out decent enough, certainly kept me consistently interested. It played out that I was excited about season two. Well this year season two has catapulted the show into my all time top ten. In fact, this is my currentSeason One started out decent enough, certainly kept me consistently interested. It played out that I was excited about season two. Well this year season two has catapulted the show into my all time top ten. In fact, this is my current favorite. Great storylines, magnificent scenery and Kevin Costner leads a great cast with flawless acting. John Huston was my favorite director ever and his Danny does a great job in a character that started out quite villainous but is now morphing into something more complicated. I can not currently recommend a TV show more heartily.… Expand
3 of 4 users found this helpful31
All this user's reviews
10
Michelle1414Aug 2, 2020
Great show. Not afraid to be it’s self. Good mix of drama, laughs and some great one-liners . . About an imperfect wealthy ( but you don’t hate them for it) family with strong family values .family dynamics in this show is great. A lot ofGreat show. Not afraid to be it’s self. Good mix of drama, laughs and some great one-liners . . About an imperfect wealthy ( but you don’t hate them for it) family with strong family values .family dynamics in this show is great. A lot of different personalities that work really well with each other . Keeps you interested from beginning to end . You find yourself sympathizing with These characters and there flaws even when you don’t agree with them. Kevin Costner is great in this.… Expand
3 of 4 users found this helpful31
All this user's reviews
0
KatschyJan 5, 2022
I loved Yellowstone season 1-3. Season 4 was a huge letdown. While the finale answered some “how is this gonna go?” moments…it felt as if the writers just gave up and gave the laziest effort ever. The wedding, the kid storyline is terrible,I loved Yellowstone season 1-3. Season 4 was a huge letdown. While the finale answered some “how is this gonna go?” moments…it felt as if the writers just gave up and gave the laziest effort ever. The wedding, the kid storyline is terrible, they treat him horribly and beths reaction to him calling her mama was so stupid - could have been such a “moment” but it was just annoying. Jamie’s story and especially Beth’s acting and scenes were just blah. They are overdoing it with Beth’s constant cunning and cold responses. That special thing that made her edgy and quite likable is now just getting cringy. 4 seasons of buildup for a huge moment of secrets to come to light was such a huge disappointment.… Expand
3 of 4 users found this helpful31
All this user's reviews
7
eded9999Jan 31, 2022
Good show, grity and raw, like tvshows used to be before all the woke nonsense of nowadays. Acting is good too.
It's start to get a bit TVish at the end with everything going like a bit too forced in order to "make thing happen".
Overall iGood show, grity and raw, like tvshows used to be before all the woke nonsense of nowadays. Acting is good too.
It's start to get a bit TVish at the end with everything going like a bit too forced in order to "make thing happen".

Overall i enjoy the show. First season only, i don't feel the need to progress more, since i feel it will suffer even more of TV writing.… Expand
2 of 3 users found this helpful21
All this user's reviews
9
carlossolracApr 30, 2022
First season is good and politically incorrect from the 2022 standard. The arguments about land rights and Indian tribal communities and local and state gov't are real and good.
2 of 3 users found this helpful21
All this user's reviews
9
tarekaliFeb 21, 2022
Yellowstone is a riveting, addictive series. I learned there is such a genre as neo-western, and it is as strong as ever. I do get old vibes of Dallas, but with a far stronger, grittier realism. This is one of the few series whose ratings goYellowstone is a riveting, addictive series. I learned there is such a genre as neo-western, and it is as strong as ever. I do get old vibes of Dallas, but with a far stronger, grittier realism. This is one of the few series whose ratings go up with each successive season, and a testimony of its success is multiple spin-off shows. Credit to Tyler Sheridan. I have always been a fan of Kevin Costner, and I can say without a shred of doubt this is his magnum opus. He commands every scene, with quiet strength, dignity and wisdom, honouring his forbears who kept the Dutton ranch going for a century and a half. By no means was this done without dark deeds, if anything the aspect that makes this series so compelling is the moral and ethical ambiguity of each character, on every side of the fence. This series is chock full of nuggets of wisdom and quotable lines, and one is very apt - “The angels have all gone, there are only devils left.” Secondly, the character of Beth played masterfully by Kelly Reilly is truly a wonder to behold, tragic and despicable at the same time, noble and contemptuous at once. To be forged in a moment of great disaster, and to be haunted by that for one's entire life, is a remarkably sad arc. Nevertheless, Beth shows the epitome of loyalty, courage and imagination, and in her own chaotic way is the antiheroic heart of this slowly dying family. I do not pity her, as it seems clear she is the ultimate survivor and saviour. We certainly see the rugged individualism and stoicism of the pioneer wild west, and perhaps the yearning to return to such macho bravado is driving the series popularity. It seems we live in untethered times with no grounded rules, creeds or codes. Folks yearn for a simpler era. There is a ruthlessness to life in this valley, nevertheless, there is mutual justice and support woven into life, where everyone truly knows everyone and is quick to reward or punish. Life on modern native American or Canadian First Nation reservations is almost never shown, especially in a positive or realistic light. I tremendously appreciate this show for demonstrating an unvarnished, unfiltered look into the harsh brutality of life on the res, as they say. The struggles to survive, to stay alive and out of prison, are all too real. The interesting aspect of Casino owning confederations buying back ancestral lands is quite well shown here, and I have seen parallels in the news. The legacy of the oppressed continues sadly, sown in seeds of past injustice. The stunning vistas of every scene are just majestic. Every single shot makes me yearn to learn to ride a horse and head on out at sunrise. Unspoiled beauty, the glory of Creation, such is the backdrop of Yellowstone. As Taylor Sheridan begins to build an empire, and as super positive reviews of 1883 roll in, it is clear he knows what he is doing in the multiple shows in the Sheridan-verse. I for one am not at all concerned about dilution or disillusionment. Onward to the frontier.… Expand
2 of 3 users found this helpful21
All this user's reviews
7
Dee-Jay_DeliDec 17, 2021
I'm currently two seasons in and while the show has good acting and is well shot, I'm not convinced it quite lives up to the ratings. The story and characters aren't quite as engaging as I hoped. The plot moves rather slowly and isn't he mainI'm currently two seasons in and while the show has good acting and is well shot, I'm not convinced it quite lives up to the ratings. The story and characters aren't quite as engaging as I hoped. The plot moves rather slowly and isn't he main focus. The characters aren't really likable and there's no real protagonist. The morals and values this show communicates are questionable too. It likes to pretend the cowboys answer to a higher authority when they really don't.

I'll finish the season but not sure if I will continue thereafter as I can't help but feel the show is a little overrated and the characters and story don't warrant further viewing.… Expand
2 of 3 users found this helpful21
All this user's reviews
10
gray44Sep 12, 2019
I just started watching this show and I saw most critics don't like it so I new that meant it would be good. So far into season one great casting, great writing and great acting Kevin Costner always gets negative reviews probably because heI just started watching this show and I saw most critics don't like it so I new that meant it would be good. So far into season one great casting, great writing and great acting Kevin Costner always gets negative reviews probably because he does not care what the critics think. He is one of the greatest actors alive today Hollywood will not admit it until he is 80 or 90 years old or after he is gone. They do this with actors who do not play politics with them. I love that about him his movies are always great and like any other actor he has had a couple that didn't do to well in the theaters but over all they are generally big hits because the people love him screw the politics he makes movies he likes now that he has made his money and if you like westerns then you love Kevin Costner. I want to thank him while he still young enough and alive for making movies I not only loved but I could watch with my whole family that is rare today.… Expand
3 of 5 users found this helpful32
All this user's reviews
3
jake-bAug 20, 2022
A preposterous right-wing fantasy, where the men are either righteous and accomplished murderers or craven cowards, environmentalists are ignorant rich kids and the hero, who wears a cowboy hat in the governor's office, brands his ranch handsA preposterous right-wing fantasy, where the men are either righteous and accomplished murderers or craven cowards, environmentalists are ignorant rich kids and the hero, who wears a cowboy hat in the governor's office, brands his ranch hands and murders any who dare to quit or have the misfortune to get fired.

Other than that, Kevin Costner is so decent and reasonable! And he wears the cowboy clothes so well! So what if he owns a ranch the size of Rhode Island, which his family got for nothing, pays next to no taxes on it and enjoys a multitude of unmentioned federal subsidies and supports? This is America and that's what we're fighting for is ... manhood, cowboy hats, the freedom to shoot bad guys with impunity and private ranches the size of Rhode Island subsidized by the state and federal government.… Expand
3 of 6 users found this helpful33
All this user's reviews
6
julianzSep 3, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It really is too melodramatic. Too many weird things happening in a single episode and suddenly you're done with season 1 and the story didn't evolve at all...… Expand
1 of 2 users found this helpful11
All this user's reviews
10
metacritiqueurJan 11, 2022
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 est à l'ancienne,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 est à l'ancienne, sans 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
1 of 2 users found this helpful11
All this user's reviews
7
Kimbo_2221Sep 4, 2020
Was really looking forward to this series and have a mixed review. Costner is fantastic as always and the photography is mindblowing.
The let down is the series jumps around too much instead of flowing from series to series which I findWas really looking forward to this series and have a mixed review. Costner is fantastic as always and the photography is mindblowing.
The let down is the series jumps around too much instead of flowing from series to series which I find frustrating.
That's why I rate it a 7, had it been freeflowing I would have given it a 9. It an ok series but a little disapponted… Expand
1 of 2 users found this helpful11
All this user's reviews
10
JerminatorDec 11, 2021
Best show on television right now. Great complicated characters and storylines. Definitely recommend for anyone who loves westerns
1 of 2 users found this helpful11
All this user's reviews
10
noshar30Dec 27, 2021
One of the best shows on television. Vulgar language May turnoff some viewers but storyline is interesting as it continues to develop. Needs to continue.
1 of 2 users found this helpful11
All this user's reviews
5
N_ck-czFeb 8, 2021
Dallas series remake.Backstabbing,inbreeding,lust and greed... All its here. At the end, its still only soap opera.
2 of 5 users found this helpful23
All this user's reviews
5
justinhowDec 14, 2021
It seems to me that this plays very much to a macho American culture where real men are hard working and playing cowboys and everybody else is just something less. This stereo type gets wearing after a while and I longed for a more subtleIt seems to me that this plays very much to a macho American culture where real men are hard working and playing cowboys and everybody else is just something less. This stereo type gets wearing after a while and I longed for a more subtle nuanced approach to the storyline and acting. Even the daughter is more macho than most men and the gay son just seems to be trodden upon. It is however beautifully shot and its production values are 1st rate.
It appears to be a show out of time, more suited to a few decades ago but I guess this is exactly what appeals to its fan base. I will try and get to 5 episodes (3 currently) in and hope things get better but I see little sign of it at the moment.… Expand
2 of 5 users found this helpful23
All this user's reviews
5
DeanomiteJun 27, 2020
As a big fan of Kevin Costner and especially his westerns (A Perfect World, Open Range especially), I wanted yo like this., His slutty daughter is interesting, otherwise it was sooooo boring, i stuck it out for 3 episodes so cannot speak past that.
1 of 3 users found this helpful12
All this user's reviews
3
JJJJan 3, 2023
You can admit that you like watching this series without trying to convince me that it’s good. It’s embarrassingly ridiculous and gets more and more more ludicrous as it goes. Best part is 2 minutes of the brilliant Dabney Coleman. Seriously.
0 of 1 users found this helpful01
All this user's reviews
2
MindurbidnissJan 9, 2023
Nothing here you haven't seen any where else. Especially nothing that justified the insane levels of hype surrounding this pseudo-neo-western. Performances were lackluster, with English actors trying to hide their accents, attempts aNothing here you haven't seen any where else. Especially nothing that justified the insane levels of hype surrounding this pseudo-neo-western. Performances were lackluster, with English actors trying to hide their accents, attempts a masculine posturing, and of course some good old fashioned subtle racism. There's obviously a target audience given this shows popularity, I'm not just a part of it... 2 points for some of the cinematography though.… Expand
0 of 1 users found this helpful01
All this user's reviews
4
JoeCoffeeJun 14, 2022
An entertaining series for sure, but the quality is hitting the skids in Season 4. The writer would appear to have overextended himself by allowing himself to become a one-man industry. He may be hot now, but in years to come I predict hisAn entertaining series for sure, but the quality is hitting the skids in Season 4. The writer would appear to have overextended himself by allowing himself to become a one-man industry. He may be hot now, but in years to come I predict his legacy will be tarnished by exceeding his creative capacity. In Season 4, the writer props up his lack of ideas by leaning on macho tropes which probably tickles the 'anti-woke' elements of his audience, but is off-putting for many others. (Personally, those dainty little dances the stunt riders perform are about the gayest thing I've seen in a Western, but to each his own.)
Cast is great, production lush, only limitations lie with the creator. Will probably pass if there's a Season 5.… Expand
0 of 2 users found this helpful02
All this user's reviews
Current TV Shows
By MetascoreBy User Score
1 92 The Pitt: Season 2
2 90 The Celebrity Traitors UK: Season 1
3 87 Hacks: Season 5
4 87 Industry: Season 4
5 87 Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal:...
6 85 The Beatles Anthology
7 85 The Traitors [UK]: Season 4
8 85 Bait: Season 1
9 84 Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
10 83 Lord of the Flies
11 83 Riot Women: Season 1
12 83 For All Mankind: Season 5
13 81 The Muppet Show (2026)
14 80 Outlander (2014): Season 8
15 80 The Other Bennet Sister: Season 1
16 80 The Mighty Nein: Season 1
17 80 The Comeback: Season 3
18 80 The American Revolution
19 80 One Piece (2023): Season 2
20 80 Dark Winds: Season 4
SEE ALL