Yellowstone (2018)
Paramount Network | Release Date: June 20, 2018
7.5
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Generally favorable reviews based on 85 Ratings
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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
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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.
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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
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9
DErik60Dec 14, 2022
Strong characters, not so politically correct, a breath of fresh air. Never seen Kevin Costner so damn good
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9
Roger-ThatAug 29, 2023
Engrossing. Conveys the asymmetric relationships between socioeconomic interests where little has changed over the centuries.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10
JerminatorDec 11, 2021
Best show on television right now. Great complicated characters and storylines. Definitely recommend for anyone who loves westerns
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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.
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