Kelly Reilly has some thoughts about the Yellowstone franchise killing an original character.
2026 has been big for Taylor Sheridan's crowning jewel. A little over a year since Yellowstone ended, he has already been able to continue the Duttons' story in a couple of ways. While past spinoffs were all prequels, the producer launched two sequels following the new generation of the famed family. Firstly, Reilly teamed up again with Cole Hauser as Beth and Rip in Dutton Ranch on Paramount+ and secondly, Luke Grimes reprised his role as Kayce in Marshals on CBS.
Both shows take place after the death of John III in Yellowstone, as his remaining kids move forward with their lives. Beth and Rip's ideal life in remote Montana was cut short by a tragedy, forcing them to start all over again in Rio Paloma, Texas. So far, things haven't been easy for the couple, especially as they deal with Carter's rebellious age. However, at least their little family is still intact, as the same couldn't be said with Kayce. Motivating the events of Marshals, John III's youngest was unexpectedly widowed with the death of Monica.
Addressing the latest family tragedy, Reilly told TVInsider that Monica's death happened before the events of Dutton Ranch. This meant that Beth and Rip were able to join Kayce and Tate to say goodbye to their matriarch. Beyond that, she also assumed that despite not showing it on-screen, the communication between the siblings is regular. Read her full quote below:
I think that happened before our show started in a story world. I imagine Beth and Rip had gone to Monica’s [funeral]. There has been some connection, and our story started after that. [Because of] the time thing, we didn’t see it in our story. But I would absolutely imagine that there’ll be some checking in on [Beth Dutton’s] brother, and we just didn’t see it this year. I think it’s something that was a missed opportunity, quite honestly, but we’re all both trying to start up these big shows. And I think we can see where there are gaps, and we see where things need to be fixed.
When Yellowstone ended, it did so with the sale of the Dutton Ranch back to Broken Rock Indian Reservation. Meanwhile, Kayce and his family kept East Camp as their homebase, which is still the case in Marshals. Unfortunately, as gradually revealed in the CBS series, their happy life was shattered when Monica got sick and eventually passed away. Kelsey Asbille's absence from the cast list was the first major clue about her dark fate, with the show's marketing heavily hinting at it.
Going back to introduce a new tragedy was inevitable when launching both sequels. It would have been impossible to find a new story for Kayce after Yellowstone had he kept his ideal life, as it wouldn't make for a compelling narrative. The death of Monica forced him to forge a new path, including joining Calvin's U.S. Marshals team. Meanwhile, the people behind the series have yet to figure out Tate's future aside from being tied to the Dutton family.
Both Dutton Ranch and Marshals are renewed for season 2. While the shows have several lingering questions that need to be addressed, arguably the biggest factor coming into their sophomore year is to see a crossover. Admittedly, that's going to be a little difficult, considering Beth and Rip's new home in Texas, but it isn't impossible, especially if the goal is to strengthen the Yellowstone franchise.
CBS Sets Fall Dates for ‘Marshals,’ ‘Survivor’ and More
CBS has set its fall premiere dates, and as has been the case for the past few seasons, most of the network’s lineup will launch in early October.
Reality staples Survivor and The Amazing Race will debut a bit earlier, as will 60 Minutes. But all of CBS’ scripted series are set to premiere over six days starting Oct. 4. Marshals and Tracker — the two most watched shows on network TV last season, excluding live sports — are up first that night, remaining in the Sunday night spots they occupied last season.
FBI and CIA follow on Oct. 5, with each show moving up an hour (to 8 and 9 p.m. ET/PT) from their spots last season as CBS eliminated its Monday comedy block for 2026-27. True crime show Harlan Coben’s Final Twist follows at 10 p.m.
An all-NCIS lineup remains on Tuesday nights starting Oct. 6, with newcomer NCIS: New York sandwiched between the flagship series and prequel NCIS: Origins. CBS’ two other new fall series, comedy Eternally Yours and drama Cupertino, premiere Oct. 8 along with Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage and Elsbeth. Ghosts and Matlock are set for midseason premieres, but a pair of Ghosts specials will air on Oct. 29 and Dec. 10 tied to Halloween and Christmas. The Friday lineup of Sheriff Country, Fire Country and Boston Blue debuts Oct. 9.
CBS’ fall premiere dates are below. All times are ET/PT unless noted, and new shows are marked with an asterisk.
Sunday, Sept. 13
7:30 p.m.: 60 Minutes (approximate; follows NFL doubleheader)
Wednesday, Sept. 23
8 p.m.: Survivor
Wednesday, Sept. 30
9:30 p.m.: The Amazing Race
Sunday, Oct. 4
8:30 p.m.: Marshals (approximate; follows NFL doubleheader and 60 Minutes)
9:30 p.m.: Tracker
Monday, Oct. 5
8 p.m.: FBI
9 p.m.: CIA
10 p.m.: Harlan Coben’s Final Twist
Tuesday, Oct. 6
8 p.m.: NCIS
9 p.m.: NCIS: New York*
10 p.m.: NCIS: Origins
Thursday, Oct. 8
8 p.m.: Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
8:30 p.m.: Eternally Yours*
9 p.m.: Elsbeth
10 p.m.: Cupertino*
Friday, Oct. 9
8 p.m.: Sheriff Country
9 p.m.: Fire Country
10 p.m.: Boston Blue
Saturday, Oct. 10
10 p.m.: 48 Hours
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