Taylor Sheridan has become one of Hollywood's best-known film and television writers, with many of his projects featured in Paramount+. Taylor Sheridan's TV shows have soared in popularity since the release of her renowned hit, yellow stonea neo-Western cowboy drama starring Kevin Costner. Curiously, yellow stone is the only Sheridan TV series not to appear on Paramount's streaming servicedespite his prequel shows and his various other prominently announced projects among his marquee titles.
Before yellow stoneTaylor Sheridan tried his hand at acting, appearing on the popular show Sons of Anarchy for 21 episodes. He then began his career writing for films, finding a successful following in Sicario to Hell or high water to Wind Riverall released in consecutive years between 2015 and 2017. Since Yellowstone popularity soared, Sheridan was actively involved in about three television projects per year for Paramount+including the latest program, Landmanstarring Billy Bob Thornton.
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Landman
Landman explores the Permian Basin oil industry
Landman
Set in West Texas, this series explores the world of oil rigs and the fortunes they create. It portrays a modern top/bottom narrative of bullies and billionaires, highlighting the profound impact on climate, economics, and geopolitics in these booming cities.
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November 17, 2024
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Landman is Taylor Sheridan's latest venture and success. Billy Bob Thornton leads Landman's cast as Tommy Norris, a crisis management executive at an oil company whose family life and career begin to intertwine. His son wants to learn the oil industry, finding himself in a dangerous situation working in the oil fields with a team that hates him. Meanwhile, Tommy's daughter and ex-wife return to town, hoping to start a new life.
Meanwhile, Tommy faces two separate crises: a plane truck explosion on a major Texas highway and a tragic accident that claims the lives of three oilfield workers. Tommy has problems to solve, and pressure from oil tycoon Monty Miller (Jon Hamm) begins to bear down on him. Sheridan's latest show brings all the best elements of his writing, with an all-star cast of actors for an exciting new premise in the world of the Permian Basin oil industry.
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Lawmen: Bass Reeves
A classic-style western about a real-life lawman
Continuing the expanded universe of Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone franchise, Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a Western drama that plays as a spin-off of 1883 and follows the titular lawman who becomes the first black deputy marshal west of the Mississippi River. . The show will follow his journey to become the lawman he was known for, while also fleshing out the larger Yellowstone universe.
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November 5, 2023
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David Oyelowo, Dennis Quaid, Forrest Goodluck, Lauren E. Banks, Barry Pepper, Grantham Coleman, Demi Singleton, Garrett Hedlund
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1
Lawmen: Bass Reeves is the TV series Taylor Sheridan has been least involved with in the Paramount+ projects his name is linked to. Sheridan produced the 2023 miniseries, but Chad Feehan is credited as the creator and showrunner. That said, the show was created with the same audience in mind and is set in the 1880s, making it a traditional Western like Sheridan's yellow stone prequel, 1883.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves examines the life of its titular character, the first African-American deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi River who captured more than 3,000 dangerous criminals without ever being harmed. For fans of 1883 and the Sheridan shows, Bass Reeves is a critically acclaimed hit, starring iconic actors like Dennis Quaid and the late, great Donald Sutherland, behind David Oyelowo, who expertly plays the lead star.
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1883
First Yellowstone prequel show
1883
1883 is a Western drama series set at the beginning of Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone franchise and explores the origins of the Duttons and how Yellowstone came to be. The show chronicles a generation of the Dutton family as they embark on a difficult journey to the western frontier to establish a new legacy.
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December 19, 2021
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Isabel May, Tim McGraw
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1
The different seasons of yellow stone were hit or miss for Taylor Sheridan, despite the show's popularity. That's why the prequel miniseries 1883 It was a delight, because it compacted all the best elements of the iconic neo-western in an epic eight-episode frontiersman saga. 1883 expands the Dutton family lore, showing John Dutton's ancestors as they begin their journey from Texas to Oregon before settling on Yellowstone Ranch in Montana.
the series includes a brief cameo from acting legend Tom Hanks.
As mentioned, 1883 has all the elements that make Taylor Sheridan's shows so fun, from interpersonal drama to Western action, yet the series shows them in their rawest, most unfiltered form. 1883 is intense, violent and endlessly captivating, with an excellent cast led by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sam Elliott and Isabel May. On an even more special note, the series includes a brief cameo from acting legend Tom Hanks.
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1923
The Dutton family during the prohibition era
1923
A continuation of the Yellowstone series also created by Taylor Sheridan, 1923 continues to follow the Dutton family in the year 1923. The series is set after the 1883 show, with the Dutton family now dealing with some of the greatest American hardships of the century, such as the the Prohibition era, the Great Depression and the aftermath of the First World War. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren star as Jacob Dutton and Cara Dutton, the bosses of Dutton's Legacy.
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December 18, 2022
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1
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yellow stone
After 1883the yellow stone franchise jumps forward 40 years to the Prohibition era and the early stages of the Great Depression in 1923. The show boasts Taylor Sheridan's Most Impressive Casting Yetstarring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in their lead roles, along with Game of Thrones star Jerome Flynn, James Bond actor Timothy Dalton and more. The second yellow stone prequel, which awaits its second season in early 2025, is another critically acclaimed hit from Sheridan.
1923 received acclaim at the 2024 Golden Globes, with nominations for Best Television Series and Best Actress (for Helen Mirren). The star power alone is enough to make the series as compelling as its predecessors, putting Harrison Ford's acting skills on display like few projects have before. He and Mirren are unbelievable with Sheridan's dialogue, making it a must-see for yellow stone fans or western fans, as it is not necessary to have seen the original show.
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King of Tulsa
Taylor Sheridan's Mafia Show
King of Tulsa
Tulsa King is a Paramount+ original TV series starring Sylvester Stallone as Dwight “The General” Manfredi. After being released from prison for murder, the General is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he quickly establishes a new criminal empire. Tulsa King marks Stallone's first starring role in a TV show.
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November 11, 2022
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2
King of Tulsa is another Taylor Sheridan series that brings acting royalty to the small screen, giving Sylvester Stallone a chance to show off his acting chops as an aging mobster. Many of Sheridan's projects involved organized crime in some way, but King of Tulsa is the first to focus on the Italian mafia. Like with Ford in 1923, King of Tulsa brings out a side of Sylvester Stallone that even the most devoted Stallone fans Rocky and Rambo franchises will be shocked.
King of Tulsa reviews have been solid for both seasons, with the recent sophomore season boasting a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a review (via JoBlo) even hailing him as “the best mafia series to air since The Sopranos.” That's high praise for Sheridan and Stallone, who have decades of mob movies and shows to live up to.
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Mayor of Kingstown
Jeremy Renner, Taylor Sheridan and organized crime
Mayor of Kingstown
Mayor of Kingstown is a drama thriller series starring Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky, who takes his brother's place as head of the family. The McLusky family is a power broker in Kingstown, Michigan, where the incarceration business is the only thriving industry. Addressing themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, the series offers a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a city that has none of these.
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November 14, 2021
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Pha'rez Lass, Jeremy Renner, Derek Webster, Hamish Allan-Headley, Hugh Dillon, Dianne Wiest, Aiden Gillen, Taylor Handley, Kyle Chandler, Tobi Bamtefa, Emma Laird
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2
Mayor of Kingstown is a collaboration between Taylor Sheridan and singer Hugh Dillon, who co-created and also stars in one of the lead roles. The main appeal of Sheridan's first TV series to come to Paramount+ is Jeremy Renner, best known for his work on The Avengers films as well as Taylor Sheridan Wind River. For an actor who is typically relegated to supporting roles in popular films like Mission: Impossible 4 and The citythe The series offers Renner the chance to demonstrate just how good he can be, and he doesn't disappoint.
Out of yellow stone, Mayor of Kingstown is Sheridan's longest-running TV series, with three seasons now available. For those who like the longer format of yellow stone in a miniseries like Lawmen or 1883this show is the best option currently. Mayor of Kingstown allows its audience to connect with a cast of complex characters, and while its Rotten Tomatoes score isn't stellar, it has a much more compelling audience score of 81%.
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Lioness
A spy thriller with a fantastic set
Lioness
Special Operations: Lioness is a Paramount+ original series starring Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman. The series centers on a Marine and a CIA agent who work together with the daughter of a dangerous terrorist group to destroy the organization. Taylor Sheridan (co-creator of Yellowstone) and Jill Wagner created the series, directed by Paul Cameron and Anthony Byrne.
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July 23, 2023
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1
Lioness It may not have the best scores among Taylor Sheridan's projects in terms of critical reviews, but the 81% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is a testament to the dedicated fanbase the series has amassed on Paramount+. In addition to starring Zoe Saldaña, one of the highest-grossing film actors of all time, known for Guardians of the Galaxy and avatar franchises, Lioness features Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman in supporting roles.
For fans of shows like Reach, Jack Ryanand the like, Lioness It's a great accompaniment.
The action-packed spy thriller series just finished its second season, making it one of the rare modern streaming service shows to offer annual releases. Notably, the series saw a drastic improvement in critical reception for the second season, with a jump of up to 88%. For fans of shows like Reach, Jack Ryanand the like, Lioness It's a great accompaniment.
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Hell or high water
It earned Taylor Sheridan an Oscar nomination
Hell or high water
Hell or High Water is a modern Western crime thriller directed by David Mackenzie. Starring Chris Pine and Ben Foster as two brothers who embark on a series of bank robberies to save their family's ranch, the film delves into themes of economic hardship and justice. Jeff Bridges plays a soon-to-retire Texas Ranger determined to catch them.
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August 12, 2016
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97 minutes
2016 Hell or high water is one of the most celebrated modern western films, featuring an all-star cast of Chris Prine, Jeff Bridges, Ben Foster and yellow stone star Gil Birmingham. Although it was directed by David Mackenzie Hell or high water was Taylor Sheridan's second feature film as a writer and is the highest rated on Rotten Tomatoesboasting a score of 97%.
Hell or high water presents elements that are prominent in yellow stone, Landmanand other Sheridan series, while also having the added bonus of a feature-length budget, allowing for more intense action. In terms of aesthetics, the film has been commonly compared to the Coen brothers' film. No country for old people. Almost a decade later, the project is still one of Sheridan's greatest achievements, earning him an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
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The last cowboy
Taylor Sheridan's Reality Series
The last cowboy
The Last Cowboy is a documentary competition series released in 2019 that centers on riders in the high-stakes sport of horse control. It explores their dedication to preserving cowboy traditions while executing complex patterns. The series culminates in the Run for a Million event, with a purse of US$1 million.
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July 24, 2019
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Dan Nachtrab
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Taylor Sheridan
For overlapping fans between yellow stoneTaylor Sheridan and reality television, The last cowboy is the perfect series to check out. Although not as popular as his fictional works, the 2019 series is one of his oldest projects, with a documentary competition format offering an exciting new set every year. As yellow stone, The last cowboy truly embraces contemporary cowboy culture, celebrating the immense skill and turbulent lifestyle.
In The last cowboycontestants compete in a horse reining competition for a grand prize of $1 million. For lovers of the sport or for those who found the life of the cowboy appealing when watching yellow stoneSheridan's reality show offers one of the most candid glimpses available, showing how athletes train and spend time preparing for competition.
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Those who wish me death
An action thriller set in a forest fire
Those Who Wish Me Dead is a thriller directed by Taylor Sheridan, starring Angelina Jolie as a smoker who must protect a young murder witness as a pair of killers chase them into a Montana wildfire. Co-stars include Finn Little, Nicholas Hoult and Jon Bernthal. Based on the novel by Michael Koryta, the film combines high-stakes action with a story of survival against man and nature.
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May 14, 2021
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Jon Bernthal, Aidan Gillen, Finn Little, Angelina Jolie, Tyler Perry, Tory Kittles, Medina Senghore, Nicholas Hoult, James Jordan, Jake Weber
Those who wish me death is the third film directed by Taylor Sheridan, who co-wrote it with two collaborators. Like many of his works from the 2020s, the film offers an exceptional ensemble cast led by Angelina Jolie and also includes Jon Bernthal, Nicholas Hoult, Tyler Perry and Game of Thrones star Aidan Gillen. The film is one of Sheridan's most action-packed projects, with a captivating plot and memorable characters.
Angelina Jolie plays a smoking, wild fighter who accompanies a child through the dangerous Montana wilderness as two hired killers try to kill him. Meanwhile, the forest catches fire, adding to the aesthetics and danger. For those who want to enjoy a project with essential elements from Taylor Sheridan without having to invest in a complete TV series, Those who wish me death It's a solid choice.
Sources: JoBlo