yellow stoneThe series finale set a new ratings record for Taylor Sheridan's popular show. First aired in 2018, Paramount's neo-western series chronicles the lives of the Dutton family as they try to maintain control of their Montana ranch. After five popular seasons – and plenty of drama involving John Dutton's actor Kevin Coster, who didn't return for Season 5, Part 2 – the yellow stone the series finale closed the show on Sunday, December 15.
The wrap now reports that yellow stone scored highly, with the series finale attracting 11.4 million viewers. This makes it the most-watched episode in the show's history. As for how Season 5 Part 2 compared to Part 1, new episodes were up 4% overall, according to data from VideoAmp. The second half of Season 5 also had the biggest international debut in Paramount+ history, with 21 million U.S. viewers watching the premiere in its first three days of availability.
When analyzing social media engagement, The second half of Season 5 was also an improvement over its predecessor, with a 103% increase in viewership and 68% increase in engagement. In total, yellow stoneThe series finale attracted 575 million social media views and 22 million engagements. 16.4 million viewers tuned in yellow stone Season 5, Part 2 premiere and encore airings on eight cable networks, representing a total increase of 3% over Season 5, Part 1.
What Yellowstone's ratings success means for the franchise
Taylor Sheridan's Neo-Western Universe Will Continue
Of course, putting aside the behind-the-scenes drama, yellow stone It was a huge success for Paramount. The show's success has led to a variety of new projects from the Sheridan universe, both inside and outside the world of yellow stone. With the main show now coming to an end, Sheridan's partnership with Paramount won't end anytime soon.
Although not yet officially announced, Sheridan's project Lioness the show seems likely to be renewed for a third season, and Landman is currently in the middle of airing new episodes. 1923 Season 2, which serves as a prequel to yellow stone, is set to premiere on February 23, 2025. Other yellow stone spin-off called Madison is currently under constructionwith this show starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Patrick J. Adams, Elle Chapman and Beau Garrett.
Finally, the yellow stone The series finale also sets up a sequel starring Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser). DeadlineThe report on the new program suggests other familiar faces from yellow stone cast may also appear in the project. It currently has no release date, but Sheridan's neo-Western world isn't going anywhere.
Our Take on Yellowstone's Series Finale Ratings
Sheridan concluded the saga on a high note
Although it seemed like the Costner drama was in danger of overshadowing yellow stone itself, the public was still evidently interested in seeing how the great saga ended. Reception to the final episode appears to be generally positiveand was clearly designed to keep the door open for future projects. Although there appears to be a danger of yellow stone overload (if not Sheridan overload), it's clear that point has not yet arrived, and Dutton's story is not yet destined to disappear forever.
Source: The wrap