Taylor Sheridan Television Series
Taylor Sheridan is the creator of the modern Western drama Yellowstone, which follows the Dutton family and their Yellowstone Ranch. The series premiered on the Paramount Network in 2018 and has become one of the most-watched original dramas on cable television, with later seasons expanding the story across multiple interconnected spin-offs Forbes. Yellowstone is produced by 101 Studios in partnership with Paramount Global, and its ratings have consistently placed it among the top non-sports cable programs in the United States.
Sheridan created the prequel series 1923, which is set decades before the events of Yellowstone and stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. The series is produced by 101 Studios and distributed by Paramount+, where it became one of the platform's flagship original dramas upon its launch Deadline. Sheridan also created the contemporary crime drama Mayor of Kingstown, which centers on a family that controls the prison system in a small Michigan city and streams on Paramount+.
Yellowstone Spin-Offs and Related Projects
Sheridan created the Yellowstone prequel 1883, which tells the origin story of the Dutton family's journey to Montana. The series starred Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and Sam Elliott, and was produced by 101 Studios for Paramount+ and CBS The Hollywood Reporter. He also created the modern-day Yellowstone prequel 2024, which continues the family saga and expands the franchise across different time periods.
Streaming Distribution and Production Companies
Most of Taylor Sheridan's television projects are produced by his company 101 Studios and distributed through Paramount Global platforms, including Paramount+ and the Paramount Network. The Yellowstone universe has become one of the most valuable franchises in cable television, with combined viewership and streaming numbers that rival major broadcast network hits Forbes. Sheridan's deals with ViacomCBS and later Paramount Global have included multi-year commitments for both television and film projects.
Taylor Sheridan Film and Additional Projects
While primarily known for television, Taylor Sheridan has also written and produced feature films, including the Western drama Wind River and its sequel. His film work often shares the gritty, atmospheric tone of his television projects, and several of his movies have been distributed by major studios such as Lionsgate and Netflix.
Sheridan continues to develop new projects across both film and television, with 101 Studios serving as the primary production entity for his expanding slate of content. The Yellowstone franchise remains the centerpiece of his portfolio, with ongoing development of new spin-offs and limited series set in the same universe.