‘Dutton Ranch’ Finale Details — Plus, Will There Be a Season 2?
Dutton Ranch is barrelling towards its conclusion.
The Yellowstone spinoff series wraps up its first season on July 3, and we have everything you need to know about what’s sure to be an action-packed season finale, as well as whether the smash hit Taylor Sheridan series will return for season 2.
The ‘Dutton Ranch’ Season 1 finale premieres July 3
If it seems like we were just settling in with Yellowstone’s Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) in their new life in Texas, that’s not surprising. Dutton Ranch premiered May 15. But with just nine episodes in its first season, the finale is already here.
The season-ending episode – titled “El Padrino” – drops Friday, July 3 on Paramount+. It also airs on the Paramount Network at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The description of the episode is deliberately vague: “Rip and Beth confront a danger that threatens everything.” But based on where we left things at the end of episode 8 (and the dramatic finale teaser), we’re predicting an epis showdown between Beth and Rip and corrupt 10 Petal Ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening).
Will there be a ‘Dutton Ranch’ Season 2?
We’re not sure exactly how Dutton Ranch Season 1 will end. But our money is on a cliffhanger. Those can be frustrating for viewers who are eager for answers. But the good news is that Paramount+ has already ordered Dutton Ranch Season 2.
There was little doubt that the latest addition to the Yellowstone universe would get a sophomore season. The Dutton Ranch renewal news came roughly a month after the series premiere became the biggest original series debut in Paramount+ history, with 12.9 million viewers globally in the seven days following its premiere. The series also delivered 2.9 million total viewers during its two-episode debut on Paramount Network, making it the biggest series premiere on cable since 2023.
“Dutton Ranch has resonated with audiences in a powerful way, building on the legacy of beloved characters, while establishing its own identity,” said Matt Thunell, President of Paramount Television Studios. “Thank you to our partners at Paramount+ and 101 Studios for a phenomenal first season. We look forward to bringing fans more stories from these unforgettable characters in season 2.”
So far, there’s no word on when Dutton Ranch might return for its second season, but chances are, we won’t see episodes until sometime in mid-2027 at the earliest. The show has also undergone a shakeup behind the scenes, with Benjamin Cavell stepping in as showrunner and executive producer following season 1 showrunner Chad Feehan’s exit.
Dutton Ranch is streaming on Paramount+.
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