Yellowstone’s 2 Biggest Spinoffs Are Stealing Tulsa King’s Greatest Trick

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Now that the original series has finished, Taylor Sheridan is developing several spinoffs, and he’s planning to use a successful strategy from *Tulsa King* for one of them. Though *Yellowstone* is his most famous show, Sheridan is building a larger world of television on Paramount+. *Tulsa King*, starring Sylvester Stallone, is a standout drama he created outside of the *Yellowstone* universe, and Season 3 is currently streaming.

The world of *Yellowstone* is growing, with several new stories planned. Following the conclusion of the original series last December, characters Beth (Kelly Reilly), Rip (Cole Hauser), and Kayce (Luke Grimes) will each star in their own spin-off shows, continuing the storylines fans have come to love. Interestingly, the co-creator of *Yellowstone* will be less involved in these series, including Kayce’s *Y: Marshals*, similar to how *Tulsa King* was made.

Taylor Sheridan’s Rich History as Yellowstone’s Showrunner Explained

Taylor Sheridan, the co-creator of *Yellowstone*, is known for his complete control over the entire *Yellowstone* story. He’s the driving creative force behind the whole franchise, often serving as showrunner, writer, and even director. This hands-on approach gives each show its strong storylines and unique themes, all shaped by Sheridan’s personal style of storytelling.

Taylor Sheridan wrote every episode of *Yellowstone* and its related shows, *1883* and *1923*, with only a few exceptions from the original *Yellowstone* series. He’s been widely praised for developing the Dutton family and their struggles, crafting their story with strong characters, engaging plots, and realistic dialogue. The *Yellowstone* franchise has become a major success in recent years, and Sheridan’s work is a key part of what makes it so popular.

Taylor Sheridan was crucial to the success of *Yellowstone* Season 3, which received a perfect 100% rating on *Rotten Tomatoes*. He told *Gold Derby* that he attempted to join the writing team for Seasons 2 and 3, but found the scripts for Season 3 needed significant improvement, so he stepped in to revise the storyline. Many consider Season 3 to be the strongest season of *Yellowstone*, highlighting how Sheridan’s direct involvement has been key to the show’s popularity.

Taylor Sheridan Won’t Be the Showrunner For Beth Or Kayce’s Yellowstone Spin-Offs

Taylor Sheridan will have a reduced role in the new *Yellowstone* spin-offs, *The Dutton Ranch* and *Y: Marshals*. Chad Feehan will be the showrunner for *The Dutton Ranch*, taking over from Sheridan to lead the story of Beth and Rip, though Sheridan is expected to contribute to some of the writing. He will remain an executive producer on *The Dutton Ranch*, as he was previously for *Yellowstone*, but won’t be as hands-on with the day-to-day production, potentially sharing writing duties with Feehan.

Taylor Sheridan is also stepping down as showrunner for *Y: Marshals*, his first major network television series. It’s logical for him to shift focus from this network show, which will also be the first procedural drama in the *Y* universe. Spencer Hudnut, previously a showrunner for another series, will now lead *Y: Marshals*. Sheridan will remain an executive producer and contribute to the story, but the day-to-day running of the show will be handled by a new team – a characteristic shared by both of the *Y* spinoffs.

Tulsa King’s Model For Success Is Being Applied to The Dutton Ranch & Y: Marshals

The news that Taylor Sheridan won’t be as involved in the new shows focusing on Beth or Kayce has understandably worried some fans, given his importance to the success of *Yellowstone*. However, the *Yellowstone* universe is using a similar approach that worked well with *Tulsa King*. Like with *Tulsa King*, which Sheridan created and still executive produces, other showrunners – Terrance Winter and Dave Erickson – have been primarily responsible for the day-to-day running of the show across its three seasons, with Sheridan taking a less direct role.

Taylor Sheridan took a less active role in shaping the story of *Tulsa King*. Although he’s still involved in the show’s production, he hasn’t written an episode since the premiere. This allowed others, including Sylvester Stallone, to contribute to the writing as the series went on. As a result, *Tulsa King* has stayed interesting because it wasn’t solely reliant on Sheridan’s vision, and different voices could influence the storyline.

I’m really hoping the *Yellowstone* spin-offs can maintain the same quality as the original, and I think the key might be getting the right people involved. We recently learned that Cole Hauser, who plays Rip Wheeler, was heavily involved in shaping that character – even making changes that really resonated with fans. It seems like Taylor Sheridan’s strategy for stepping back could be to empower those who already *know* and *love* the Yellowstone universe, letting them contribute creatively and ensuring the spin-offs get the same thoughtful attention as the main series did while he was working on other projects.

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2025-10-12 02:06