As a seasoned cinema enthusiast with a penchant for gripping Western dramas, I must admit that the latest twist in “Yellowstone” has left me intrigued. The show’s unprecedented viewership, reaching an all-time high of 16.4 million viewers, is a testament to its enduring popularity.


On Tuesday, Paramount announced that the resumption of “Yellowstone” on Sunday garnered its largest ever audience for a premiere night, totaling 16.4 million viewers when combined across cable and CBS broadcasts. These figures are based on preliminary data from VideoAmp.

The original data consists of CBS and eight cable stations, which aired the debut of “Yellowstone” as well as its re-runs. More detailed information about this breakdown will be accessible within five to seven days following the initial broadcast.

In November 2022, the Season 5 opener on Paramount Network drew a viewership of 8.8 million, marking a 10% rise from the viewership of the Season 4 premiere in November 2021. Furthermore, when you take into account all four networks, the Season 5 premiere attracted 10.3 million viewers, compared to 9.5 million for Season 4, representing an 8% growth.

The upcoming “Yellowstone” episode, airing since where Season 5 ended in January 2023, signifies the initial installment without Kevin Costner, who played the lead role of John Dutton, the patriarch in the Western drama, for five and a half seasons. Regrettably, Costner had to leave the series due to unresolvable scheduling issues with his “Horizon” movie project.

In a recent interview, Costner admitted he hadn’t watched the episode yet and wasn’t aware of how his character would be written off until it had been broadcast. “The ‘Yellowstone’ team are quite intelligent,” Costner remarked, implying that they would handle Dutton’s exit in their own way, which he considered to be their prerogative.

He said of no longer being on the show, “It was difficult for them to keep their schedule. It seemed to be, it was just too difficult for them to do it.” He added: “I didn’t leave. I didn’t quit.”

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2024-11-12 16:47