The Yellowstone franchise is continuing to blossom into something much larger with the announcement
of a Beth and Rip spinoff that will pick up after the events of the main series. Created by TV maven
Taylor Sheridan, the series concerns the turbulent lives of the ranching Dutton family in Montana, as
they deal with various threats to their rapidly-disappearing way of life. Perfectly capturing the neo-Western essence that typifies Sheridan’s works, Yellowstone struck a note with audiences and went on to become one of the most popular shows of the 2020s.
Unfortunately, the main series (which debuted in 2018) faced a bevy of issues going into the second half of its fifth season, including the high-profile exit of star Kevin Costner. Even amid a host of prequels, Yellowstone itself sputtered and limped its way into the second half of season 5, and it will likely be the last hurrah for the hit program. This has opened the door for more spinoffs and continuations, and now it has been confirmed that main characters Beth and Rip will feature in a new series that will pick up after the events of season 5.
The Beth & Rip Yellowstone Spinoff Is Confirmed
The Dutton Family’s Journey Isn’t Over Yet
Just days before Yellowstone aired what could be its final episode, it was announced that a Beth and Rip spinoff is officially in the works. Though all the details aren’t known yet, the series will pick up after the events of Yellowstone season 5b, and will presumably deal with the fallout that the massive finale brings. Since the show concerns Rip and Beth, it stands to reason that it might bring back a handful of other Yellowstone favorites, but nothing has been confirmed outside the main duo.
The Yellowstone spinoff hasn’t settled on a name yet, and story details remain tightly under wraps (likely to avoid spoiling season 5’s ending). With rumors swirling that Yellowstone would return for a sixth season, the announcement of the new spinoff likely means that season 5b’s finale will actually conclude the main series. The Beth and Rip spinoff is coming as another Yellowstone offshoot, The Madison, is also taking shape, but it is unknown if and how the two will link. The creative team for the spinoff is also not known outside of Taylor Sheridan himself.
The Beth & Rip Yellowstone Spinoff Cast Details
Two Yellowstone Cast Members Are Already Attached
Along with the announcement of the spinoff, it was also announced that Yellowstone stars Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton) and Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler) will reprise their roles. The door has also been left open for other Yellowstone cast members to return as well, but it’s unclear exactly who that will be. The series will probably include new characters as well, but speculation about incoming cast members is impossible without many story details to work with.
The Yellowstone Spinoffs Explained
The World Of Yellowstone Is Massive
The recently-revealed Beth and Rip spinoff is hardly the first off-shoot from Yellowstone, and the franchise first expanded with the release of 1883, which explored the Dutton family’s first foray into the West in the 19th century. That would be followed by 1923, which catches back up with the family a generation later as the Old West fades and the modern age rises. 1923 was quickly renewed for a second season, but 1883 is a miniseries only. The prequel shows are the only Yellowstone off-shoots to actually make it to the screen thus far, but they aren’t the only ones announced.
Long before the main series came to a conclusion, a spinoff centering on the 6666 ranch was revealed, but its status remains unclear after several years of silence. Another spinoff, that would eventually be named The Madison, was revealed in 2024, and the project is slowly taking shape. It remains to be seen how The Madison and the Beth and Rip spinoff will connect, but they both exist in the Yellowstone universe, so anything is possible.
The Beth & Rip Yellowstone Spinoff Story Details
A Continuation Is Expected
Though story details about Yellowstone’s newest spinoff are firmly being kept under wraps, it will likely pick up in the aftermath of season 5’s finale. With Beth and Rip at the center of the show, it’s safe to say they’ll survive the show’s conclusion, and will be in a place to star in the latest spinoff. If Beth and Rip assert control over the Dutton family’s holdings, that introduces a slew of new challenges for the couple, and the spinoff could essentially be a reset after Yellowstone’s ending. Whatever happens, the Beth and Rip spinoff will have to be grand to top its predecessor.
