After the controversial conclusion of Yellowstone Season 5, fans braced themselves for a new era of the Dutton family. Everyone expected a grand spinoff for the beloved couple Beth and Rip. But what left all of Hollywood stunned is this: not one, but TWO new series have been confirmed! While the Rip and Beth show (tentatively titled Dutton Ranch) is set to premiere this fall on Paramount Network, an even MORE MONUMENTAL piece of news has just been revealed about Kayce Dutton’s own spinoff, with the rumored working title ‘Y: Marshals’!

And here’s the ULTIMATE TWIST that could completely change how we view the future of the Yellowstone universe: Taylor Sheridan, the man who created and meticulously controls every corner of this empire, WILL NOT BE THE LEAD WRITER for ‘Y: Marshals’! Instead, Spencer Hudnut, known for the action series Seal Team, will take the reins as showrunner. And this brings with it an even more FRIGHTENING consequence: ‘Y: Marshals’ will air on CBS!

1. The Risky Upset: Taylor Sheridan Abandons Kayce Dutton To A Stranger – Yellowstone Universe’s Future Is Murky!

While Taylor Sheridan is famous for never letting go of his “brainchild,” his decision to hand over lead writing duties to Spencer Hudnut is a risky and perplexing move. Although Sheridan will retain an executive producer role, his absence from the “writing desk” has ignited concerns: Will ‘Y: Marshals’ maintain the psychological depth, sharp dialogue, and the signature “gritty Western feel” of Yellowstone that only Taylor Sheridan can deliver?

According to sources, Spencer Hudnut himself conceptualized the idea for this spinoff, which was then approved by both Taylor Sheridan and Luke Grimes (who plays Kayce). But this change feels like handing over a “family heirloom” to a stranger. Fans are on edge, wondering if this is a promising fresh start or a misstep that could make ‘Y: Marshals’ the “black sheep” of the Yellowstone universe.

2. FAN NIGHTMARE: ‘Y: MARSHALS’ WILL BE “CASTRATED” ON CBS – The Agony of “Restrictions” And “Sanitization”!

And this is the detail that will SHATTER THE HEARTS of loyal Yellowstone fans: ‘Y: Marshals’ is set to debut in SPRING 2026 and will air on CBS! This is a CRUCIALLY SIGNIFICANT difference from Paramount Network or Paramount+ (where other series in the Dutton universe are currently dominating).

CBS is a traditional broadcast network with far stricter regulations on content. This means ‘Y: Marshals’ CANNOT HAVE explicit profanity, graphic nudity, or excessive gore – elements that have become a DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC and contributed to the “wild,” “daring” nature of Yellowstone! After the “demented” details of 1923 Season 2, this move to CBS feels like a “content purge”!

Can a series about delivering “range justice” maintain its gritty edge and realism when “constrained” by national television rules? Fans will have to contend with a “purer” version of Kayce Dutton, less raw, and at risk of losing his inherent appeal.

3. ‘Y: MARSHALS’: Kayce Dutton’s New Turbulent Journey – Hope Or The Next Disappointment?

Despite concerns about the stylistic shift, the plot of ‘Y: Marshals’ still promises intensity. The show’s official logline reveals: “With the Yellowstone Ranch behind him, Dutton joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals, combining his skills as a cowboy and Navy Seal to bring range justice to Montana, where he and his teammates must balance family, duty, and the high psychological cost that comes with serving as the last line of defense in the region’s war on violence.”

This is an action-packed and introspective plot, fitting for Kayce’s complexity. But can Spencer Hudnut fully explore this potential without Taylor Sheridan’s direct guidance? Will the “sanitization” on CBS make ‘Y: Marshals’ a “pale imitation” instead of a worthy expansion of the Yellowstone universe? Only time will tell.

How do you think Taylor Sheridan’s decision not to write ‘Y: Marshals’ and its move to CBS will affect the show’s quality and “soul”? Are you still excited for a Kayce Dutton “censored” by broadcast TV rules? Share your SHOCKING opinions immediately below!