--- description: If you've finished watching 'Yellowstone,' fill the void with series such as 'Godless,' 'Longmire,' and 'Dallas.' title: 9 Series to Watch After 'Yellowstone' image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt458acde8df8c527d/69869f14f983e70ea604f2ec/t100_tv_deadwood1.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Entertainment](/section/entertainment/) ## Entertainment Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [Television](/tag/television/) ## Television Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # 9 Series to Watch After _Yellowstone_ by [Ben Rosenstock](/author/ben-rosenstock/) ## Ben Rosenstock Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Rosenstock is a contributor for TIME. Mar 22, 2022 2:34 PM CUT  A scene from 'Deadwood' A scene from 'Deadwood'Everett by [Ben Rosenstock](/author/ben-rosenstock/) ## Ben Rosenstock Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Rosenstock is a contributor for TIME. Mar 22, 2022 2:34 PM CUT Taylor Sheridan, the auteur behind _Yellowstone_, is on top of the world right now. With a prequel hot off a successful first season (_1883_), two more spinoffs in the pipeline (_1932_ and _6666_), and a new Jeremy Renner vehicle recently renewed for a second season (_Mayor of Kingstown_), Sheridan has built a TV empire—and that’s not even mentioning the handful of other series he has under development. Sheridan’s clearly not going anywhere. But what do you watch when you’ve devoured the entire Taylor Sheridan oeuvre, including his movies—my favorites are his screenplays for _Sicario_ and _Hell or High Water_—and you’re still in the mood for more? _Yellowstone_ is a series that appeals to viewers for any number of reasons; an average viewer might come for old-school frontier-justice thrills and stay for the beautiful Montana vistas and gorgeously naturalistic ranching scenes. At times it’s a brutally violent crime thriller; in other scenes, it’s a vaguely political drama about land ownership, or an exploration of PTSD and inherited trauma. That’s why it’s easy to find a number of shows that scratch that _Yellowstone_ itch—whether they’re set in the Wild West or the biggest city in the world. ## **Justified** Let’s begin with another modern western drama: [_Justified_](http://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,1969737,00.html "undefined"), a 2010 FX drama based on Elmore Leonard’s novella _Fire in the Hole_. Developed by Graham Yost, _Justified_ brings an Old West-style lawman, Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant), into the present day. Givens is reassigned to Lexington, Kentucky, after his quick-draw shooting of a hitman in Miami—an act of just-barely-justifiable vigilante justice that easily recalls _Yellowstone_’s John Dutton and the branded ranch hands who do his bidding (though they face far fewer consequences than Givens). A new sequel series has been announced entitled _Justified: City Primeval_, so it’s the perfect time to catch up. **Where to stream:** Hulu ## **Deadwood** …But _Justified_ wouldn’t exist without [_Deadwood_](https://time.com/5597321/deadwood-movie-hbo-women/ "undefined"), David Milch’s groundbreaking western drama for HBO, which initially introduced Olyphant to a wider audience. Co-anchored by an instantly classic lead performance from Ian McShane, _Deadwood_ tells the fictionalized origin story of the settlement Deadwood, South Dakota. Focusing primarily on real-life Deadwood residents and featuring countless other historical figures, the series infused its civilization mythmaking with comedy and tragedy, becoming one of the greatest dramas ever despite its famously too-soon cancellation in 2006\. Luckily, the series was resurrected for a satisfying final movie 13 years later. And though it remains under-recognized, _Deadwood_ still starts conversations today—like in this spring’s comprehensive [_Deadwood Bible_](https://mzsworldstore.com/products/the-deadwood-bible-a-lie-agreed-upon "undefined") by critic Matt Zoller Seitz. **Where to stream:** HBO Max ## **Gunsmoke** Let’s travel back to the beginning of serious TV westerns. [_Gunsmoke_](https://time.com/collection-post/3101678/gunsmoke/ "undefined") began in 1952 as a radio series, before making the jump to TV in 1955\. Over the next 20 years, the show would produce 635 episodes, weathering a switch from half-hour to hour-long episodes and, eventually, a transition to color. (That made it the longest-running live-action primetime TV series ever, until _Law & Order: SVU_ surpassed it a few years ago.) Centered on the virtuous but nuanced Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness), the series is set in Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s. It’s filled with fascinating, funny, and moving morality tales, often penned by legends like Sam Peckinpah. It gave a necessary dose of weight and grit to the classic western—and kicked off a slew of new western dramas that lived in its shadow. **Where to stream:** Some available on Pluto TV and Paramount+ ## **Bonanza** This is another classic western series that inspired countless imitators. _Bonanza_ follows the daily lives of the beloved Cartwright family: patriarch Ben (Lorne Greene) and his sons Adam (Pernell Roberts), Hoss (Dan Blocker), and Little Joe (Michael Landon). Transposing family-focused conflicts from the classic sitcom into a western template, the show tackled serious social issues and modest everyday drama. Setting most of its stories at the Ponderosa Ranch and in nearby towns, _Bonanza_ provided an unusually realistic look at ranch life. **Where to stream:** Some available on YouTube and The Roku Channel ## **Dallas** On the melodramatic side of the western family drama is _Dallas_—while the Cartwrights were mutually supportive and endearing, the Ewings of Texas were constantly scheming and feuding. It’s easy to see why _Yellowstone_ was immediately [likened](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/19/arts/television/yellowstone-review-kevin-costner.html "undefined") to this soap opera when it first premiered; they share a sensibility, though _Yellowstone_ has never had a character break out to the level that greedy oil tycoon J.R. Ewing did. J.R. made _Dallas_ the highest rated nighttime soap of the ’70s and ’80s—and his specific brand of charismatic evil has influenced TV villains for decades. **Where to stream:** IMDb TV ## **Succession** There’s a reason many have called _Yellowstone_ “[_Succession_ in the West](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a38215144/succession-vs-yellowstone-comparison-guide/#:~:text=Yellowstone%20Is%20Essentially%20Succession%20Set,have%20a%20lot%20in%20common "undefined").” Setting aside the differences in setting and style, the two dramas have a lot in common: a rich patriarch presiding over an empire, four kids (primarily two younger sons and a daughter) jockeying for control of that empire, and a larger meditation on the ephemerality of power. When it comes to viewership, [_Succession_](https://time.com/5304233/succession-hbo/ "undefined") has nowhere near the numbers of its western counterpart—but its blend of incisive satire and sneakily moving family drama have earned it widespread acclaim as one of the best series currently on TV. **Where to stream:** HBO Max ## **Godless** Outside of the [Taylor Sheridan](https://time.com/4789097/wind-river-review-taylor-sheridan/ "undefined") universe, _Godless_ is one of TV’s more recent western hits. Set in 1884, the drama focuses on a young outlaw named Roy (Jack O’Connell) who’s on the run after betraying his terrifying criminal father figure Frank (Jeff Daniels) during a robbery. But what really sets this one apart from other westerns is its unusually female ensemble, offering rich roles for actresses like Merritt Wever and Michelle Dockery that far surpass _Yellowstone_’s two female characters, Beth and Monica. And at only seven episodes, _Godless_ is an easy binge. **Where to stream:** Netflix ## **Longmire** One of _Yellowstone_’s biggest assets is its setting; it luxuriates in the natural beauty of Montana and Utah, where much of the series is filmed. The 2012 western crime drama _Longmire_, originally on A&E until it was canceled and picked up by Netflix, shares that strength. It focuses on a county sheriff in the Wyoming plains—making it another rare rural series, alongside _Yellowstone_ and the popular Missouri-set drama _Ozark_. It’s also one that features Native American actors and characters, and like _Yellowstone_, it spotlights the conflicts that arise between competing authorities over tribal jurisdiction. **Where to stream:** Netflix ## **The Sopranos** “What ever happened to Gary Cooper?” Tony Soprano asked in the pilot of [_The Sopranos_](https://time.com/collection-post/3103810/the-sopranos/ "undefined"), often regarded as the best TV drama of all time. “The strong, silent type. _That_ was an American. He wasn’t in touch with his feelings. He just did what he had to do.” In 1999, Tony embodied a particular strain of American masculinity: resistant to change, and reverent towards the mythically confident western heroes of Hollywood’s Golden Age. His obsession with the past—and a reliance on violence, powered by delusional rationalization—formed the basis for most modern TV antiheroes, including _Yellowstone_’s John Dutton, a man even more stubborn about expressing his feelings than Tony. You don’t need me to explain why you should watch _The Sopranos_; it’s _The Sopranos_. **Where to stream:** HBO Max ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/6159345/tv-shows-watch-after-yellowstone/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/6159345/tv-shows-watch-after-yellowstone/"},"headline":"9 Series to Watch After Yellowstone","datePublished":"2022-03-22T14:34:33.000Z","dateModified":"2026-03-31T12:31:54.877Z","description":"If you've finished watching 'Yellowstone,' fill the void with series such as 'Godless,' 'Longmire,' and 'Dallas.'","url":"https://time.com/6159345/tv-shows-watch-after-yellowstone/","keywords":["Television","freelance","culturepod"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt458acde8df8c527d/69869f14f983e70ea604f2ec/t100_tv_deadwood1.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Rosenstock","jobTitle":"Rosenstock is a contributor for TIME.","url":"https://time.com/author/ben-rosenstock/"}],"articleSection":"Entertainment","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt458acde8df8c527d/69869f14f983e70ea604f2ec/t100_tv_deadwood1.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"t100_tv_deadwood1","caption":"A scene from 'Deadwood'","creditText":"Everett","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/entertainment/","name":"Entertainment"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/television/","name":"Television"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/6159345/tv-shows-watch-after-yellowstone/","name":"9 Series to Watch After Yellowstone"}}]}] ```