Yellowstone fans have been patiently awaiting the fourth season of the acclaimed drama series since the deadly cliffhanger left the fates of multiple characters up in the air two years ago. As a bonus, not only has Paramount confirmed the premiere date of November 7th, but it will consist of two episodes.
Is that not enough for you? How does a new teaser trailer grab you? What’s that? Do you want more? You are a greedy beggar, aren’t you? How about the title and plot synopsis of the spin-off series starring Jeremy Renner? That’s right, Jeremy “The Worst Avenger” Renner will headline Mayor of Kingstown, set to premiere one week later on November 14th!
Per Deadline, here is the plot synopsis of the new series, which also boasts director Antoine Fuqua as producer:
Created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, the contemporary spinoff drama follows the McLusky family. They are power brokers running for-profit prisons in Kingstown, Michigan. The drama tackles themes of systemic racism, corruption, and inequality, providing a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither. That makes it feel a bit like a Western, even though it is a long way from the Dutton ranch in Montana.
Season 4’s first two eps will also serve as a launchpad for 1883. For the uninitiated, 1883 is the prequel series that’s set to premiere on Sunday, December 19 on Paramount+. The series centers around the Dutton family and their “epic journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America.” The prequel stars Sam Elliot, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill, amongst others.
If you’re feeling a little lost on the Yellowstone front, have no fear. the Paramount Network will air a special simulcast of both of the new series following the airing of Yellowstone on the night of their respective premieres.
“Our strategy is to make Yellowstone, the massive # 1 hit with more than 10 million fans, into a global hit franchise under the incredible creative vision of Taylor Sheridan’s world-building storytelling,” said Chris McCarthy, President and CEO, MTV Entertainment. “These new series will debut on Paramount+ and have special premiere day sneak episodes behind Yellowstone introducing this huge audience to these new stories, allowing us to leverage our linear platforms to fuel the growth of Paramount+ which will stream each series exclusively after episode two.”
“Mayor of Kingstown and 1883 are perfect examples of the types of prestige dramas we are focused on bringing to Paramount+. Taylor Sheridan is an exceptional talent and we are thrilled to be expanding his portfolio of series within the ViacomCBS family. With the special simulcast event of both series on Paramount Network, we will be further tapping into the scale and reach of ViacomCBS to bring audiences to Paramount+,” said ViacomCBS Streaming Chief Programming Officer Tanya Giles.
101 Studios’ CEO Glasser added, “We are thrilled to present these shows as part of this newly established Taylor Sheridan universe that has grown and expanded beyond our greatest expectations. Taylor has proven time and time again his powerful ability to tell riveting stories that are rich with passion, drama and adventure and entertain audiences everywhere. Additionally, the fall is an incredible landscape for television, bringing in the strongest viewer availability. ViacomCBS has remained a phenomenal partner to us over the years and this showcases the network’s confidence in all of our shows.”
Boy howdy, that sure is a lot of Yellowstone. Are you excited for the main show to return and for all its related content to come? Let us know in the comments section below.