The Taylor Sheridan universe is… a lot. Like “wait, is this the same ranch?” a lot. Between prequels, sequels, spinoffs, and shows that feel like they should be connected but technically aren’t, it’s easy to get lost somewhere between Montana and an oil rig in Texas.

So if you’ve ever asked yourself, “Do I need a flowchart to watch these in order?”—don’t worry. We made one (mentally). Here’s your complete, no-nonsense, slightly sarcastic guide to Taylor Sheridan shows so you can finally say, “Yes, I’ve seen them all.” Or at least pretend you have.

Yellowstone (Where It All Started)

Welcome to the main event. The one that launched a thousand cowboy hats.

Yellowstone follows the Dutton family, led by the ever-intimidating John Dutton, as they fight to protect the largest contiguous ranch in the U.S. from… basically everyone. Land developers, political forces, neighboring reservations, and yes—even a national park.

Expect: Family drama, power struggles, and more violence than your average “ranch life” TikTok.

1883 (The Prequel That Hurts Your Feelings)

Before Yellowstone, there was… suffering. Lots of it.

1883 tracks the Dutton family’s brutal journey across the Great Plains to Montana. It’s less “fun Western adventure” and more “wow, this is emotionally devastating and also historically intense.”

Expect: Wagon trains, heartbreak, and a deep appreciation for modern plumbing.

1923 (Trauma, But Make It Generational)

Because one Dutton timeline simply wasn’t enough.

Set in the early 20th century, 1923 shows the family battling pandemics, drought, Prohibition, and the Great Depression. You know, just a casual list of life challenges.

Expect: High-stakes survival, generational drama, and the realization that being a Dutton is… not relaxing.

The Madison (Feelings in the Mountains)

A shift from chaos to something a little more… reflective.

The Madison centers on a New York City family navigating grief and connection in Montana’s Madison River Valley.

Expect: Slower pacing, emotional storytelling, and fewer shootouts (probably).

Marshals (Kayce Gets a New Job)

Because one Dutton spinoff wasn’t enough.

This series follows Kayce Dutton after his time on the ranch as he joins an elite U.S. Marshals unit. Think cowboy meets Navy SEAL meets law enforcement.

Expect: Action, internal conflict, and the ongoing theme of “can this man ever just have a peaceful day?”

Landman (Cowboys, But With Oil Money)

Same intensity, different dirt.

Set in West Texas oil boomtowns, Landman dives into the world of roughnecks and billionaires chasing fortune. It’s an upstairs/downstairs story—if “upstairs” had private jets and “downstairs” had oil rigs.

Expect: Big money, bigger egos, and a crash course in how oil shapes literally everything.

Tulsa King (Fish-Out-of-Water Mafia Edition)

What happens when you drop a New York mob boss into Oklahoma? Chaos. Obviously.

After 25 years in prison, Dwight “The General” Manfredi is sent to Tulsa to start fresh. Instead, he builds a brand-new criminal empire with a crew that probably wasn’t in the original business plan.

Expect: Crime, dark humor, and a lot of “this is not how we did things in New York.”

Mayor of Kingstown (Everyone Needs Therapy)

Set in a Michigan town where prisons are basically the economy, this show follows the McClusky family—aka the unofficial middlemen between inmates, cops, and politicians.

Expect: Heavy themes, moral gray areas, and the overwhelming urge to take a deep breath afterward.

Special Ops: Lioness (Spy Drama, But Make It Intense)

This one trades cowboy boots for covert operations.

The series follows Cruz Manuelos, a Marine recruited into a CIA program to infiltrate terrorist networks. It’s high-stakes, high-tension, and very much not a “watch while folding laundry” kind of show.

Expect: Espionage, emotional depth, and constant stress (in a good way?).

So… Where Should You Start?

If you want the “proper” experience:

• Start with 1883 → 1923 → Yellowstone

If you want the “I just want drama immediately” experience:

• Start with Yellowstone and emotionally spiral from there

If you want something adjacent but not ranch-heavy:

• Try Tulsa King or Mayor of Kingstown

You’re Welcome

The Taylor Sheridan universe is sprawling, dramatic, and occasionally overwhelming—but that’s part of the appeal. Whether you’re here for the cowboys, the crime, or the chaos, there’s something for everyone.

And if you’re wondering, “Is all of this content actually something I want to watch?”—that’s where VidAngel comes in. 

Because watching TV shouldn’t require emotional recovery time… unless you choose it.

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