The “Sheridan-verse” is officially taking over our screens, and if you haven’t yet traded your designer loafers for a pair of dusty cowboy boots, you might be the last one left at the ranch.
Taylor Sheridan, (the man who went from playing a side character in Sons of Anarchy to becoming the undisputed king of modern Westerns) has built an empire that stretches from the oil fields of Texas to the icy plains of Montana. With two massive new debuts in the last month, Marshals and The Madison, the “Taylor Sheridan Era” shows no signs of slowing down.
Here is everything you need to know about the man himself and a definitive ranking of his shows to help you decide what to binge this weekend.
Who is Taylor Sheridan?
Before he was writing some of the grittiest dialogue on television, Sheridan was an actor (most notably playing Deputy David Hale in Sons of Anarchy). However, at age 40, he pivoted to screenwriting, delivering a “Modern Frontier” film trilogy that remains legendary: Sicario, Hell or High Water, and Wind River.
In 2018, he launched Yellowstone, a show that didn’t just find an audience, it created a cultural movement. Today, he is the creative force behind a dozen series, often writing entire seasons himself while managing his own real-life cattle ranches in Texas. He’s essentially the John Dutton of Hollywood, just with fewer helicopters and more Emmy nominations.
The Definitive Ranking: Every Taylor Sheridan Show
1. 1883
The gold standard. This limited series serves as a prequel to Yellowstone, following the Dutton ancestors on a brutal wagon train journey from Texas to Oregon. It’s poetic, heartbreaking, and visually stunning. It’s less “soap opera” and more “epic survivalist drama.” If you only watch one, make it this one.
2. Yellowstone (Seasons 1–3)
The flagship that started it all. While later seasons became a bit more melodramatic, the first three seasons of Yellowstone are high-stakes prestige television. Kevin Costner’s John Dutton is an icon, and the show’s exploration of land, legacy, and family remains gripping.
3. Landman
This oil-industry drama starring Billy Bob Thornton is Sheridan’s most underrated gem. It’s gritty, fast-paced, and gives a fascinating look at the “landmen” who secure drilling rights in West Texas. The addition of Sam Elliott in Season 2 has only elevated the stakes.
4. 1923
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. Need we say more? This chapter of the Dutton saga tackles the Great Depression and Prohibition. While it can be a bit meandering with its globe-trotting subplots, the performances are world-class.
5. Mayor of Kingstown
Jeremy Renner stars as Mike McLusky, a “fixer” in a town where the only industry is incarceration. It’s incredibly dark and often difficult to watch, but it’s a masterclass in tension and urban decay.
6. The Madison (New in 2026)
The newest heavy hitter. Starring Michelle Pfeiffer as a New York socialite who moves to Montana after a tragedy, this show is a departure from the usual gunfights. It’s a character-driven study of grief that has already broken viewership records for Paramount+.
7. Tulsa King
Sylvester Stallone as a Mafia capo exiled to Oklahoma is a premise that shouldn’t work, but somehow does. It’s lighter and more humorous than Sheridan’s other works, making it a perfect “guilty pleasure” watch.
8. Lioness
Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman lead this high-octane spy thriller. It’s slick and entertaining, though it occasionally leans a bit heavily into military tropes.
9. Lawmen: Bass Reeves
A beautifully shot historical drama about the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi. David Oyelowo is fantastic, though the pacing can feel a bit slow for those used to the chaos of Yellowstone.
10. Marshals (New in 2026)
ThisYellowstone spinoff follows Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) as he joins the U.S. Marshals. It feels more like a traditional procedural “cop show” than a prestige drama, but it’s a solid hit for fans of the franchise.
