Great review, and definitely unmissable. This and Succession are probably my favourite shows out at the moment. Some superb characters (especially Beth and Rip). Also can't wait for S4.
Great show. Lacking in overall story arc, as events seem to follow each other like in 90s Santa-Barbara, but all other aspects (acting, casting, script, cinematograph etc) are truly great - so a solid 8.5 from me, and I am eagerly waiting for Season 4.
Finally...a great series worth reviewing. It's also an eye-opening companion to Wind River and Hell or High Water. Sheridan has a number of new series coming, too, including a prequal to Yellowstone, and I expect all of them will maintain his high standard of writing.
I think it’s a more adult more gritty, modern-day Dallas. Not to dis-service the far superior acting/writing production at all, it’s just the ‘feels’ I get watching it.
I was aware of this via looking up Taylor Sheridan on IMDb, following watching Wind River which is probably a key ‘influencer’ of this series with themes and even actors making the switch.
I saw the first series on Sky’s Paramount channel but only in SD and the PQ was awful. I gather there is now a Paramount HD and they recently showed S2. I’m now starting S3 on Peacock via US VPN having blitzed S2 on it last week.
Thanks, Cas!
Twas about time we had a review for this one
A really great series not complying with the current trends in TV and films... I find it refreshing!
Almost every episode will have a quotable line if one's in the mood to stick it to the man
Will be interesting to hear your thoughts on the other two seasons... Beth and Rip get more development. I mentioned it in another thread but over the three seasons they've grown to be some of my all-time favourite characters from TV shows.
Not that Costner isn't great, he gets to do his favourite part over and over again
PS- It was fun to find out Taylor Sheridan had his own cameos in a few episodes.
I thought this show was going to be an upgrade of that other Western soap called Dallas with J.R. Ewing and Bobby Ewing, but Kevin Coster has put his own personality into this show, he effortlessly portrays the hard line patriarch with an eye not just on his own family legacy but also the land owning community he believes in as well.
The ruthlessness of John Dutton and the lengths he will go to get what he wants is part of the broader attraction of watching this show, in my opinion Costner's John Dutton is the glue that holds the whole series together though the supporting cast does a good job as well, especially Gil Birmingham as Chief Thomas Rainwater, his battle of will with Dutton works well on screen, as does Dutton's personality clashes with his son's and daughter whom he manipulates shamelessly.
Cole Hauser's retro cowboy is a throwback to the sixties and fits in well.
There are many story threads working in this series, especially with Beth and Kayce Dutton, the first season of Yellowstone highlighted both their dysfunctional stories the best.
Season 2 added to some unfinished business but as a viewer I felt the opening dramatic strength of season 1 of Yellowstone had waned somewhat, it was steadily drifting into formulaic melodrama territory by season 3, but with Kevin still the star it was watchable melodrama non the less.
I will give season one of Yellowstone 7 out of 10. My binge watch rating is 7 out of 10 too.
Kevin Costner stars as Josh Dutton, who owns the largest contiguous ranch in the United States whose borders are under constant attack by land developers,
Kevin Costner stars as Josh Dutton, who owns the largest contiguous ranch in the United States whose borders are under constant attack by land developers,
Season One, such fond mammaries...with Kelly Reilly walking from her outdoor tub: nekkid as a balmy breeze. The landscape shots are engrossing too.
It's a great opening season that, perhaps, set the bar a little high for later on; as it fades a bit in proceeding series. Fortunately though, it hasn't paled too far and still has some fine episodes amongst its grandiosity of a theme within a burgeoning arc.
Started this a few days ago after reading the review. Finished season 1. Loved it. Some aspects from billions and succession i feel. Starting season 2 binge tonight! Cant wait.