Ever since Yellowstone officially wrapped up its main storyline, fans have been left wondering if the Dutton family saga truly ended — or if the story is simply continuing under a different name.
Now, with not just one but two major spin-offs on the way, many viewers are starting to believe that what we’re really getting isn’t a post-series expansion… but a secret continuation of the original show.
The upcoming Beth and Rip-centered sequel — reportedly titled Dutton Ranch — is expected to continue the story of the fan-favorite couple following the emotional fallout of the original series finale. Instead of being labeled as Season 6, the project exists as its own standalone show, even though it’s set in the present day and reportedly shares more DNA with the original than any other spin-off in the franchise.
At the same time, Kayce Dutton’s story is also far from over. Actor Luke Grimes is set to reprise his role in a brand-new procedural spin-off currently scheduled to air on CBS in 2026.
This means that while the flagship series may be finished, the core members of the Dutton family are still front and center in the expanding universe — just across different platforms.
In fact, reports indicate that Beth and Rip’s show will act as a direct continuation of the original timeline rather than a distant prequel or side story, making it feel much more like a narrative follow-up than something entirely new.
Kayce’s upcoming series is also expected to explore his life after leaving the ranch, potentially focusing on his continued work in law enforcement — a direction that could naturally pick up the unresolved threads left behind in the main storyline.
Taken together, these two spin-offs might quietly achieve what the franchise couldn’t do officially: move forward without calling it Yellowstone Season 6.
And for longtime fans still emotionally invested in the Dutton legacy, that might be exactly the continuation they needed all along.