Luke Grimes reprises his role as Kayce Dutton inYellowstone , a gripping CBS spinoff delivering intense action with less romance than Beth and Rip’s story.
Set to air in Spring 2026, the procedural series dives into Kayce’s new role as a U.S. marshal, blending his cowboy grit and Navy SEAL skills to combat crime in Montana. Under Spencer Hudnut’s direction, expect high-stakes shootouts and rugged justice, distinct from Yellowstone’s family drama.
Y: Marshals Introduction
Yellowstone may have ended, but Taylor Sheridan’s universe continues to grow, reaching beyond Beth and Rip’s drama with ambitious new stories. Luke Grimes reprises his role as Kayce Dutton in Y: Marshals, a bold procedural spinoff set to air on CBS in 2026. Confirmed earlier this year and now greenlit for series, the show dives into Kayce’s journey in federal law enforcement, delivering a gritty, action-driven addition to the Dutton saga.
While Yellowstone centered on family conflicts and ranch dynamics, Y: Marshals promises a broader, potentially more thrilling narrative, diving into high-stakes law enforcement. Kayce Dutton, now a U.S. marshal, leverages his cowboy roots and Navy SEAL expertise to tackle crime rings in Montana’s rugged landscape. The procedural format, helmed by SEAL Team’s Spencer Hudnut, ensures intense action, shootouts, and horse chases, blending modern justice with old-school grit for a fresh yet familiar Dutton saga.
How Yellowstone’s Beth and Rip’s Story Feels Complete as Kayce Takes a Darker Turn in Y: Marshals?
While Beth and Rip’s love story wrapped with a tidy happy ending, Kayce Dutton’s journey is set to explode with fresh turmoil. Yellowstone’s Luke Grimes spilled exciting details about Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming CBS spinoff, Y: Marshals, hinting at a chaotic new chapter for his character. Speaking to PEOPLE, Grimes shared why he’s pumped for the project:
We wanted to ensure a real, captivating story that’s believable… If it was just ‘he’s happy,’ are we just watching him be content? That’s not compelling. But the idea pitched to me is very, very good and intriguing—it hooked me, and I think it’ll hook the audience too.
Sheridan’s pitch, described as gripping and inventive, sold Grimes on returning as Kayce. Unlike Yellowstone’s ranch-focused family feuds, Y: Marshals thrusts Kayce into a gritty law enforcement world, tackling crime rings and high-stakes drama. With his Yellowstone arc tied up neatly, a happy Kayce wouldn’t sustain a series—corruption, danger, and familiar faces, however, promise a thrilling ride.
Grimes confessed that concluding Yellowstone felt emotional, likening it to “losing a family.” Yet, with Y: Marshals approaching and Ari Aster’s Eddington in his lineup, he’s diving into this new phase with full momentum. Fans eagerly await how Kayce’s gritty law enforcement journey will unfold in this thrilling spinoff.
Our Take on How Y: Marshals Might Finally Give Yellowstone Fans the Crime-Heavy Drama They’ve Been Missing
Y: Marshals is the gritty cowboy revival I’ve craved, starring Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, the universally beloved Dutton. Post-Yellowstone, Kayce sold the ranch for $1.25, stipulating its natural beauty remain untouched. The “Y” anchors it to the Yellowstone universe, but now it dives deep into crime, law, and justice. With SEAL Team’s Spencer Hudnut leading, expect intense action. Kayce’s Navy SEAL skills promise more than cattle rustlers—think range justice, shootouts, and thrilling horse chases across Montana’s wild terrain.
Y: Marshals Hype
I’m thrilled that Y: Marshals puts Kayce Dutton front and center, showcasing his stoic strength, fierce family loyalty, and quiet-but-lethal presence that fans admire. The series blends modern law enforcement with classic cowboy grit, ditching Yellowstone’s heavy politics for raw intensity. It’s the spinoff that feels like a natural fit. Y: Marshals lacks a confirmed release date. Catch Yellowstone on Peacock to revisit Kayce’s roots.
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