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Marshals: A Yellowstone Story Debuts on CBS, Recasting Kayce Dutton as a U.S. Marshal

Critics say the broadcast-bound spinoff trades Yellowstone’s operatic sprawl for a case-of-the-week crime format.

Overview

  • Marshals premiered in the United States on March 1 on CBS and rolled out in Germany on March 2 on Paramount+.
  • Luke Grimes returns as Kayce Dutton, who leaves ranch life to join a U.S. Marshals task force operating in Montana.
  • The first season comprises 13 episodes, slated to release weekly, though CBS’s typical scheduling may include short breaks.
  • The series is the Yellowstone franchise’s first to launch on a broadcast network, reflecting a shift toward network sensibilities and structure.
  • Early reviews note a more procedural tone and a tougher portrayal of Kayce, with an initial arc touching on conflict over a proposed rare-earth mine near Broken Rock.