Yellowstone, also known as the Duttonverse, is an American media franchise created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson that chronicles the dramatic saga of the Dutton family, owners of the largest cattle ranch in Montana. The franchise began with the flagship series Yellowstone in 2018 on Paramount Network, which Sheridan originally pitched as "The Godfather in Montana" after HBO declined the project. Over the years, it expanded into a sprawling universe of five television series—including the prequels 1883 (premiering December 19, 2021) and 1923, plus the spin-offs Marshals and Dutton Ranch—totaling 101 episodes across 10 seasons. Notably, producer Harvey Weinstein was removed from the credits in 2017 following sexual abuse allegations, and star Kevin Costner departed the main series before its conclusion. The flagship show wrapped up its fifth and final season on November 10, 2024, cementing the franchise's legacy as a modern television phenomenon.