Taylor Sheridan has built a television empire blending Western aesthetics with modern drama. As he leaves Paramount for NBCUniversal in a $1 billion deal, we rank all his shows to find which ones truly capture his visionary storytelling.
Taylor Sheridan’s name has become synonymous with a new breed of Western drama, one that blends family sagas, political intrigue, and raw landscapes. Since the 2018 premiere of Yellowstone, he has rapidly expanded into a television empire with multiple spinoffs. But with Sheridan’s recent leap to NBCUniversal in a blockbuster $1 billion deal reported by Deadline, what does his catalog reveal about his creative vision? We’ve analyzed every Sheridan-produced series to rank them from worst to best, highlighting which ones capture his storytelling genius and which falter.
Sheridan’s work has sparked passionate fan communities, especially around Yellowstone and its sprawling universe. Viewers endlessly debate the merits of each spinoff and clamor for more Dutton family stories as Harper’s Bazaar detailed. But how do all these shows stack up? Here is the definitive ranking.
10. Tulsa King
Tulsa King stands as Sheridan’s least involved project, largely because he isn’t the primary writer. The series leans heavily on Sylvester Stallone’s star power as a displaced New York mob boss adjusting to Tulsa. While the premise offers moments of dark comedy, it lacks the familial core that defines Sheridan’s best work, resulting in a formulaic crime drama that feels detached from his signature style.
9. Mayor of Kingstown
Mayor of Kingstown delves into the grim world of a for-profit prison town, with Jeremy Renner powering through a morally complex role. The show’s unflinching look at systemic corruption is compelling, but its relentless bleakness and inconsistent pacing prevent it from reaching the heights of Sheridan’s more balanced narratives.
8. Marshals
Marshals attempts to transplant the Yellowstone ethos into a network procedural format, following Kayce Dutton as a U.S. Marshal. The shift to episodic case-solving dilutes the sprawling family drama that made the original iconic, leaving a competent but generic action series that struggles to justify its existence beyond franchise extension.
7. Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Lawmen: Bass Reeves benefits from David Oyelowo’s magnetic performance as the legendary Black Deputy U.S. Marshal. Despite thrilling horseback shootouts and a fascinating historical backdrop, the series suffers from uneven storytelling and fails to maintain the compelling momentum of its best scenes, making it a middling entry in Sheridan’s Western catalog.
6. Landman
Landman mirrors Yellowstone’s conflict-driven structure but swaps ranches for oil fields. Billy Bob Thornton’s grumpy landman provides a familiar anchor, and the show’s unapologetic look at fossil-fuel culture is provocative. However, awkward character moments—like a middle-aged man discussing sex with his teenage daughter—undermine its dramatic credibility, leaving it a flawed yet watchable addition.
5. Lioness
Lioness is Sheridan’s most explosive entry, delivering military-grade action sequences and a powerhouse cast led by Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman. While the plot can be convoluted, the show’s focus on women in high-stakes CIA operations offers a fresh perspective, and Laysla De Oliveira’s marine brings emotional depth that elevates the genre tropes.
4. The Madison
The Madison is a surprising departure—a grief-driven drama without clear villains. Michelle Pfeiffer shines as a New York matriarch adjusting to ranch life, and the series’ spacious pacing and heartfelt conversations provide a soothing counterpoint to Sheridan’s usual tension. It’s a return to character-driven storytelling that proves his range beyond the Dutton saga.
3. 1923
1923 expands the Yellowstone universe across oceans and decades, following Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as they fight to secure the Dutton legacy. The show’s ambition is admirable, with stunning production design and Teonna Rainwater’s residential school storyline adding crucial historical weight. However, its scattered focus sometimes dilutes the ranch-based drama that fans love.
2. Yellowstone
Yellowstone remains the cornerstone of Sheridan’s empire. Kevin Costner’s iconic John Dutton anchors a家族 drama filled with betrayal, romance, and breathtaking landscapes. The show’s meandering later seasons and Costner’s abrupt exit keep it from the top spot, but its cultural impact—normalizing Westerns for modern audiences and launching a franchise—is undeniable.
1. 1883
1883 stands in a league of its own. This miniseries delivers a perfectly plotted, emotionally devastating origin story of the Dutton family’s journey west. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill lead a grueling trek that balances historical allyship with raw survival, all filtered through Isabel May’s haunting narration. Its tight arc and satisfying conclusion make it the pinnacle of Sheridan’s work—a masterpiece that the subsequent series have yet to match.
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