6 Taylor Sheridan Shows You Can Binge in a Weekend

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Published Oct 30, 2026, 10:05 PM EDT

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The modern Western boom on television owes a lot to Taylor Sheridan. With the arrival of Yellowstone, TV viewers have been drawn into its rich setting, gritty world-building, and extraordinary characters. Thanks to the series’ success, it created an opportunity for Sheridan to expand the franchise and create other addictive stories.

If you’ve ever been intrigued by the allure of Sheridan’s work and only have a weekend to binge, there are six shows that can be completed within the 48-hour window. How you allot your time is up to you! From prequels within the Yellowstone cinematic universe to new concepts that have taken over streaming, these six shows will give you a taste of Sheridan’s brilliance and hook you immediately.

1 '1883' (2021–2022)

10 episodes

If you want to enter the Yellowstone universe and watch the Dutton story in chronological order, start with 1883. In the 10-episode limited series, the prequel story follows James and Margaret Dutton (Tim McGraw and Faith Hill), along with their strong-willed teenage daughter, Elsa (Isabel May), as they flee poverty in Texas and join a wagon train of European immigrants traveling across the Great Plains to establish the homestead that becomes the Yellowstone Ranch in Montana. Led by Pinkerton agent Shea Brennan (Sam Elliott) and his partner Thomas (LaMonica Garrett), they navigate harsh terrain and the constant danger of the frontier. 1883 is a stark, gritty portrayal of the Oregon Trail, highlighting brutal weather, illness, river crossings, outlaws, and the conflicts settlers face.

With standout performances and an emotional backstory that fervently ties back to the flagship series, 1883 has nods to the Western classics through cinematic scope. The limited series features sweeping, large-scale cinematography by Christina Voros and Ben Richardson that captures the vast, unforgiving landscape of the Great Plains. The story doesn’t attempt to erase the pain and suffering from the journey, allowing the harrowing adventure to have extraordinary stakes. Elliott commands the screen as grieving Pinkerton agent Shea Brennan, proving himself one of the genre's best. The two music stars bring their real-life chemistry into the story for thoroughly surprising emotional performances. May shines as the story's genuine heartbeat as the narrator. Though bingeable, 1883 may require breaks, as its relentless tragedy, bleak survival themes, and deliberate pacing can be exhausting. Yet, that’s why it masterfully captures the spirit of the era. A strong, self-contained story, 1883 establishes the Dutton legacy in perfect fashion.

2 '1923' (2022–2025)

16 episodes

Helen Mirren leaning on Harrison Ford for comfort in a station hallway in 1923

Sticking with the Yellowstone prequels, 1923 continues the story with extraordinary star power. The series follows a new generation of the Dutton family in Montana, led by patriarch Jacob Dutton (Harrison Ford) and his wife Cara Dutton (Helen Mirren). The Duttons must fiercely defend their family ranch from rival cattlemen, aggressive sheepherders, and corporate-backed greed trying to seize their land. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, 1923 captures a changing American West dealing with historic droughts, Prohibition, and the early-onset Montana Great Depression. Filled with subplots and parallel storylines involving Jacob and Cara's nephew Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar), a traumatized World War I veteran working as a big-game hunter in Africa, and his love, aristocratic Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer), journeying to Montana, along with Teonna Rainwater (Aminah Nieves), a young Native American girl fighting to survive and escape the brutal abuse and trauma inflicted by a government-run Catholic boarding school, the story is enriched by the era.

1923 uses the Dutton name to tell a deeply harrowing story about hardship in early 20th-century America. The series invests heavily in period-accurate settings, old-world vehicles, expansive Montana "Big Sky" vistas, and large-scale horse-riding sequences for a big-budget masterpiece. The show contextualizes the Dutton family's survival against harsh real-world historical pressures, allowing for sensational performances from its heavy hitters and rising stars. Ford and Mirren’s commanding presence anchors the series and helps expand the Dutton dynasty mythology. With two seasons, each containing eight episodes, your entire weekend can be dedicated to a season per day. With cinematic scale, fast-paced storytelling, and high-stakes drama, 1923 operates as a perfect bridge to the flagship series.

3 'Landman' (2024–Present)

20 episodes

Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris sitting in a chair, holding his hat and talking in Landman.

Lifted from the podcast Boomtown, Landman, created by Sheridan and Christian Wallace, centers on the high-stakes, ruthless oil boomtowns of the West Texas Permian Basin. The story follows the professionals who secure land and mineral leases, handle local logistics, negotiate with landowners, and manage dangerous day-to-day crises. It contrasts the struggling roughnecks and rig workers earning high-risk six-figure incomes with the "wildcat" billionaires, executives, and cartels fueling a multi-billion-dollar energy empire. Centered on Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), a weathered crisis manager and operations executive for M-Tex Oil, the story follows him as he navigates a fractured home life, including his emotional ex-wife Angela (Ali Larter), his son Cooper (Jacob Lofland), and his daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph). Landman captures Sheridan’s signature style of high-stakes confrontations, fast-paced dialogue, and larger-than-life characters.

With fascinating source material to draw from, Landman offers an insider, dramatic look at the boom-and-bust West Texas oil industry, mixing corporate finance, lease negotiations, and roughneck labor. It presents a multitude of perspectives, letting you choose the characters you care about. Thornton does a remarkable job with Tommy, giving him a gritty, cynical, grounded demeanor. His charismatic, weary performance anchors the story. Though other powerhouses like Demi Moore, Jon Hamm, and Andy Garcia are featured, rising star Lofland stands out. Landman captures the gritty Texas atmosphere, making for perfect bingeable escapism. With 10 episodes per season, the two-part Neo-Western is a must-watch if you want a contained narrative outside the Yellowstone world.

4 'Lawman: Bass Reeves' (2023)

8 episodes

Executive produced by Sheridan and created by Chad Feehan, Lawman: Bass Reeves brings real American history to life through the story of one of the first African American Deputy U.S. Marshals west of the Mississippi River: Bass Reeves. Played by David Oyelowo, the limited series follows Reeves from forced enslavement and Civil War service to breaking free and finding refuge in the Indian Territory as he becomes a federal peace officer during Reconstruction. Alongside high-stakes gunfights and manhunts, the eight-episode series focuses heavily on the personal toll of his job, the challenges of systemic racism, and his dedication to protecting his family.

The show's most important contribution is giving visibility to a monumental yet untold chapter of American history. Lawman: Bass Reeves strays from typical cowboy tropes to explore the high moral, spiritual, and psychological costs of the badge for a Black man operating in the post-Civil War South and Indian Territory. With a profound performance from Oyelowo, he brings the real-life lawman to life with caution, quiet guile, and deep internal weight. Even with a high-gloss production design, the series captures the gritty atmosphere of the time and the splendor found across Sheridan’s cinematic majesty. Beyond Oyelowo, the series features standout performances from Dennis Quaid as Sherrill Lynn and Donald Sutherland in his final screen role as Judge Isaac Parker. Lawman: Bass Reeves is a short and sweet series at eight episodes that can easily be achieved in a single sitting.

5 'Lioness' (2023–Present)

24 episodes

Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn looking serious while on the phone in Lioness Season 3

One of the biggest shows of recent memory is Lioness. The spy thriller, inspired by a real-life U.S. military program in which female operatives infiltrate the inner circles of high-value targets in the war on terror, follows Joe McNamara (Zoe Saldaña), a senior CIA case officer who leads the Lioness team while balancing her dangerous profession with her family life. Senior CIA officials Kaitlyn Meade (Nicole Kidman), Byron Westfield (Michael Kelly), and Edwin Mullins (Morgan Freeman) oversee the program. Over three seasons, Lioness tells new stories through espionage missions that keep viewers enthralled with high-stakes action and astar-studded ensemble.

Shifting away from the Westerns, Lioness gives a new perspective on spycraft. It features fast-paced, tactically choreographed gunfights, intense military operations, and high-tension covert scenarios centering on a unique real-world-inspired premise. Beyond the battlefield, Lioness explores the heavy psychological toll of deep-cover work, the high cost of mission success, and the difficulty Joe and her team face as they try to balance demanding careers with family life. By balancing these two worlds, Lioness appeals to more than just typical spy fans. It’s a pop-feminist thriller led by a stellar performance from Saldaña. With 24 episodes across three seasons, it may be the hardest series to fit into a weekend binge, but the addictive, fast-paced energy will keep you pressing play after each episode. It’s well worth the mission!

6 'The Madison' (2026)

6 episodes

In Sheridan’s contemporary Western The Madison, the wealthy, New York City-based Clyburn family uproots and travels to the Madison River Valley in central Montana. Triggered by the profound family tragedy and personal loss following a fatal plane crash that claims family members, matriarch Stacy Clyburn (Michelle Pfeiffer) and her family must process their sorrow away from the city. The Madison is an intimate and heartfelt study of grief, family dynamics, and human connection.

Rather than explore brutal turf wars or corporate rivalries, the heart of The Madison centers on a profound family drama. It offers a slower-paced, atmospheric reflection on how a wealthy Manhattan family adapts to a rugged rural environment after a devastating loss. Directed and shot by Christina Alexandra Voros, the series showcases sweeping vistas of Montana's Madison River Valley. For viewers, it’s escapism at its finest. Pfeiffer leads the female-centric story about the necessity of emotional recovery, delivering a beautifully grounded performance. At only six episodes in its first season, The Madison offers a slower-paced, atmospheric reflection.