Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser tease Dutton Ranch season 2
Dutton Ranch Season 1 ended after nine episodes on July 3, 2026, with Carter kidnapped and Rob-Will Jackson dead. Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser confirm new Dutton Ranch episodes are coming in 2027, led by showrunner Benjamin Cavell, with Taylor Sheridan contributing story ideas as Beth and Rip fight to bring their son home.
Key Takeaways
- Season 1 ran nine episodes; finale "El Padrino" aired July 3 — there is no Episode 10.
- Paramount+ renewed the Yellowstone spinoff before the finale dropped.
- Benjamin Cavell replaces Chad Feehan as showrunner; filming starts early 2027.
- Reilly and Hauser will join the writers room; Sheridan plans more creative involvement.
- Hauser expects rescuing Carter to drive the first few Season 2 episodes.
How Did the Dutton Ranch Season 1 Finale End?
The Paramount+ series closed its first run with "El Padrino," a finale that left Rio Paloma in chaos. Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler discovered that 10 Petal ranch boss Beulah Jackson had drawn them into cartel business. A deadly shootout followed, Rob-Will was found dead, and cartel kingpin Mariano Reyes abducted Carter.
Reilly told The Hollywood Reporter that Beth and Rip are "at their best when they're fighting for somebody else." Carter, she said, gives them that purpose heading into Season 2.
TV Insider reports Beth and Rip will need to work with Beulah to save their son. Mariano remains the central threat, while Joaquin's murder of his brother and Oreana's pregnancy add fresh emotional stakes.
Are There More Dutton Ranch Episodes After Season 1?
Yes — but not immediately. Decider confirms Season 1 consists of exactly nine episodes and is officially over. Episode 9 served as the finale; no tenth installment is coming.
Paramount+ renewed the series on June 24, ahead of Episode 8. Reilly said the pickup arrived "just a few weeks ago" after strong viewership made Dutton Ranch the biggest original series debut in Paramount+ history.
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Who Is the New Dutton Ranch Showrunner?
Benjamin Cavell — a veteran of Justified, SEAL Team and The Stand — replaces Chad Feehan, who stepped down in June. Reilly and Hauser, both executive producers, helped select him.
Hauser told THR that a trusted SEAL Team colleague recommended Cavell and praised his creative mind. Reilly added that director Christina Alexandra Voros, a Yellowstone veteran, will work closely with the new showrunner.
"Showrunners change all the time," Hauser said. Reilly noted the team "finished season one with Chad beautifully" and is ready to adapt.
Will Taylor Sheridan Be More Involved in Season 2?
Sheridan served as executive producer on Season 1 but did not write Beth's dialogue — a first for Reilly's signature role. She called that leap "scary" and said part of the character "had to die in order for me to begin her again."
Now Sheridan wants back in creatively. Reilly said they talk about what Season 2 could be and that he will contribute story ideas. She told THR the team "earned this second season from all the work we've done before."
Reilly and Hauser plan to be heavily involved in the writers room over the next six months before cameras roll.
When Will Dutton Ranch Season 2 Premiere?
There is no official premiere date yet. Reilly said production is "slated to start early 2027 to film," with the writers room reopening soon. Decider notes that if production moves quickly, new episodes could arrive in 2027.
Hauser expects the Carter rescue to span "a couple episodes, hopefully." Reilly wants Season 2 to be deeper and more character-driven, exploring Beulah and Ed Harris's character alongside Beth and Rip's fight.
Until then, all nine Dutton Ranch episodes remain available to stream on Paramount+.