Yellowstone - Paramount *Spoilers*

JP Liz V1

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Yellowstone

Kevin Costner is set as the lead in Yellowstone, Paramount Network’s upcoming straight-to-series drama, written and executive produced by Oscar-nominated Hell or High Water and Sicario screenwriter Taylor Sheridan and executive produced by The Weinstein Company.

Costner will play John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, under constant attack by those it borders — land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first National Park. It is an intense study of a violent world far from media scrutiny — where land grabs make developers billions, and politicians are bought and sold by the world’s largest oil and lumber corporations. Where drinking water poisoned by fracking wells and unsolved murders are not news: they are a consequence of living in the new frontier. It is the best and worst of America seen through the eyes of a family that represents both.

Yellowstone is the first scripted drama series greenlighted by Paramount Network, Viacom’s new general entertainment network and leading scripted brand, which will replace Spike in early 2018, The 10-episode series is slated to go into production in the fall for premiere on the network in summer 2018.

http://deadline.com/2017/05/kevin-costner-lead-paramount-network-drama-series-yellowstone-taylor-sheridan-the-weinstein-co-1202093341/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suobrMPBLlo

Taylor Sheridan is definitely a name to watch, impressive writing CV so far

c.p.w.g.w

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suobrMPBLlo

Taylor Sheridan is definitely a name to watch, impressive writing CV so far

The trailer looks great, production quality looks fantastic

Agent Coulson

Taylor Sheridan has written and directed every episode.

Slydice

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Taylor Sheridan is definitely a name to watch, impressive writing CV so far

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Taylor Sheridan has written and directed every episode.

Oh! :eek:

JP Liz V1

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Taylor Sheridan has written and directed every episode.

Sheriff Hale from SOA has done well

The Black Oil

Sort of reminds me of The Bridge FX remake here and with the bloke behind Sicario involved, there's probably some dodgy stuff going around the border or law. Looks well shot too.

The Black Oil

More Costner focused in this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuRy7uXiCxg

Agent Coulson

Starts on Wednesday.

One review called it a poor man's Dallas disappointing if true.

Slydice

Agent Coulson wrote: »

One review called it a poor man's Dallas disappointing if true.

Hashtag Gutted

budhabob

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Starts on Wednesday.

One review called it a poor man's Dallas disappointing if true.

Based on the trailer and those attached that would be very disappinting.
Will wait for further feedback before deciding to watch.

Agent Coulson

Stunningly filmed using that amazing location a top class cast all acting well and so far a decent story.


I can see why the Dallas light is thrown at it however I really enjoyed the opening two episodes of it myself.



Taylor Sheridan really does seem to get this America and brings it to screen in a very enjoyable and watchable way.

Kuva

1 ep yea?

geecee

I thought the double episode pilot was excellent... reminds me of the good parts of "The Son" in a contemporary environment... mixed in with the best parts of Dallas

And also reminds me that we have wasted 20 years of Kevin Costner's career... what a star and what a great series (so far) for him to make his real comeback

Slydice

So far it's good. Setup with tension already. Costner looks well chosen.

Looks capable of hitting highs. Might be a few filler episodes to come depending on their budget but with Sheridan writing, I'm optimistic.

expectationlost

reminds me of longmire a bit too re the plan to build on the land

Mr E

Liked it. Great pedigree with Taylor Sheridan involved. I'll keep watching.

Agent Coulson

Well the pilot was a big hit ratings wise.

The premiere of Paramount Network’s new drama series “Yellowstone” saw impressive gains in delayed viewing.

According to Nielsen Live+3 data, “Yellowstone” pulled in 4.8 million viewers, up approximately 71% from the 2.8 million the show drew in Live+Same Day in its premiere on June 20. With that, “Yellowstone” now ranks as ad-supported cable’s most-watched scripted drama series premiere since “The People vs O.J. Simpson” in 2016 and the most-watched original series telecast not only in the new network’s history, but also for its former iteration, Spike TV.

The show also rose 75% in adults 18-49, growing from a solid 0.4 to a 0.7 after three days of playback.

https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/yellowstone-premiere-ratings-delayed-viewing-1202856869/

badtoro

I must say I enjoyed that.

Probably best not to do any more calving work, newborns don't tend to hop up and run off like there's a wolf chasing them :pac:

The daughter is a real piece of work. My only fear thus far is the son and his indian wife will do the all angsty relationship stuff, I hope that doesn't happen but I suppose that's what fast forward is for!

JP Liz V1

Will this be shown on the new Paramount UK channel (Sky 159)?

Agent Coulson

The story moves along nicely in episode two.

Really enjoying the show.

Slydice

Don't wanna jinx it so I guess I'll say.. That episode was good!

It's like Sheridan is writting good individual stories and slowly shaping up an overall story. As time goes by, I'm guessing it's gonna gain in tense / dread feel in the background until things get sorted out.

Slydice

Four: I liked that one. Just something about the feel or structure.

Thought it was gonna go downhill with the bar but it didn't.

Agent Coulson

Renewed for a 2nd season.

Agent Coulson

"If that's your happy I don't want to hear your sad"

Delighted this has been renewed as I am really enjoying the story they are telling.


Costner also seems really up for this role and he is on top class form.

Kermit.de.frog

In what episode does the supervolcano erupt killing everyone?

CatInABox

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

In what episode does the supervolcano erupt killing everyone?

I actually wandered into this thread thinking that it was a Dwayne Johnson movie.

Have added this to my list of things to watch now.

Agent Coulson

:eek: I was not expecting that at all

Slydice

Slydice

So I'm guessing things

are either about to go vrey violent or downhill rapidly for Luke

c.p.w.g.w

Just binged on it over the last few nights really enjoying it...i really love costner

lawred2

Where can this be viewed?

Netflix? Now tv?

Agent Coulson

Damm that was some scene on the cliff edge.

Miscreanter

It's turning into Dallas!

What's with all the mishaps and accidents?

Are Casinos a thing with the Indians,it featured heavily in Banshee as well

c.p.w.g.w

Miscreanter wrote: »

It's turning into Dallas!

What's with all the mishaps and accidents?

Are Casinos a thing with the Indians,it featured heavily in Banshee as well

Indians love casino's, generate lots of revenue from them, and don't have to follow any laws but their own.

The Native American casino's generated somewhere like 26 billion annual revenue...its a wonder why a lot of their reserves are crime ridden dumps with extreme poverty. Monetary inequality is also a big issue...Not all reserves are like this, but there is certainly a majority

Miscreanter

c.p.w.g.w wrote: »

Indians love casino's, generate lots of revenue from them, and don't have to follow any laws but their own.

The Native American casino's generated somewhere like 26 billion annual revenue...its a wonder why a lot of their reserves are crime ridden dumps with extreme poverty. Monetary inequality is also a big issue...Not all reserves are like this, but there is certainly a majority

Indians don't handle alcohol use I heard too

c.p.w.g.w

Miscreanter wrote: »

Indians don't handle alcohol use I heard too

Same goes for the native Australian people, maybe their is a biological reason for this, as both groups would have evolved independently for so long without outside influence. Unlike Europe & Asia which would have had a much higher level of genetic diversity

Slydice

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Damm that was some scene on the cliff edge.

I think I felt out of breath or something just after!!

Agent Coulson

Well now not a brother that changes things up a bit in the family dynamic.

Mc Love

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Damm that was some scene on the cliff edge.

I thought they were from that bus that John got rid of.

Mc Love

Miscreanter wrote: »

It's turning into Dallas!

What's with all the mishaps and accidents?

Are Casinos a thing with the Indians,it featured heavily in Banshee as well

That massive Indian character from Banshee showed up in one of the episodes. Wonder if he will be in any more.

Slydice

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Well now not a brother that changes things up a bit in the family dynamic.

I wonder was the

bear and wolves

scene at the end a metaphor for what's coming up.

Trombones

I'm waiting for that smug git Rainwater to get his comeuppance

Comical all the accidents and mishaps

Agent Coulson

That was a top season of TV.

Loved the soundtrack that went with it as well.


That last scene with Costner walking was just stunning.

geecee

Loved that final scene with Kayce in the finale

hanging Jenkins

, looks like he can be just as cold blooded as his father and the rest of the wranglers....

Roll on Season 2!

Agent Coulson

It was the second most watched show on all of cable tv in the States behind the Walking Dead.

c.p.w.g.w

Agent Coulson wrote: »

It was the second most watched show on all of cable tv in the States behind the Walking Dead.

And everybody i know hasn't heard about until i mention it. Its really set up lovely for season 2

setanta1000

Started watching first episode last night, got half way through and gave up Other half's comment was "I'm totally confused and it's very "ranchy"".

I have been trying for ages to find something my wife and I can watch that we both enjoy - I had high hopes so really disappointed. Kids interrupting multiple times probably didn't help...

Does it get better; is it worth sticking with?

Slydice

Didn't realise that was the season finale until after it finished. That was decent.

Kayce .. damn.. so cold! There again, it was feeling like the battle was lost and it would just go to legal stuff with Beth and Jamie until the switchover

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Was thinking during the episode that Sheridan is doing well in that I don't feel confident about any of my guesses about where the story is gonna end up. So that could be good or bad. Either he has a plan or doesn't. Given his history, I'm guessing he's got the end game in mind.

setanta1000 wrote: »

Started watching first episode last night, got half way through and gave up Other half's comment was "I'm totally confused and it's very "ranchy"".

I have been trying for ages to find something my wife and I can watch that we both enjoy - I had high hopes so really disappointed. Kids interrupting multiple times probably didn't help...

Does it get better; is it worth sticking with?

Half of the first episode of any story based show ain't gonna do much for ya.
Whether it gets better or not depends on what you like. What are you looking for?

setanta1000

Slydice wrote: »

Half of the first episode of any story based show ain't gonna do much for ya.
Whether it gets better or not depends on what you like. What are you looking for?

Absolutely fair point so I went and watched the rest of the first episode on my own and in peace!

Overall I thought it was ok - I struggled to follow all the different characters and I thought some of the personalities a bit cliched, don't like the daughter character as I thought she was overplaying it but there are some lovely looking horses roaming around!!

I'll stick with it for a while!

Lizsalander

Costner is great,he has that gravitas.

It has a sort of Dallas meets Unforgiven feel to it

marklazarcovic

Really enjoyed that,great cast, stunning location. More please.