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The Madison Not Connected to Yellowstone, Despite Early Reports
The new series starring Kurt Russell and Michelle Pfeiffer tells an all-new story unrelated to the Dutton family saga.
Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:05pm
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Fans of the Yellowstone universe may be surprised to learn that the new series The Madison is not actually a spinoff of the hit show. Despite early reports that The Madison would continue the Dutton family saga, the new series tells an entirely separate story about the Clyburn family's move from Manhattan to Montana as they navigate grief. While the two shows share a stunning Montana backdrop, The Madison is a completely new storyline developed by creator Taylor Sheridan.
Why it matters
The confusion around The Madison's connection to Yellowstone highlights the expansive universe that Taylor Sheridan has built, with multiple shows and spinoffs in the works. Fans were eager for any new content related to the Dutton family, so the revelation that The Madison is a standalone series may be disappointing for some. However, it also demonstrates Sheridan's creative flexibility in developing new stories and characters within the broader Montana setting.
The details
When The Madison was first announced in August 2024, it was billed as a modern-day Yellowstone spinoff, with Michelle Pfeiffer attached to star. However, the show has since evolved into an entirely new story about the Clyburn family, who travel from New York City to Montana as they cope with grief. In addition to Pfeiffer, the series stars Kurt Russell, Beau Garrett, Patrick J. Adams, Elle Chapman, Amiah Miller, and Matthew Fox. Taylor Sheridan, the creator of Yellowstone, reportedly decided to develop The Madison as a separate storyline rather than a direct continuation of the Dutton family saga.
- The Madison was first announced in August 2024.
- The first three episodes of The Madison began streaming on Paramount+ on March 14, 2026.
- The remaining three episodes of The Madison will be available on March 21, 2026.
The players
Taylor Sheridan
The creator of Yellowstone, who developed The Madison as a separate storyline rather than a direct spinoff.
Michelle Pfeiffer
An actress who was attached to star in The Madison early on, before the show evolved into a new story.
Kurt Russell
An actor who stars in The Madison alongside Michelle Pfeiffer.
What they’re saying
“I don't write. I want to cast this part first before I write it; I want to write it around the actress.”
— Taylor Sheridan, Creator of Yellowstone and The Madison
What’s next
The remaining three episodes of The Madison will be available to stream on Paramount+ on March 21, 2026.
The takeaway
The confusion around The Madison's connection to Yellowstone highlights the expansive universe that Taylor Sheridan has built, with multiple shows and spinoffs in the works. While fans may be disappointed to learn that The Madison is not a direct Yellowstone spinoff, the new series demonstrates Sheridan's creative flexibility in developing fresh stories and characters within the broader Montana setting.
