Taylor Sheridan's 'Marshals' Becomes His Lowest-Rated Series

The Yellowstone spin-off struggles to match the success of its parent series.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:20pm

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Taylor Sheridan's new neo-Western series 'Marshals', a spin-off of the hit show Yellowstone, has officially become the lowest audience-rated Sheridan series on Rotten Tomatoes. The show, which stars Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, currently has a 28% audience score, putting it below other Sheridan productions like 1923 and Landman.

Why it matters

Sheridan's shows are usually well-received by audiences, so the low ratings for Marshals are surprising. The series is attempting to carve out its own identity separate from Yellowstone, but early reviews suggest it is struggling to capture the same level of intrigue and narrative spark as the parent show.

The details

Marshals is led by Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, with Logan Marshall-Green, Arielle Kebbel, Ash Santos, and Tatanka Means in supporting roles. Critics have noted the show's limitations of network television, including less grit, occasional repetitive dialogue, and tighter 42-minute pacing, but have also highlighted its potential, describing it as 'action-packed, thrilling, and full of everything you could ask for in a Kayce Dutton-led series'.

  • Marshals airs at 8 PM on CBS every Sunday, and streams on Paramount+.

The players

Taylor Sheridan

An American screenwriter, director, and actor who is the creator of the Yellowstone franchise and other acclaimed neo-Western series.

Luke Grimes

An American actor who plays the lead role of Kayce Dutton in Marshals and the Yellowstone series.

Logan Marshall-Green

An American actor who has a supporting role in Marshals.

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What they’re saying

“Marshals is a neo-Western that is chock-full of potential. It's action-packed, thrilling, and full of everything you could ask for in a Kayce Dutton-led series that fights hard to divorce itself from the 'Y' that still lingers in the background. It's not perfect, nor does it claim to be, but once it gets through the initial growing pains, it will be able to stand firmly on its own.”

— Michael John Petty, Collider Reviewer

What’s next

Collider has stated that they will continue to provide updates on the performance and development of Marshals as the series progresses.

The takeaway

While Marshals may be struggling to match the audience success of its Yellowstone predecessor, the series shows promise and could find its footing if it can overcome the initial 'growing pains' noted by critics. The show's ability to carve out its own identity separate from Yellowstone will be key to its long-term success.