CBS Renews ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘Marshals’ for Season 2
CBS has officially renewed its hit drama “Marshals” for a second season, just 12 days after its premiere. The series debuted on March 1 and quickly captured an impressive audience.
Record-Breaking Premiere
The premiere episode garnered 20.6 million viewers across multiple platforms, including CBS and Paramount+. This figure was measured within the first week following its debut.
Significant Milestones
- Most-watched broadcast original series premiere since 2017 without an NFL lead-in.
- Ranks as the most-streamed episode of any CBS program ever on Paramount+.
- Became the week’s top show, surpassing others in a competitive midseason lineup.
Creative Team and Cast
“Marshals” is produced by Paramount TV Studios and 101 Studios. The series stars Luke Grimes, reprising his role as Kayce Dutton, who joins an elite U.S. Marshals unit. His character utilizes his cowboy skills and Navy SEAL training to deliver justice in Montana.
The cast includes notable actors such as Logan Marshall-Green, Arielle Kebbel, Ash Santos, Tatanka Means, Brecken Merrill, Mo Brings Plenty, and Gil Birmingham.
Executive Producers
The executive production team comprises Taylor Sheridan, David Glasser, John Linson, Art Linson, Spencer Hudnut, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, Grimes, and Greg Yaitanes.
Viewer Reception
Amy Reisenbach, President of CBS Entertainment, praised the show’s outstanding performance and the strong viewer response. She attributed the success to the engaging storytelling and the dynamic cast.
The rapid renewal of “Marshals” reflects its significant impact within the “Yellowstone” universe, demonstrating its potential to become one of television’s leading new series.
