Here's a List of Every Taylor Sheridan Movie and TV Show That You Should Watch
There's more than just Yellowstone!
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These days, Taylor Sheridan is a household name. The American filmmaker, showrunner, and actor is the mind behind many of the widely talked about movies and TV shows released within the past few years. His original-hit Yellowstone alone is not only the most watched scripted show on television, but has also been the center of some serious headlines this past year. That's not what we're here to talk about, though. Instead, we wanted to pique your interest for the film-maker and show-creator who, by the way, sees his shows consistently nominated for awards—including a few Golden Globes this year! So, here's a list of Taylor Sheridan movies and TV series that we think you should watch.
The reason Sheridan's Westerns are so great can be attributed to his authentic writing—he grew up on a Texas ranch! You'll find this dynamic spirit across the creator's repertoire, from the hit show Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone to the Yellowstone prequels, 1883 and 1923 featuring the Dutton family. Not to mention, he's already thinking ahead with some brand-new shows, 1944 and 2044. (Does he ever sleep?) Here is a list of all the movies and TV shows written or created by Sheridan, along with all available info on his eagerly anticipated new shows.
Yellowstone
Yellowstone is the Western-series that had everyone talking these last few seasons! It tells the modern story behind the Dutton family, aka the powerful owners of the largest ranch in all of Montana. A status this high comes with lots of drama and enemies. Don't worry, though, the brooding cowboys and witty cowgirls know how to handle their own!
1923
This is the latest Yellowstone prequel. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren play Cara and Jacob Dutton, the leaders of the ranch-owning family at the time. If you love a 20th century period piece, this one is for you. (This one will make more sense once you've watched 1883, the first Yellowstone prequel.)
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Diving into the world of U.S. history, Lawmen: Bass Reeves focuses on a real-life historic figure. You'll watch as the first Black U.S. Marshal makes a serious impact in the world of American law in the 1800s. Being in his position is no easy feat, but he does so with integrity and confidence, much like any leading man in a Sheridan show.
Special Ops: Lioness
The CIA's Lioness Program is made up of some of the toughest and sharpest women in the game. It kind of needs to be, because they're going to be responsible for bringing down a terrorist group with some looming ill-intentioned plans. Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman are just two of the Hollywood names starring in this show.
1883
If you love Yellowstone, you simply have to watch its prequel, 1883. Beyond the star-studded cast, Sheridan does a beautiful job setting up the Dutton family's origin story as they pioneer across America in search of what will become the Dutton ranch. Don't worry about committing to another four seasons—it's a limited series!
Mayor of Kingstown
Mayor of Kingstown diverges slightly from Sheridan's other projects in that it's set farther northwest, in Michigan. Jeremy Irons returns to Sheridan's team as one of two powerful brothers in Kingstown, who act as the liaisons between prisoners and the Kingstown community. When a young guard, Sam, is set up to deliver a letter for a prisoner, Irons' character works to get him off the hook.
The Tulsa King
Taylor's new Paramount crime show began airing its first season at the end of 2022 and is renewed for season 2! It stars Sylvester Stallone as a mobster who, after serving 25 years in prison for murder, is banished to Tulsa to re-establish an Italian mafia family. Say hello to another Western set drama!
The Last Cowboy
You may not be a reality TV show kind of person, but you will be this kind of reality show person. The Last Cowboy has lots of heart—it's an unscripted show about real-life cowboys and cowgirls competing for a one million dollar prize in the sport of Reining, one of the toughest and most dangerous sports in the world.
Sicario
Sheridan's first film as a screenwriter stars Emily Blunt as an FBI agent who's enlisted into a task force to bring down a brutal Mexican drug cartel. It's an action thriller and received critical acclaim in 2011 for both the acting and the writing.
Hell or High Water
The phrase "come hell or high water" typically means "do whatever needs to be done, no matter the circumstances." This meaning plays into the plot of Sheridan's second foray into the Western genre, which was released in 2016. Two brothers carry out a series of bank robberies to save their family ranch in West Texas while two Texan rangers pursue them.
Wind River
Sheridan wrote this movie to raise awareness about the high statistics of violence against Indigenous women, both on and off reservations. It stars an FBI agent and fish and wildlife service tracker tasked with investigating the murder of a young woman on a reservation in Wyoming. He seems to enjoy working with certain actors, as you'll recognize Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater from Yellowstone!
Sicario: Day Of The Soldado
Sicario: Day Of The Soldado is the 2018 sequel to his first film. The war on drugs has escalated at the Mexican border, and the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists into the United States. Make sure to catch up on the first two hits because a third installment is reportedly in the works!
Without Remorse
The 2021 film Without Remorse is based on the 1993 book by the same name. The ever-impressive Michael B. Jordan stars in this action-thriller which is the origin story of U.S. Navy Seal John Kelly. Kelly embarks on a revenge mission after Russian hitmen kill his pregnant wife and unit members.
Those Who Wish Me Dead
Released in the same year as Without Remorse, this film is another thriller based on a novel by the same name. Taylor returns to Montana, where a smokejumper aids a little boy pon the run from assassins after he witnesses the murder of his father. If you don't like fire or are afraid of forest fires, this is not the film for you.
Land Man (Under Development)
Sheridan will return to West Texas with a show about the story of the Texas oil and gas boom. Little is known so far about the show, aside from the casting of Billy Bob Thornton (also in 1883!). If you want more details, though, the show is based on the Texas Monthly eleven-part podcast series Boomtown.
6666 (Under Development)
Yet another spinoff, 6666 is about the famed Four Sixes Texas ranch that we first saw at the end of Yellowstone season 4! The ranch is enormous (it takes up a whole county) and "is synonymous with the merciless endeavor to raise the finest horses and livestock in the world, and ultimately where world-class cowboys are born and made," according to the show's official press release.
No casting announcements have been made yet, but it seems likely that Jimmy from Yellowstone and his new fiancee Emily will somehow be involved. There haven't been release date announcements yet either, but the Atlantic reported that it's slated for 2023.
Micaela Bahn is a freelance editorial assistant and recent graduate from Carleton College, where she majored in English literature. She loves running, photography, and cooking the best new recipes.
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