Yellowstone Spinoffs Ranked by Fans — No. 1 Will Seriously Surprise You

Yellowstone has turned into a franchise, sparking spinoffs, including prequels, and shows that are inspired by it. With so many spinoffs to choose from, it's interesting to contemplate which one has become fans' favorite.

Of course, nothing will ever replace the original Yellowstone series, starring Kevin Costner as John Dutton, a Montana rancher who is determined to protect his family's land at all cost.

The prequels 1883 and 1923 began tracing the Dutton family tree, explaining their connection to the land on which the modern-day Dutton ranch sits. However, another spinoffs focuses on the continuing saga of feisty Dutton daughter, Beth, and her ranch manager husband, Rip Wheeler.

And it's that show, Dutton Ranch, that occupies the top spot on the site Ranker. That's fast, though, considering it debuted on May 15 on Paramount.

Dutton Ranch Showcases Its Main Characters' 'Intense Chemistry'

(L-R) Finn Little, Annette Bening, Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Natalie Alyn Lind, Christina Alexandra Voros, Juan Pablo Raba, Hart Denton and Berto Colon attend Paramount+'s "Dutton Ranch" New York premiere at AMC Lincoln Square 13 on May 12, 2026 in New York City.

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As Ranker explains, fans appreciate that Dutton Ranch contains two of the original series' most popular characters.

"Long-time viewers will appreciate how this series keeps the fire alive for favorite characters Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler," Ranker wrote. "Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser return to bring their intense chemistry to this continuation of the original storyline."

Fans of Yellowstone knows that Rip was taken in by the Dutton family when he was a teen and needed shelter from a family tragedy.

Explains Ranker: "This show acts as a direct anchor to the original series by keeping the core heart of the ranch alive for the audience."

What Are the Other Top 'Yellowstone' Spinoffs?

Occupying second place on Ranker's list? The Madison. This show contains a new cast of characters but also occurs in Montana. Third place? The prequel 1883, which traced the Dutton family ancestors' journey and tragedies.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves was number four. Fifth place? 1923, another prequel, which continued the saga with Harrison Ford playing a Dutton.

In Dutton Ranch, Beth and Rip, and their informally adopted son Carter, have moved to Texas. Fans of Yellowstone will remember that the ranch was sold to the indigenous tribe in the area.

Beth Dutton's Character Will Be More 'Dangerous' in the Spinoff

John Dutton, Costner's character, was murdered in the original series, and his name is evoked several times in Dutton Ranch, giving the show additional linkage to the original, according to Page Six.

Dutton Ranch executive producer Christina Alexandra Voros told Page Six that Beth's character will grow more "dangerous" in the spinoff.

She also indicated that it's not like Beth and Rip get to simply fade into peaceful, domesticated life. A show wouldn't pay true homage to the original if it wasn't violent. “You really see these two people who have fought so hard to try to finally have peace. And no matter how badly they want it, war keeps coming to their doorstep," she told Page Six.

According to Fox News, the Yellowstone franchise, which was created by Taylor Sheridan, carries the strategy of introducing country music stars as characters. For example, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill starred in 1883.

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I Spent the Day at the PGA Championship: Here's What to Avoid

The PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is well underway with moving day offering the world's best a chance to surge up the leaderboard and get into contention for the final round on Sunday.

A number of golfers have taken advantage of the perfect playing conditions on the course with golfers like Chris Kirk, Justin Rose and Xander Schauffele making a sizable charge.

Advantageous conditions and much more friendly pin locations are making low scores possible, but Aronimink is still showing its teeth with three golfers at three-over for the day, another at six-over and the poor Brian Campbell pulling up the rear at 16-over for the tournament and 12-over on the day.

As the golfers settle into the challenging course, spectators lining Aronimink's more than 7,000-yard sprawl will want to avoid the mistakes I made while attending the first round.

I was invited to attend the first round of the PGA Championship as part of the Visit PA campaign highlighting the many sporting events coming to Philadelphia over the next few months - like the PGA Championship, World Cup and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

While there, I made a few mistakes.

Don't Wait to Spend at the Merch Tent

Upon arriving at the course, the welcome entrance sends you straight into the merchandise tent which can be better described as a massive sporting goods store rather than just a measly tent.

Apparel from seemingly every major brand from Peter Millar, which was the most-crowded section amongst golf fans, to Adidas to Nike were chalked full of eerily similar choices and shirt patterns. While hard core golf fans know the rise in cost of apparel over the last few years, those new to the game will get a slight case of sticker shock while staring down the barrel of a $135 shirt.

The hats were the most sought-after item in the tent, with hoards of fans going against the crowd in order to grab their wanted item before it was gone.

When I arrived just after 8:30 a.m. ET, the crowd in the tent was strong. Seemingly hundreds if not thousands of golf fans were packed in like sardines just hoping for the chance to spend a few hundred dollars in the gift shop.

I returned to the tent hours later, around 2 p.m. ET, hoping to locate a token of my appreciation for my wife watching our nearly two-year-old daughter for the week while I wondered around the year's second major. The seemingly perfect gift caught my eyes, but not before a woman was able to jump in and grab the necessary size.

Don't Get Stuck Chasing the Stars

Not long after leaving the merch tent (my first attempt, that is), I meandered past the 18th green in between holes No. 9 and No. 18 as I attempted to find the Visit PA suite flanking the 17th green and 18th tee.

Gary Woodland, Jason Day and Sam Burns were making their way from the fairway onto the green on the 18th hole at the time, causing a massive road block of fans attempting to sneak a peak at how the pros go about their business on the greens.

As Keith Mitchell, Billy Horschel, Ian Holt made their way off the 18th green to the front nine, a fracas of fans made it nearly impossible to walk down between the 9th and 18th. After finally ambling down the 18th, I attempted to cross, but was stopped in my tracks by officials holding off the walkway while Cameron Smith battled with an errant tee shot.

As Smith, who eventually made bogey on the hole, spoke with a rules official and took nearly 20 minutes for his next shot, the crosswalk was closely guarded. A return around the 18th would have wasted even more time so nearly a half hour was wasted attempting to get across the fairway.

Following a marquee group with big names can generate excitement, but also a healthy wait with a potentially limited view. Those hoping to just catch a glimpse of the course should follow a lesser-known group or simply navigate their way around the course while actively avoiding groups containing the like of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, among others.

Don't Spend $35 on a Cocktail Just for Memorabilia

My final piece of advice is to protect your wallet. If you plan on spending big at the merch tent, I'd avoid getting lured into a $35 cocktail just to hold a plastic cup featuring the course layout for the rest of the day.

That piece of advice should be taken with a small grain of salt as I thoroughly enjoyed the Elijah Craig small batch, black tea and lemonade cocktail that resided in the plastic cup for a grand total of 20 minutes before it was gone, leaving me with the sticky remains of freshly pressed lemon juice coating the cup.

The cup, meanwhile, will likely see the inside of the dishwasher for a handful of washes before the decals start peeling. Wanting to own a piece of the PGA Championship is a problem, but paying the price of two New York City cocktails for a plastic isn't the best use of $35.

This list isn't the complain, attending the PGA Championship in person is well worth it to see the scale and enormity of the venture alone. It's simply to explain some pitfalls that may come with the territory of attending a major.

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REI Is Selling Exped's 'Most Comfortable' Sleeping Pad for Almost $140 Off

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Why It's a Big Deal

Exped sleeping pads are on the expensive side, and we didn't understand why until we actually used one. Because they're so good, they don't really go on sale that often, but the brand's best model just got a rare discount during REI's annual Anniversary Sale alongside top sellers from Sea to Summit, Nemo, and Big Agnes. Until May 25, it's up to $138 off and well worth the investment.

The Exped MegaMat Duo Sleeping Pad is 25% off in three sizes: The Medium Duo is down to $300, the Long Wide-Plus Duo is $337 now, and the Queen size—the one we use—is now $412. It's also available in a twin model for as low as $195. These sleeping pads might fetch a premium, but the results are leaps and bounds beyond anything else not designed for backpacking—the tech is just so good.

Exped MegaMat Duo Sleeping Pad, Starting at $300 at REI

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What Shoppers Should Know

• Sizes: Medium Duo, Long Wide-Plus Duo, Queen
• Dimensions: Medium Duo: 72 x 41.3 x 4, Long Wide-Plus Duo: 77.6 x 52 x 4, Queen: 80 x 59.8 x 4
• Weight: Medium Duo: 7 lbs. 5.8 oz.. Long Wide-Plus Duo: 9 lbs. 11.2 oz., Queen: 11 lbs. 14.1 oz.
• Insulated: Yes
• Self-Inflating: Yes
• R-Value: 8.1
• Best For: Car camping; side sleepers

This MegaMat sleeping pad is a 4-inch-thick, two-person insulated mattress that’ll help you get a great night’s sleep while camping. It’s built with open-cell polyurethane foam in an “air core channel” design that traps heat effectively, preventing the ground from absorbing all your warmth.

Its 3D vertical sidewall construction makes the edges sturdy, so they don’t sag under your weight, and you get a more usable sleep area. It’s also super tough, thanks to its 75-denier polyester sidewalls and bottom.

Inflating it is a cinch: The MegaMat’s innovative FlatValve automatically inflates the pad when opened, and an included Top-Up Pump allows you to fine-tune the firmness to your liking. Dual deflate valves help you pack it up quickly, and you can toss it in the included stuff sack for easy storage.

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What Campers Are Saying

REI shoppers have lots of good things to say about the MegaMat Duo, and several noted it’s a standout compared to the competition. “This is, by far, the most comfortable sleeping pad I’ve ever slept on,” said one. “Absolute game changer to the quality of sleep you will receive.”

Another shopper agreed, calling it the “most comfortable camping sleep I've ever had.” They also noted it “has great insulation against the cold ground and is just incredibly comfortable.”

Comfortable, warm, and easy to use, the Exped MegaMat Duo will totally transform the way you sleep at camp, and it also makes a great spare bed for use in your home, too. Don’t go another night of tossing and turning in your tent—grab this sought-after sleeping pad at a sweet 25% discount before it’s gone.

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Netflix To Remove 'Turn: Washington's Spies' in June 2026

Per its usual monthly purge, Netflix is removing yet another beloved series in the coming weeks. Turn: Washington's Spies will bow out early next month. Originally airing on AMC, the four-season period piece was based on historian Alexander Rose's 2007 novel Washington's Spies: The Story of America's First Spy Ring. It premiered on April 6, 2014, and concluded its run on Aug. 12, 2017.

Here's a synopsis per AMC:

"Turn centers around Abraham Woodhull, a farmer living behind enemy lines in British-occupied Long Island. Abraham bands together with a group of childhood friends to form The Culper Ring: an unlikely team of secret agents who help George Washington turn the tide of the war in favor of the Rebels. Their daring efforts revolutionized the art of espionage, giving birth to modern spycraft in all its moral complexity. Turn transforms history into suspenseful and resonant entertainment."

The historical drama stars Jamie Bell as Abraham Woodhull, Seth Numrich as Ben Tallmadge, Heather Lind as Anna Strong, Daniel Henshall as Caleb Brewster, Meegan Warner as Mary Woodhull, Kevin R. McNally as Judge Richard Woodhull, Samuel Roukin as Lt. John Simcoe, Burn Gorman as Major Hewlett, Ksenia Solo as Peggy Shippen, JJ Feild as Major John Andre, Angus Macfadyen as Robert Rogers, and Owain Yeoman as Benedict Arnold. Craig Silverstein developed the series, with LaToya Morgan as the executive story editor.

While the first season of Turn: Washington's Spies received mixed reviews from critics, reception improved over time, with subsequent seasons viewed more favorably by entertainment outlets. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series sits pretty at 92 percent for the audience score. It has an average Tomatometer score of 81 percent.

Sure, it's not the most historically accurate, but Turn: Washington's Spies is wildly entertaining, and it makes for a thrilling watch. It was previously on Netflix from 2015 (during the show's second season) to 2021, then left the platform temporarily. All four seasons returned to Netflix on Dec. 10, 2025, as part of the streamer's expanded deal with AMC in August 2025.

Plan your binge-watch accordingly before the series departs (again) on June 10, 2026.

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Cole Haan's Newly Upgraded GrandPro Tennis Sneaker Just Got Its First Big Markdown

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Cole Haan GrandPro Tennis 2.0 Sneakers, $127 (was $170)

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Why We Love This Deal

Cole Haan is hosting a Rarely-On-Sale Favorites event until very early in the morning on May 15, where you can get between 20% and 40% off, well, rarely-on-sale favorites. And whether you want Oxfords, flip-flops, or Cole Haan’s notably stylish sneakers, this is the time to do so. But what’s caught the eye of the Men’s Journal shopping team is the 25% off you can get on the relatively new, upgraded version of an undeniable office shoe industry disruptor.

The Cole Haan GrandPro Tennis 2.0 Sneakers are now on sale for $127. This shoe was a December 2025 release, and, as the name suggests, it's the successor to the Cole Haan GrandPro Tennis Sneaker. The original GrandPro has performed so well over the last decade that Cole Haan decided to release a whole series of GrandPro shoes that still, to this day, define a large portion of its core offerings. So why upgrade to 2.0 now after all these years?

Cole Haan GrandPro Tennis 2.0 Sneakers, $127 (was $170) at Cole Haan

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What Shoppers Should Know

• Sizes Available: From 7 to 13, wide sizes available
• Color Options: 7
• New Technology: FeatherFeel cushioning, full rubber outsole plate
• Materials: Leather upper, FeatherFeel foam, rubber outsole plate
• Best Use Case: This is built for looking classy on days that just don’t stop.

In this new iteration, it's all about the foam. Like the original, the 2.0 is a lightweight tennis shoe built for days when you expect to stay on your feet. Or not. It’s versatile that way.

This is a sneaker that’s just as versatile from a style perspective as it is from a mobility one. Of course, that partially comes from its seven colorways. I’m somewhat partial to the white with green highlights, shown above, it being spring and all, but you can go with a pure white version or even a more classic tan leather color if you’re using this shoe primarily for work. This is the kind of shoe that you can get two pairs of and cover a lot of bases with.

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The biggest difference in the 2.0 is actually something you can’t see. A hollowed-out midsole and transition from the classic GrandOS foam to the FeatherFeel foam cushioning make this an ultralight shoe. Cole Haan isn’t revealing the full details of what makes this foam tick yet, but you will notice the extreme light feel of the shoe, alongside improved flex and breathability.

Second, check out the outsole on this one when you get a chance. It's wrapped around the bottom and covers the toe and heel, almost like a snow shoe. The way it's designed will both provide enhanced grip over the original GrandPro Tennis Sneaker, but also improve the longevity of the shoe. That strong rubber is going to shield the parts of the shoe most likely to get scuffed and damaged from intensive wear.

The Cole Haan GrandPro Tennis 2.0 Sneakers are a new release and already 25% off thanks to the Cole Haan Rarely-On-Sale Favorites Sale event. Grab one and save before it all wraps up on May 15.

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James Van Der Beek’s Widow Gets Real About Grief: ‘We All Miss Him’

James Van Der Beek’s widow is opening up about loss in an honest post shared after the three-month anniversary of the actor’s death.

The Dawson’s Creek star died in February 2026 at the age of 48, after a very public battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, and the couple’s six children: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn, and Jeremiah.

“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” the family shared at the time. “There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”

Kimberly’s New Tribute

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On Tuesday, May 12, Kimberly shared a carousel of photos on Instagram. In them, James is seen with her and the couple’s children before his death.

“Yesterday was three months since we lost [James]. To say I’m heartbroken is a severe understatement. Words just don’t capture what grief is,” she began her caption. “The comforts of shock have worn off. The reality is settling in... and I miss him. We all miss him.”

“Yet, there is a different kind of magic in the air. I feel him. I know him more deeply,” she continued. “My conscious connection to God has deepened. The veils of the universe have thinned. And I trust that this is the path me and my family have always been intended to walk.”

She went on to call the “outpouring of support” from friends and fans “tremendous.”

“It’s held our family in the most beautiful of ways,” wrote Kimberly. “You all went absolutely above and beyond anything I could have ever expected in supporting us and honoring James. I am deeply grateful.”

She concluded her post saying, “There is so much more to share here. And in time- I will.”

More Messages of Love and Support

Kimberly’s post was quickly flooded with comments, as well as likes from James’ Dawson’s Creek co-stars Katie Holmes and Mary-Margaret Humes, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum Sarah Michelle Gellar.

In the comments, Twilight actress Nikki Reed wrote, “Wrapping my arms around you and those beautiful babies❤️ I love you so much🙏🏼❤️”

Teresa Palmer added, “Love you beautiful mama 🥹✨❤️,” before Marla Maples wrote, “🙌 love you with all my heart, my sweet, precious friend🙌”

Kimberly’s followers also shared their words of support, praising her for her transparency during this difficult time for her family.

“‘The comforts of shock have worn off’ - wow that's an amazing articulation of grief,” wrote one fan. “The world lost a great man, but to you he was your husband and the father of your children. I’m sorry that it is so hard to find any respite from the pain.”

Another wrote, “I don’t even know your family personally but you all have been heavy on my mind for months. Your resilience, strength and transparency is inspiring. You’re amazing 💕”

“🥹🥺💞🙏🏼✨ heartbroken for you and in awe of your grace. He will always be with you,” read another comment.

A GoFundMe was set up to help raise money for Kimberly and the couple’s six kids pay for “essential living expenses, pay bills, and support the children’s education.”

The organizers explained that “throughout his illness, the family faced not only emotional challenges but also significant financial strain as they did everything possible to support James and provide for his care.”

“The costs of James’s medical care and the extended fight against cancer have left the family out of funds," they wrote, before thanking fans for any donations.

So far, $2.87 million has been raised.

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