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Dutton Ranch season one finale wows fans with a shootout cliffhanger that feels like vintage Yellowstone
By David Hookstead
Published July 06, 2026
"Dutton Ranch" wrapped up season one with an absolute bang.
The "Yellowstone" spin-off focused on Beth and Rip has been a monster hit since the moment it premiered on Paramount+.
It's another entertainment masterclass for Taylor Sheridan. It's gritty, dark, violent, full of surprises and it's simply a lot of fun.
Now, season one is in the books.
Cole Hauser portrays Rip Wheeler and Kelly Reilly plays Beth Dutton in the first episode of season one of "Dutton Ranch," streaming on Paramount+ in 2026. (Emerson Miller/Paramount+)
Reactions pour in for "Dutton Ranch" season one finale
There was a ton of hype going into the season one finale, and it lived up to expectations, in my humble opinion. I won't get into all the spoilers, but there was an awesome shootout scene that felt like old school "Yellowstone."
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There was also a death and kidnapping that left fans desperate for answers. Nothing beats an epic cliffhanger to wrap up the season.
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Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Dutton Ranch, episode 4, season 1, streaming on Paramount+, 2026. (Photo Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount+.)
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Reactions also quickly poured in on Reddit from fans. Check out some of the reactions below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com:
- Now that was vintage Yellowstone finale. Start to finish and a cliff hanger
- This is the best western on TV in ages.
- I loved it! That was classic Beth and Rip of the old days
- What a great season. I didn't have high hopes for the spin offs cause of how yellowstone ended but this show is great. I even dare to say its better than Yellowstone.
- Damn this episode was a banger. It really set up Mariano as a compelling villain. I hope now Carter realizes time to grow up.
- Loved it! Feels like we have Yellowstone back 🤠
- Momma and Daddy are about to wreck some people's worlds. Cat 5 Bethnado incoming.
- Okay i loved the episode!
- That was possibly one of the best things I've ever watched. It was brilliant!
- Great episode. Not a great season finale.
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J.R. Villarreal as Azul, Marc Menchaca as Zachariah, and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler appear in Dutton Ranch in episode 4, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ in 2026. (Lauren Smith/Paramount+)
Overall, season one of "Dutton Ranch" was excellent. Unlike "Marshals," the series about Rip and Beth actually feels like "Yellowstone." It carries the same vibe and energy as Sheridan's legendary neo-Western, and season one's cliffhanger guarantees season two will be electric. Do you have any thoughts on the season one finale? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
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