How Will Taylor Sheridan’s Upcoming Yellowstone Spinoff The Madison Tie Into The Dutton Family’s Story?
As Yellowstone wraps up, fans are eagerly awaiting how Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming spinoff, The Madison, will fit into the larger universe of the Dutton family’s saga. While little has been revealed about the show, we do know that it follows the Clyburn family, who move to Montana after the patriarch dies in a plane crash. The series is set in the same state as Yellowstone, but the connection between the Clyburns and the Duttons remains unclear. With the Dutton family’s story nearing its end, fans are curious how the two narratives might overlap, and Sheridan has several options for integrating The Madison into the Yellowstone world.
The Clyburn Family Could Cross Paths with Beth, Rip, Kayce, or Monica Dutton
The simplest way to link The Madison to Yellowstone would be to have the Clyburn family interact with the remaining Duttons. Following the series finale, Beth, Rip, Kayce, and Monica all remain in Montana, making them natural points of contact for the newcomers. The Clyburns could potentially settle near either Beth’s or Kayce’s ranches, leading to some interesting dynamics as neighbors. Given the Duttons’ deep roots in Montana, they could offer guidance to the Clyburns as they adjust to their new life. Alternatively, the Duttons could make cameo appearances to create a stronger connection between the two shows.
Of the remaining Duttons, Kayce seems more likely to appear in The Madison than Beth. Since Beth and Rip are already slated for their own spinoff, it would make more sense to feature Kayce, Monica, and Tate in this new series. Beth and Rip’s storyline will be focused on their own issues in their spinoff, while Kayce and Monica are left with fewer ongoing storylines, making them prime candidates to connect with The Madison.
The Clyburn Family Could Meet Chief Rainwater
Even if the Clyburns don’t directly interact with the Duttons, they could still face a major Yellowstone character: Chief Rainwater. After Kayce sold the Yellowstone Ranch to Rainwater, the Chief became the most influential figure in Montana, managing the largest private landholding in the state. Given Rainwater’s considerable power and his existing business interests, any action the Clyburns take in Montana is likely to bring them into conflict with him. Whether through land development disputes or clashes with the reservation, it’s almost certain that the Clyburns’ story will intersect with Rainwater in some way.
Could The Madison Replace Yellowstone as a New Franchise?
Another possibility is that The Madison may not focus on tying into Yellowstone at all but instead serve as a fresh continuation of the Western drama genre. With most of the Dutton family either dead or scattered, The Madison offers Sheridan the opportunity to introduce new characters and continue exploring power struggles and family dynamics in Montana. The premise of The Madison, centered around broken families attempting to maintain an empire, closely mirrors Yellowstone, making it a natural successor to the series.
The star-studded cast of The Madison further suggests that Sheridan may be creating a new franchise to rival Yellowstone. Michelle Pfeiffer, Patrick J. Adams, and Elle Chapman are already on board, with rumors suggesting Kurt Russell could also join the cast. With these big names, The Madison could potentially surpass Yellowstone in star power, offering a fresh start with familiar themes of Western conflict and family drama. It seems Sheridan is more interested in transplanting the essence of Yellowstone into a new show, rather than trying to directly tie the two together.
