Yellowstone Season 2 CBS Premiere Drops Exciting Surprise as Season 5 Part 2 Continues to Keep Fans on Their Toes!

Summary

Yellowstone season 2's premiere date on CBS has been confirmed after the show's successful syndicated run on the network.

The show's success has spawned spin-offs including 1883 and 1923, with the latter currently in the works for its second season.

As part of its efforts to fill the Fall 2023 schedule during industry strikes, CBS has syndicated Yellowstone, capitalizing on its popularity on the network and increasing the likelihood of long-term syndication.

CBS has officially announced the premiere date for season 2 of Yellowstone, following its successful syndicated run and record-breaking viewership. The show, which follows the Dutton family's efforts to protect their Montana property from developers and the nearby Indian Reservation, has become a huge hit for the Paramount Network. Despite initially mixed reviews, subsequent seasons have been well-received, leading to the development of spinoff shows such as 1883 and 1923 (which is currently working on season 2). Alongside the upcoming season 5 part 2, CBS will air season 1's finale, titled "The Unraveling", on Sunday, October 22 at 9 p.m. EST, while the highly anticipated season 2 will premiere on Sunday, October 29 at the same time.

How Many Yellowstone Seasons Will Air On CBS?

Yellowstone's CBS syndicated run was initially seen as a way for the network to address the void left by the writers and actors strikes, which prevented the production of new episodes for popular shows like Ghosts and NCIS. The Writers Guild of America reached a fair deal with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers in October, bringing an end to their strike. However, SAG-AFTRA, another important industry group, remains on strike due to stalled negotiations with the studios.

Even if SAG-AFTRA were to reach an agreement by the end of October, reports suggest that upcoming seasons of major shows would have fewer episodes than usual. This would help ensure their return in the Spring 2024 release calendar on major networks, but not all shows would be guaranteed to resume production. Considering that Yellowstone already has five-and-a-half seasons produced and has aired on the Paramount Network, it is possible that CBS may choose to fill their schedule with the remaining 28 episodes of this neo-Western drama.

In addition to its long-term syndication prospects on CBS, Yellowstone has already experienced remarkable success on the network. The season 1 premiere in syndication garnered an impressive audience of over 6.6 million viewers, representing a 132% surge compared to its original premiere on the Paramount Network. Furthermore, a subsequent analysis revealed that half of the viewership had never previously watched the show. Although it remains uncertain whether the season 2 CBS premiere will achieve the same level of triumph, the eager anticipation surrounding Yellowstone season 5 part 2, coupled with the show's hiatus and behind-the-scenes drama involving Kevin Costner, may entice fans to revisit their beloved series.

Source: CBS