‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘Marshals’ drops soon — here’s how to watch Luke Grimes on premiere night
The next chapter in the ‘Yellowstone’ universe is trotting in fast, and this time it’s wearing a badge instead of spurs. In this new series, titled ‘Marshals’, the focus is on Kayce Dutton, once again played by Luke Grimes. And no, this isn’t just more ranch drama with bigger hats and louder arguments. It’s a different beast. Kayce’s story continues from where he made that decision that challenges a legacy. Remember how, in the Season 5 finale, he gave away the family ranch by selling it? Well, here’s the thing: although he may have given the ranch away, that didn’t suddenly make him a man who didn’t care about injustice. That part of him? Still there.
Now he’s stepping into a new role, joining a specialized branch of the U.S. Marshals. And before you panic about needing a PhD in Dutton family drama to keep up, relax. The new show is designed in a way that makes sure you won't feel like you walked in on the middle of a five-season-long family feud. Sure, longtime viewers will pick up on some little Easter eggs, but still you don't need to study the family tree of John Dutton, originally played by Kevin Costner. That said, there’s still that unmistakable Taylor Sheridan DNA woven into the bones of the project.
Fans of other entries like ‘1923’ or ‘Landman’ will recognize the tone, but ‘Marshals’ isn’t copying and pasting the formula, it’s shifting terrain. Now let’s talk logistics, because not everyone has cable anymore and nobody likes missing a premiere while dodging spoilers on social media. The first episode of ‘Marshals’, titled ‘Piya Wiconi’, arrives on Sunday, March 1. It premieres on CBS. That means it airs on traditional network television before it hits streaming. So if you’ve still got access to your local CBS affiliate, you’re golden. Tune in that night and you’re set.
But what if you cut the cord years ago and haven’t looked back? Here’s where it gets a little tricky. The episode becomes available on Paramount+ the following day, Monday, March 2. However, and this is important, not all subscription plans are built the same. Most people who subscribe opt for the Paramount+ Essential tier, which currently runs $8.99 a month. That package gives you access to a large chunk of the platform’s library, but it does not include live broadcasts from CBS. So if you’re on that plan, you’ll have to wait until Monday to stream the premiere.
If you absolutely must watch Kayce step into his new badge-bearing life the moment it airs on Sunday, there’s another option. The Paramount+ Premium plan, priced at $13.99 a month, includes live access to CBS programming. That means you can stream the episode in real time as it airs on network TV. No waiting and no dodging spoilers. No pretending you’re “totally fine” while everyone else tweets about it. So basically, you’ve got choices. Watch it the old-school way on CBS. Stream it the next day with Essential. Or upgrade to Premium and catch it live without a cable subscription.
