Executive Summary
- CBS has set the premiere date for “Y: Marshals” for March 1, 2026.
- Luke Grimes reprises his role as Kayce Dutton in the “Yellowstone” spinoff.
- The series follows Dutton’s career shift to an elite unit of U.S. Marshals.
- Taylor Sheridan and Spencer Hudnut serve as executive producers.
CBS has released the official trailer for “Y: Marshals,” a scripted drama spinoff of the “Yellowstone” franchise, confirming a network premiere date of March 1, 2026. The series features actor Luke Grimes reprising his role as Kayce Dutton, marking a continuation of the character’s narrative arc following the events of the original series.
According to promotional materials released by the network, the series focuses on Dutton’s transition from the Yellowstone Ranch to a specialized unit of U.S. Marshals. The official logline indicates that the character will utilize his combined experience as a Navy SEAL and livestock agent to enforce justice in Montana. In the trailer, Dutton is depicted addressing the personal toll of his past at the ranch, stating a clear intention to find a new beginning while acknowledging the necessity of difficult actions in his line of work.
Production credits list Spencer Hudnut as the showrunner and executive producer, with the pilot episode directed by Greg Yaitanes. The ensemble cast reportedly includes Logan Marshall-Green, Arielle Kebbel, and Brett Cullen, alongside returning “Yellowstone” alumni Gil Birmingham and Mo Brings Plenty. The project is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, and Paramount Television Studios.
Network Programming Strategy
The introduction of “Y: Marshals” to the CBS lineup represents a strategic expansion of the Taylor Sheridan creative universe onto broadcast television. By transitioning a central character from a cable and streaming phenomenon to a primetime network slot, Paramount Global appears to be leveraging the franchise’s established viewership to anchor its 2026 broadcast schedule. The move signals a continued reliance on recognized intellectual property to maintain audience engagement in a fragmented media landscape.