AceShowbiz - Taylor Sheridan's series Dutton Ranch is the only Paramount+ show to appear on the latest Nielsen streaming chart for the week of May 25 to May 31, 2024, Collider reports. The series secured the third spot on the chart, trailing behind Spider-Noir and The Boroughs during that tracking period.

Per Collider, Dutton Ranch had released four episodes by the time the Nielsen data was compiled and amassed 782 million minutes watched that week. Imdb also detailed that Dutton Ranch is a spin-off within Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone universe and was recently renewed for a second season. Movieweb adds that the show premiered on Paramount+ in mid-May and quickly became the platform’s biggest original series debut, drawing 12.9 million viewers globally in its first week.

Taylor Sheridan, known for creating the flagship Yellowstone series and its expanding universe including prequels like 1883 and 1923, remains a central figure in developing these interconnected stories. Though Sheridan did not write any episodes of Dutton Ranch, he continues to be active behind the scenes in other Paramount+ projects, such as The Madison, which also recently secured a second season. AceShowbiz has covered the franchise’s growth extensively, noting how Sheridan’s storytelling has evolved through various spin-offs.

This streaming success underscores the sustained audience appetite for the Yellowstone franchise, with Dutton Ranch standing out as a key player in Paramount+’s strategy to expand the saga beyond Montana to new locations and characters. The show’s strong viewership and renewal signal that Sheridan’s universe will continue to be a dominant force in the streaming landscape.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Collider.