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Has the touch of Taylor Sheridan, the trailblazer behind the Western TV renaissance and creator of the chart-toppingYellowstoneseries, lost its golden gleam? Hailed as the King of Westerns, he has proven his royalty status time and again with a knack for penning riveting narratives that resonate with a multitude of viewers.
While some argue that Sheridan’s recent offerings, likeMayor of KingstownandSpecial Ops: Lioness,didn’t set the screen ablaze, others tip their cowboy hats to the success ofTulsa King,bolstered by Sylvester Stallone’s undeniable swagger.
And though whirrs about quantity over quality echo among the fan base, especially post-Yellowstoneseason 4, it’s worth noting the curiosity & high hopes for Sheridan’s next ventures. Sadly, his involvement in the multiple projects suggests that our reigning rancher might be saddling more horses than he can ride.
YellowstoneFans React to Taylor Sheridan’s Busy TV Lineup
Taylor Sheridanmay have solidified his reputation as the King of Western butWall Street Journalreports suggest that he has not just ruled the small screen; he’s also cashing in on his personal kingdom by renting out his Texas ranch as a set forYellowstone.
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The outlet revealed that the show’s creator has charged a princely sum of $50,000 a week for Paramount to use his ranch as a filming location. While Sheridan’s current net worth is estimated to be $70 million (Celebrity Net Worth), fans are starting to wonder if his success is causing him to spread himself too thin.
Viewers could see that acquiring his$350 million ranchwas clearly a greater priority for him than penning “quality” scripts. It seems that Paramount is giving Sheridan free rein to do as he pleases, thanks to the success ofYellowstone(viaTHR). However, this is not making his fans happy. Some fans feel that Sheridan’s ego is taking center stage, leading to compromises in the quality of his work.
With Paramount investing more than $500 million a year (seeIndie Wire) in Sheridan’s series, including1923, 1883, Tulsa King, andMayor of Kingstown, the pressure is on theLandmancreator to deliver top-notch content. Despite the recent criticisms, some fans believe that Sheridan still has the potential to revive the Western genre.
Can Taylor Sheridan Resurrect the Western Genre in and Beyond?
In the vast landscape of television writing, one name risesabove the rest: Taylor Sheridan. With his cowboy background and a pen that seems to never run out of ink, he has become a prolific force in the industry. From the wild success of films likeSicarioandHell or High Waterto his recent works likeSpecial Ops: Lioness,his talent shines brighter than a Texas starry night.
But the question remains: can Sheridan continue to be the sheriff of the Western genre? With a slew of new projects in the works, including the upcoming seriesLandman, it seems that Sheridan is determined to keep the spirit of the Old West alive.
Sheridan’s New American Frontier trilogy, which includesSicario, Hell or High Water,andWind River, has garnered critical acclaim and accolades. The former received a 92% rating onRotten Tomatoes, while Sheridan’s Oscar-nominatedHell or High Water, helmed by David Mackenzie, earned a 97% score onRotten Tomatoes.
In addition, Sheridan wrote and directed the 2017 neo-Western crime dramaWind River, which astonishingly received an 87% approval rating (Rotten Tomatoes). Sadly, his recent projects do not live up to the quality of his previous work.
Special Ops: Lioness,while attempting to break new ground in the spy thriller genre, failed to make a lasting impression, earning merely a 56% rating (Rotten Tomatoes). Not to be forgotten is his crime thriller series,Mayor of Kingstown,which has a 33% approval rating onRotten Tomatoes.
Regardless, as Sheridan’sLandmanprepares to make its debut (July 17, 2025) on Paramount+, he is once again poised to make a mark on the television landscape. With his signature blend of Western grit & modern storytelling, there’s no doubt that he will continue to reign supreme in the world of television writing.
YellowstoneSeason 5’s second part will air on July 12, 2025.
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With over 3,300 articles carved into the digital walls of FandomWire, Siddhika Prajapati excels at creating, curating, and elevating engaging stories. She takes pride in giving these stories a home and, of course, she’s got a Google Knowledge Panel to prove it!Whether it’s reviewing the latest drop on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Apple TV+, or analyzing the cultural echoes of a streaming hit on Paramount+ or Max, Siddhika is always writing three steps ahead of the discourse.
