Yellowstone’s upcomingThe Madisonspinoffis surely exciting, but will suffer from the lack of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton. Theseries finale ofYellowstoneconcluded one of the most popular dramas on television in the past few years. Keeping the franchise alive, several new shows are currently in production, includingThe Madison,starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Fox. This new show will focus on a family who moves from New York City to the Madison River valley in central Montana.
ConsideringThe Madisoncontinues to use Montana as the setting, it wouldn’t be out of the question for the series to bring back some of thebestYellowstonecharacters, such as Rip Wheeler, Beth, and Kayce.Kevin Costner’s John Dutton could’ve also had a role inThe Madisonif his character hadn’t died, raising the question of whether his absence is a missed opportunity for the new spinoff.
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Unlike otherYellowstonespinoffs such as1923and1883, which are both prequel series based on older generations of the Dutton family,The Madisonis expected to be set in the present day, allowing the show to cross over with the Dutton family ranch. Given his role as Governor of Montana, Costner’s John Dutton would have been a natural addition toThe Madison’s narrative. If John hadn’t met his demise, he could’ve paved the way forThe Madisonto connect to the wider franchise.
If John Dutton hadn’t been killed off, it would have been intriguing to see Kevin Costner’s character continue his rule in Montana. Furthermore, Costner crossing paths with Pfeiffer’s Stacy Clyburn would’ve been must-see TV, with two movie legends clashing on the small screen. Unfortunately, John Dutton died inYellowstoneseason 5 following Kevin Costner’s exit from the show. Even if Costner would have been willing to appear inThe Madison, John Dutton’s ultimate fate rules out any potential guest role.
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Despite the loss of Costner’s John Dutton, other primaryYellowstonecharacters, such as Kayce and Monica, as well as Rip and Beth who will have theirBeth and Rip spinoff series, could cross over withThe Madison, considering they all exist in the same broad location in Montana at the same time. However,one challenge forThe Madisonis to ensure that the new show isn’t forced or predictablein the sense of solely mimicking the original series.
For The Madison to succeed, creator Taylor Sheridan needs to establish the identity of the new family and their primary intentions in Montana.
The second half ofYellowstoneseason 5 felt rushed, with John’s death and the rivalry between Beth and Jamie, leading many to wonder what the purpose would be for future spinoffs. ForThe Madisonto succeed, creator Taylor Sheridan needs to establish the identity of the new family and their primary intentions in Montana after their time in New York City. Only after establishing its own personality can the new spinoff can cross over with familiarYellowstonecharacters to provide added star power and complexity.
