Yellowstone (2018)
A powerful family defends their epic, sprawling ranch against relentless attacks from all sides.
Follow the violent world of the Dutton family, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. Led by their patriarch John Dutton, the family defends their property against constant attack by land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first National Park.
How intense is Yellowstone?
Yellowstone is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Yellowstone feels like
- Tone
- grittytenseepicmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Yellowstone
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Yellowstone for you?
Is Yellowstone scary?
Only a little. Yellowstone has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Yellowstone gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Yellowstone sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Yellowstone OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Yellowstone?
Yellowstone is streaming on Peacock.
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