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Marshals season 2 picks up moments after finale, showrunner says, ahead of October 4 CBS return

The Yellowstone sequel Marshals returns on CBS on Sunday 4 October 2026. Showrunner Spencer Hudnut says season 2 starts almost immediately after the season 1 cliffhangers.

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Centre · 2Marshals, the Yellowstone sequel starring Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, returns for season 2 on CBS on Sunday, 4 October 2026. Centre · 1In an interview with Screen Rant, showrunner Spencer Hudnut said the season will not open with a big time jump and that episode 1 picks up right after the season 1 finale. Centre · 1Hudnut joked that the show would "jump ahead about three seconds" and said "We will answer a lot of those questions pretty early on in the first episode."

Centre · 1Season 1 ended with two cliffhangers: Kayce unknowingly handed his son Tate over to rancher Tom Weaver, described as the real mastermind behind the mining militia, while Cal and Belle were attacked by masked gunmen mid-shootout. Centre · 1The season 2 trailer confirmed that Cal and Belle survived the ambush. Kayce reunites with Tate, and previews indicate he will be forced to complete a task after a visit from Weaver's confidante. Centre · 1Hudnut said Kayce has much to figure out, including that his son is in jeopardy and who can be trusted, while the team works to get out of its own trouble and the two storylines may eventually dovetail.

Centre · 1Returning cast includes Gil Birmingham, Mo Brings Plenty, Ash Santos and Tatanka Means, and Jefferson White joins as Jimmy Hurdstrom from Yellowstone. Centre · 2Marshals was the first Yellowstone spinoff to air on a broadcast network rather than Paramount+. Both outlets say season 1 drew strong CBS ratings, and Screen Rant notes it was renewed quickly despite mixed reviews. Centre · 1Collider says season 1 had the franchise's worst reviews, with a 48% Rotten Tomatoes score, and that its procedural approach caught franchise fans off-guard.

Centre · 1Collider adds that Taylor Sheridan reportedly does not oversee day-to-day production and is moving to a creative partnership with NBCUniversal. It also notes that Dutton Ranch and The Madison are renewed, and that Tulsa King season 4 arrives on 16 October.

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Both entertainment outlets treat the premiere as a franchise event. Screen Rant leads with an exclusive showrunner interview on plot continuity; Collider leads with a countdown and Sheridan franchise context.
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Screen Rant stresses story setup, cast and cliffhanger resolution. Collider stresses Sheridan's wider slate, the Rotten Tomatoes score and CBS ratings.
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Screen Rant gives no review score. Collider gives little on the season 2 plot or the Hudnut interview.
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“ham-fisted trek”“explosive finale”“highly anticipated”
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“Exclusive: The timeline for Marshals season 2 has been revealed ahead of the Yellowstone spinoff's highly anticipated return on October 4.” — Screen Rant
“Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone sequel Marshals returns in 24 hours with Kayce Dutton back for Season 2.” — Collider

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