The Madison: Release Date, Cast and Everything We Know About Yellowstone Spinoff

Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison has officially locked a premiere date on Paramount+, and the announcement comes with clarity, confidence, and a course correction fans needed to hear. Leading the ensemble are Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, anchoring a cast that bridges prestige drama and mainstream appeal.

First look images reveal Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn, the family matriarch, and Russell in a still mysterious role, while the story moves between Manhattan’s restless pace and Montana’s open stillness. The show has also quietly earned an early Season 2 renewal (via Deadline), with filming wrapped in December, signaling strong internal faith from Paramount Television. What follows is everything confirmed so far, without rumor padding or recycled noise.

When Is The Madison’s Release Date?

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The first season of The Madison will premiere on Paramount+ on March 14, 2026. Along with the date reveal, Paramount released a small batch of first-look images showcasing the show’s central figures and its tonal contrast between New York energy and Montana calm.

Awards-wise, Taylor Sheridan’s track record with the Emmys has been uneven. His series have landed technical nominations, but major categories like acting, writing, and directing have remained out of reach. Whether The Madison changes that pattern is uncertain, and history suggests caution. The verdict will only come once audiences and critics weigh in.

The Madison’s Full Cast Details

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Ensemble of The Madison blends established stars with familiar television faces.

Beyond Pfeiffer and Russell, the cast includes Adams from Suits, Fox of Lost, Garrett from Firefly Lane, and Schnetzer, Zegers, Spence, Vasinova, Miller, Chapman, and Pollack rounding out the family web. The series is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan alongside David C. Glasser, John Linson, Art Linson, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Christina Voros, Michael Friedman, Keith Cox, and the two lead stars themselves.

Unlike Sheridan’s sprawling franchise storytelling, this show is being positioned as restrained and inward-looking. The early images suggest emotional friction rather than spectacle, and the family dynamics feel central rather than symbolic. One unanswered question remains Russell’s exact role. While listed as Preston Clyburn, the narrative hints that his character may already be absent when the story begins.

The Madison’s Plot: What is Yellowstone Spinoff About

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Specific story beats are being kept close, but the official description frames The Madison as

The series follows the Clyburn family, originally from New York City, as they relocate to the Madison River valley in central Montana. At its core, the show is described as “a heartfelt study of grief and human connection.”

While early reports linked the project to the Yellowstone universe, that connection has now been formally denied. If it had joined the franchise, it would have sat alongside 1883, 1923, the upcoming Y: Marshals, Dutton Ranch, and 1944.

How Many Episodes Are There in The Madison?

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The Madison Season one consists of six episodes, all launching with the March 14, 2026, premiere window. The compact episode count suggests a focused narrative rather than a slow burn stretched thin.

Where Will The Madison Be Available to Stream?

The Madison will stream exclusively on Paramount+, beginning March 14, 2026.

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From a critical angle, The Madison feels like a quiet gamble. If the writing delivers and the cast clicks, this could mark a new chapter rather than a footnote. Will audiences embrace Sheridan without cowboys and legacy names guiding the way, or will they crave the familiar pull of the Duttons? Drop your take in the comments, and tell us whether you are ready for this shift. And yes, follow FandomWire for more updates as The Madison gets closer to release.