Yellowstone is a drama series set in Montana. It follows Dutton family, led by John Dutton, who runs a massive cattle ranch. Family deals with land developers, Native American reservations and national parks. Themes of loyalty, love and violence run deep. Stars include Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly and more. It’s got all the drama you could want, plus some unexpected twists! Don’t miss out on this wild ride!

Meet the characters from Yellowstone

John Dutton

Okay, John is basically the mountain of Yellowstone — massive, immovable, and kind of terrifying in the best/worst way. He runs the ranch with this old-school iron will, a protector who will grind anyone down who threatens the family, but he’s also weirdly sentimental about small things (an old fishing hat, a cracked pocketknife, don’t laugh). He’s stubborn to the point of self-destruction and somehow both tender and ruthless depending on the hour, which makes him exhausting and magnetic. Also he drinks his coffee black like it’s an oath and will stare at you until you change your mind.

Kayce Dutton

Kayce is the one who looks calm but is absolutely a volcano — quiet, haunted, and more complicated than he lets on. He’s a soldier turned ranch hand who loves his family fiercely but carries this guilt and anger that will surprise you (in, like, a good storytelling way). He’s gentle with animals and kids but gets terrifying in a fight, which is such a mixed bag and I live for it. And yes, he sometimes mumbles cowboy wisdom and also will fix the truck at midnight for no reason, so there’s that.

Beth Dutton

Beth is pure fire and sass and I cannot with her, she’s brilliant and brutal in this iconic combo that hurts and heals at once. She cuts people to pieces with words then shows up the next day to buy them a drink like nothing happened, which is somehow her charm. Under all the armor there’s this scarred softness—she is loyal to the bone even if she pretends she isn’t—and that makes her scary because you know she’ll protect what matters. Also she hoards chocolates in drawers and will smash a plate in a meeting just to make a point, not a metaphor.

Jamie Dutton

Jamie is the political puzzle piece who tries so hard to be right, and it’s fascinating because you want to like him but he keeps doing the wrong things. Ambitious, legal-minded, secretly insecure, he swings between charm and self-sabotage — often in the same conversation — and that makes him sort of tragic and sort of annoying. He wants respect and legacy, but his decisions are messy, and he’s the kind of person who collects pens like trophies when he’s feeling fine. Also you can tell he practices smiles in mirrors sometimes, which is both sad and weirdly endearing.

Rip Wheeler

Rip is the darkly devoted, leather-jacketed heart of the ranch — loyal to the point of obsession and terrifyingly effective when riled. He’ll gut a man and then braid a horse’s mane without missing a beat, which honestly makes him my favorite kind of chaos. He’s blunt, protective, and tender in this low-key way that melts you if you look too long, plus he has a soft spot for pancakes, or so one late-night scene claims. Also rumor has it he hums old country songs while he cleans his guns and I choose to believe that.

Monica Dutton

Monica is the calm center and baby-soft strength of the family, the person who steadies the worst storms with a look and a sensible casserole. She’s a mother, mediator, and moral anchor who quietly knows when to push and when to just sit beside someone and breathe. She’s practical, warm, and somehow manages to make discipline feel like love even when everyone else is yelling. Also she probably has a drawer full of labeled Tupperware and a secret playlist of protest songs — don’t ask why both are true.

Tate Dutton

Tate is heartbreak in a little cowboy body, a kid carrying more than he should and somehow still finding moments to be utterly himself. He’s fiercely loyal, small and brave, and watches the adults with this wary, heartbreaking understanding that makes you want to protect him forever. He loves animals and nature and will make you believe in kids actually paying attention, but also he might be seen stealing cookies at midnight, which is canon in my head. Sometimes he’s all innocence and sometimes he’s terrifyingly grown-up, which keeps you on your toes.

Jimmy Hurdstrom

Jimmy is the lovable screw-up who slowly becomes less of a screw-up and more of a legend, like the best kind of underdog. He’s goofy, awkward, unexpectedly brave, and has this messy, genuine optimism that the ranch sorely needs. He’s learning, failing, getting up again — rodeo dreams and clumsy heroics — and you can’t help but root for him, even when he smells like motor oil but insists on wearing peppermint aftershave. Also he probably names every horse after a TV character, and I respect that.

Thomas Rainwater

Thomas is regal and strategic and carries the weight of history like it’s part of his posture; he’s not just a leader, he’s a planner. He speaks with purpose, blends tradition with sharp political moves, and is one of those characters you’ll want on your side in any chess match. He’s polite but relentless, honorable but willing to get his hands dirty when needed, and his sense of duty is basically his superpower. Also, tiny silly detail: he keeps an old map folded in his pocket like a talisman, which is oddly humanizing.

Ryan

Ryan is the steady, practical ranch hand who whispers reliability into every scene, kind of unflashy but absolutely essential. He’s the behind-the-scenes worker — gets things done, keeps his head down, and will probably know where everyone’s tools disappeared to. Not the loudest personality but you feel him; he’s loyal in a quiet way and maybe a little stubborn, like someone who refuses to replace an old hat no matter how threadbare. Also he might whistle off-key while mending fences, because why not.

Lloyd

Lloyd is the grizzled old-timer who’s seen everything and has the best stories to prove it, the kind of background rock every show needs. He’s practical, dryly funny, and holds the institutional memory of the ranch in his knuckles — he’ll remind you of how things used to be and why that matters. He’s cranky in a lovable way, slips into sage advice uninvited, and probably keeps a drawer full of odd condiments for reasons only he knows. Also he naps in a recliner like it’s tradition, and don’t you dare move him.