Hello Western Lovers! Got swept up in Yellowstone and somehow still can’t shake that cowboy itch? Yeah, same story here, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
I honestly became a Taylor Sheridan fan after Sicario. Then Hell or High Water sealed the deal. Since then, it feels like every project he touches just levels up. And now with The Madison coming soon, the buzz is unreal. Not gonna lie, I still throw on 1883 nights with friends, and it’s wild how it keeps that same punch. So we figured, why not put together a proper list of the 10 Best Taylor Sheridan Movies & TV Shows that you can stream across Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+ and others.
From the tangled ranch politics of Yellowstone to the heavy, urban edge of Mayor of Kingstown, Sheridan’s range is crazy. He doesn’t just write plots, he drops you into entire worlds where even the quiet moments feel heavy.
So here’s your guide to the Top 10 Taylor Sheridan Series and Films that you can watch right now on the major OTT Platforms.
Taylor Sheridan grew up in Texas, and you can feel that in almost everything he writes. He wasn’t always behind the camera, though. For years, he hustled as an actor (Sons of Anarchy is where most people spotted him). But the real shift came when he started writing. Sicario and Hell or High Water weren’t just strong scripts, they felt personal, like stories only he could tell.
TV is where things blew up. Yellowstone turned into something way bigger than a show, and then came 1883, 1923, and spin-offs that kept the world growing. Around the same time, he dropped darker stuff like Mayor of Kingstown and Tulsa King, proving he could jump genres and still keep that edge. Honestly, not many writers manage that kind of run.
Now he’s got The Madison coming. If his track record means anything, it’s probably going to land the same way. Raw, grounded, and hard to ignore.
Below is the list of 10 Best Taylor Sheridan Movies & TV Shows
Yellowstone
OTT JUNKIE RATING
Type
TV-Series
Genre
Drama, Neo-Western
IMDB Rating
8.6/10
Directors
Taylor Sheridan, John Linson
Star Cast
Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Gil Birmingham
Maturity Rating
TV-MA (for language, violence, and sexual content)
Runtime
37–92 minutes per episode
Mood
Intense, Epic, Melodramatic, High-Stakes
Year
2018-2014
Image Source: Screenshot from Yellowstone Official Trailer | Paramount Network
Yellowstone has that slow-burn energy that just pulls you in without trying too hard. It’s got family mess, old-school pride, and modern power games all tangled together. John Dutton feels like the kind of man who’d burn the world down before giving up his land, and Beth keeps the whole thing alive with her sharp tongue and wild energy.
What’s cool is how it balances that quiet Western vibe with full-blown chaos— business deals, rivalries, all of it. And the way it’s shot? Just stunning. You can almost feel the cold Montana air through the screen.
Fun fact: The ranch they film on, Chief Joseph Ranch, is a real one in Montana— you can actually book a stay there if you’re lucky.
1883
OTT JUNKIE RATING
Type
TV-Series
Genre
Western Drama, Period Drama, Adventure
IMDB Rating
8.7/10
Director
Taylor Sheridan
Star Cast
Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett
Maturity Rating
TV-MA (for violence, profanity, and thematic elements)
Runtime
50–70 minutes per episode
Mood
Epic, Gritty, Melancholic, Harrowing
Year
2021
Image Source: Screenshot from 1883 Season 1 Trailer | Rotten Tomatoes TV
1883 hits different— it’s not a show that glamorizes the Old West, it strips it down to its raw, painful truth. It follows the Dutton ancestors beforeYellowstone, and you feel every ounce of their struggle as they fight through the Oregon Trail.Sam Elliott is unreal here— rugged, broken, and still somehow noble — while Isabel May’s voice brings this haunting calm to all the chaos.
What makes it powerful is that it doesn’t chase happy endings. It’s dusty, tragic, and poetic, like a long goodbye to innocence. Every shot looks like a painting, but the story cuts deep— it’s about survival, not heroism.
Some Cool Trivia: Creator Taylor Sheridan actually filmed 1883 in brutal weather conditions to keep it authentic— most of those scenes were shot in real Texas and Montana heat and cold.
1923
OTT JUNKIE RATING
Type
TV-Series
Genre
Neo-Western, Period Drama, Adventure, Crime Drama
IMDB Rating
8.3/10
Director
Taylor Sheridan
Star Cast
Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Brandon Sklenar, Julia Schlaepfer, Jerome Flynn
Maturity Rating
TV-MA (for violence, sexual content, and thematic elements)
Runtime
48–70 minutes per episode
Mood
Epic, Expansive, Turbulent, Gritty
Year
2022-
Image Source: Screenshot from 1923 Trailer (2022) Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren
1923 feels more real than most shows I’ve seen in a while. It picks up after 1883 and follows Jacob and Cara Dutton trying to keep their ranch alive while the world keeps changing. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren don’t even feel like they’re acting— it’s like you’re watching two people who’ve lived through it all. The show’s slower, a bit heavier, but that’s what makes it hit harder.
I liked how it switches between Montana and Africa with Spencer Dutton’s story. It breaks up the pace but still feels connected. Everything looks crazy beautiful, too— the kind of shots that make you stop for a second.
Here’s Something Fun: They didn’t use fake sets for this one; most of 1923 was shot on real locations across Montana, South Africa, Tanzania, and Malta.
Mayor Of Kingstown
OTT JUNKIE RATING
Type
TV-Series
Genre
Crime Thriller, Drama
IMDB Rating
8.1/10
Directors
Taylor Sheridan, Hugh Dillon
Star Cast
Jeremy Renner, Dianne Wiest, Hugh Dillon, Tobi Bamtefa, Taylor Handley
Maturity Rating
TV-MA (for violence, pervasive language, and sexual content)
Runtime
34–66 minutes per episode
Mood
Bleak, Gritty, Tense, Complex
Year
2021-2025
Image Source: Screenshot from MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Trailer (2021)
Mayor of Kingstown is the kind of show that grabs you from the first scene and never really lets go. It’s set in a town where prisons run everything, and the McLusky family sits right in the middle of it all. Jeremy Renner plays Mike McLusky, the guy who somehow keeps peace between cops, criminals, and politicians— even though peace is the last thing this town deserves. It’s gritty, tense, and full of that moral gray area Taylor Sheridan does better than anyone.
The story dives deep into corruption and control, showing how power works when everyone’s desperate to survive. Every episode feels heavy yet real— more about choices than heroes. And yeah, it’s coming back soon. Season 4 drops in late October, and from what’s been teased, things are only getting darker after the fallout of last season.
Cool Fact: Jeremy Renner actually filmed parts of Season 3 right before his snowplow accident— and he’s back for Season 4, which makes his return even more powerful.
Tulsa King
OTT JUNKIE RATING
Type
TV-Series
Genre
Crime Drama, Action, Black Comedy
IMDB Rating
7.9/10
Director
Taylor Sheridan
Star Cast
Sylvester Stallone, Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Jay Will, Max Casella, Domenick Lombardozzi
Maturity Rating
TV-MA (for violence, language, and some sexual content)
Runtime
36–47 minutes per episode
Mood
Stylish, Action-Packed, Fish-out-of-Water Comedy
Year
2022-2025
Image Source: Screenshot from Tulsa King | Official Trailer | Paramount+
Tulsa King is such a wild mix of chaos and charm. Sylvester Stallone nails it as Dwight “The General” Manfredi, this old-school mob boss who ends up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after 25 years in prison. Instead of lying low, he builds his own crew out of whoever he can find, and somehow it actually works. It’s violent, funny, and weirdly heartwarming all at once.
What makes it work is how laid-back it feels. It’s got that Taylor Sheridan toughness, but there’s a fun side to it too— like watching an old mobster try to figure out TikTok while running a criminal empire. Stallone’s still got that spark, and it’s impossible not to root for him.
Exciting Trivia: Tulsa King’s third season is already streaming, and it’s brought in some new faces, including Samuel L. Jackson, which adds a whole new twist to Dwight’s world.
Special Ops: Lioness
OTT JUNKIE RATING
Type
TV-Series
Genre
Spy Thriller, Action, Drama
IMDB Rating
7.8/10
Director
Taylor Sheridan
Star Cast
Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Nicole Kidman, Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman
Maturity Rating
TV-MA
Runtime
38–57 minutes per episode
Mood
Intense, High-Stakes, Gritty, Suspenseful
Year
2023-2024
Image Source: Screenshot from Special Ops: Lioness | Official Teaser | Paramount+
Special Ops: Lioness feels real from the first episode itself. Cruz Manuelos (played by Laysla De Oliveira) gets thrown into a CIA undercover mission that’s way over her head— trying to befriend a terrorist’s daughter while keeping her cover. It’s raw, intense, and kind of exhausting in the best way. You can feel how much it messes with her mind.
Zoe Saldaña kills it as Joe, the one calling the shots but clearly falling apart inside. Add Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman, and it’s stacked with talent. The story’s heavy, fast, and full of those Taylor Sheridan moments where you’re not sure who’s right anymore.
Fun fact: Most of the fight and combat scenes were done by the actors themselves after real Marine-style training, so those close-combat shots you see? They’re actually doing it.
Landman
OTT JUNKIE RATING
Type
TV-Series
Genre
Drama, Thriller
IMDB Rating
8.2/10
Director
Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace
Star Cast
Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, with Demi Moore, Jon Hamm, and Sam Elliott
Maturity Rating
TV-MA
Runtime
43-65 minutes per episode
Mood
Gritty, Character-Driven, Intense, American Saga
Year
2024-2025
Image Source: Screenshot from Landman | Official Trailer | Paramount+
Landman throws you straight into the world of Texas oil, where power and survival run neck and neck. Billy Bob Thornton plays Tommy Norris, a man trying to keep his family and business from falling apart while everything around him burns. It’s gritty, grounded, and exactly the kind of story Taylor Sheridan does best— full of tension, pride, and impossible choices.
The show hits that mix of family drama and corporate chaos without feeling fake for a second. Every character feels lived in, and the world feels hot, loud, and dangerous— like you can almost smell the oil in the air.
Something cool: A lot of the extras and crew members on Landman actually came from real drilling sites in West Texas, so half the people you see covered in dirt on screen really do that work for a living.
Sicario
OTT JUNKIE RATING
Type
Movie
Genre
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
IMDB Rating
7.7/10
Director
Denis Villeneuve (Screenplay by Taylor Sheridan)
Star Cast
Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin
Maturity Rating
R (for strong violence, grisly images, and language)
Runtime
2h 1m
Mood
Tense, Grim, Nihilistic, Morally Ambiguous
Year
2015
Image Source: Screenshot from Sicario TRAILER 1 (2015) – Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro
Sicario just feels different. It’s tense from the first frame, and that tension never really goes away. Emily Blunt plays an FBI agent who gets thrown into the war on drugs, thinking she’s helping, but everything she sees just messes her up more. Benicio del Toro barely talks, but every time he’s on screen, you can feel the danger.
The movie’s quiet but heavy— no big speeches, no easy answers. Denis Villeneuve and Roger Deakins make it look haunting, with those long desert shots that feel almost too real. It’s less about action and more about watching people lose pieces of themselves trying to do what’s “right.”
Fun fact: The cast actually trained with real FBI and DEA agents before filming, so a lot of the tactical scenes are exactly how they’d go down in real life.
Wind Riverstays with you long after it ends. It’s quiet, cold, and painfully human. Jeremy Renner plays a wildlife tracker who finds the body of a young Native American woman in the snow, and what starts as an investigation turns into something way deeper. Elizabeth Olsen is the FBI agent trying to make sense of it all, but the truth they uncover is heavy— it’s about loss, silence, and the things people choose not to see.
Taylor Sheridan turns the frozen Wyoming landscape into a character of its own — beautiful, but brutal. Every shot feels honest, like the world isn’t trying to be cinematic, it just is. The story moves slow, but every moment hits with purpose, and by the end, it breaks you in the quietest way possible.
Another Fun fact: Sheridan filmed Wind River during real Wyoming winter storms, and most of the outdoor scenes were done in subzero temperatures— the actors’ visible breath and shivering are completely real.
Hell Or High Water
OTT JUNKIE RATING
Type
Movie
Genre
Neo-Western, Crime Drama, Thriller
IMDB Rating
7.6/10
Director
David Mackenzie (Screenplay by Taylor Sheridan)
Star Cast
Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Gil Birmingham
Maturity Rating
R (for violence, some sexual content, and strong language throughout)
Runtime
1h 42m
Mood
Gritty, Tense, Wry, Socially Relevant
Year
2016
Image Source: Screenshot from HELL OR HIGH WATER – Official Trailer
Hell or High Water feels like a story ripped straight from the dirt and dust of West Texas.Chris Pine and Ben Foster play two brothers trying to save their family’s ranch by robbing the same bank that’s taking it from them— it’s desperate, messy, and somehow, you still root for them. Jeff Bridges as the old Texas Ranger chasing them down is pure gold, grumpy and sharp till the very end.
It’s not your typical Western— no cowboy hats for the sake of it, no good guys or bad guys, just people trying to survive in a world that’s forgotten them. The tension builds slow, the dialogue cuts deep, and every silence says more than words could.
Here’s Something Cool: Most of the filming took place in New Mexico, not Texas, because the real towns Sheridan wanted to shoot in had already lost their banks— exactly the kind of emptiness the movie is about.
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