Question: I am amazed that Yellowstone is never listed as one of the 25 Top Shows. It’s so good and the actors are great. I know it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s beautifully scripted and yes, some scenes are intense. Kevin Costner makes it real. Maybe it’s because I was born in Montana and I love the scenery, the horses and cattle. The stories are intelligent and so good. —Jo
Matt Roush: If you look at the fine print in our recent TV Guide Magazine listings of the 25 Top Shows, you’ll see that it currently applies to “broadcast series only.” Believe me, Yellowstone is a hit — and when you factor in delayed viewing, it’s a monster hit. (Paramount Network’s latest tally for Yellowstone‘s season finale was a remarkable 10.7 million viewers in L+3.) This show has found its audience, and it’s big, loyal and vocal — as are its critics, but that’s always the case when a show makes this much noise.
Question: Sometimes I would see commercials on Paramount for a show called Coyote, staring Michael Chiklis. Do you know when it will premiere? —Marques
Matt Roush: It’s still in the pipeline, but no air date yet. It’s the same with a lot of broadcast. Add this to the long list of shows currently in limbo. Let’s all hope for a return to some kind of normal in 2021.
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