‘Dutton Ranch’ Scores Biggest Paramount+ Series Launch Ever With 12.9 Million Views
The new series 'Dutton Ranch' has achieved the largest launch in Paramount+ history, garnering 12.9 million views within its first week. This spinoff from 'Yellowstone' surpassed the previous record held by 'Mobland', which had 8.8 million views. The series follows characters Beth and Rip as they navigate new challenges after moving to South Texas.
- ▪'Dutton Ranch' reached 12.9 million views in its first week, making it the biggest launch for Paramount+.
- ▪The series is a spinoff of 'Yellowstone' and continues the story of Beth and Rip.
- ▪The previous record for Paramount+ was held by 'Mobland', which had 8.8 million views.
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Home TV News May 26, 2026 11:00am PT ‘Dutton Ranch’ Scores Biggest Paramount+ Series Launch Ever With 12.9 Million Views By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest ‘Landman’ Star Sam Elliott Is Still Pursuing Honesty in His Art 2 hours ago Ben Stiller, Mike Judge Team for Apple TV Comedy Series ‘Protective Custody’ 4 days ago Tom Hardy Out of ‘Mobland’ Season 3 After Season 2 Wraps Production 4 days ago See All Emerson Miller/Paramount+ “Dutton Ranch” is off to the races at Paramount+, with the “Yellowstone” spinoff pulling in the biggest series launch in the streamer’s history. Per Paramount data, the first two episodes of the series reached 12.9 million views within seven days of their release, with both episodes dropping on May 15.
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