Taylor Sheridan has created a new original series titled The Madison for Paramount+, starring Michelle Pfeiffer. The family drama focuses on grief and healing in Montana, distinct from the Yellowstone universe. Season one premieres on March 14, 2026, with six episodes.
Taylor Sheridan's latest project, The Madison, marks a departure from his typical high-stakes narratives. Described by Cindy Holland as an "unexpected, insicive and Intimate" series, it centers on the Clyburn family dealing with loss. After the death of a close relative, matriarch Stacy Clyburn (Michelle Pfeiffer) and patriarch Preston (Kurt Russell) relocate from New York City to a ranch in Montana's Madison River valley with their children and grandchildren. The story explores themes of grief, change, family bonds, and personal growth, without elements of violence or corporate intrigue.
The cast includes Matthew Fox as Preston's brother Paul, Elle Chapman as their youngest daughter Paige, and Beau Garrett as older daughter Abigail. Patrick J. Adams plays Paige's husband Russell, while Alaina Pollack and Amiah Miller portray Abigail's daughters. Supporting roles feature Ben Schnetzer as Sheriff Van Davis, Kevin Zegers as neighbor Cade Harris, Danielle Vasinova as Kestrel Harris, Will Arnett recurring as therapist Dr. Phil Yorn, and Rebecca Spence as Liliana Weeks.
Season one consists of six episodes, with the first three releasing on Paramount+ on March 14, 2026, and the remaining three on March 21. Sheridan wrote all episodes, and Christina Alexandra Voros directed the entire season. Filming for season one occurred in Montana locations including Ennis, Bozeman, and Three Forks, with New York City scenes shot in Fort Worth, Dallas, and Weatherford, Texas. Season two has been greenlit and filmed in September 2025, with interiors in Fort Worth. Executive producers include Sheridan, Pfeiffer, David C. Glasser, John Linson, Art Linson, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Voros, Michael Friedman, and Keith Cox.
Paramount+ views the series as a prestige drama, and its early renewal signals confidence in its potential.