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Showrunner Chad Feehan Fired Ahead of May 2026 Premiere

4/26/2026

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Showrunner Chad Feehan has been fired and will not return if a second season is ordered.
Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton) and Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler) were dissatisfied with creator Taylor Sheridan and David Glasser of 101 Studios.
The series will premiere May 15 2026 on Paramount+ and Paramount Network, nine episodes ending July 3.
Feehan’s exit leaves series without a showrunner, requiring Paramount and 101 Studios to appoint a replacement before season two.

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Showrunner Chad Feehan has been fired and will not return if a second season is ordered.
Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton) and Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler) were dissatisfied with creator Taylor Sheridan and David Glasser of 101 Studios.
The series will premiere May 15 2026 on Paramount+ and Paramount Network, nine episodes ending July 3.
Feehan’s exit leaves series without a showrunner, requiring Paramount and 101 Studios to appoint a replacement before season two.