Marshals: A Yellowstone Story – Release Schedule and Monica Dutton’s Fate

Marshals: A Yellowstone Story has shifted its focus from the Dutton Ranch to a more procedural storyline. The premiere episode delivered a significant shock with the revelation of Monica Dutton’s (Kelsey Asbille) death, occurring off-screen since the events of Yellowstone. The series follows Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) as he navigates life after leaving the ranch, but without his wife.

When Does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story Episode 2 Air?

Marshals: A Yellowstone Story airs on CBS on Sundays at 9 PM PT / 8 PM ET. Episode 1 became available for streaming on Paramount+ on March 9, 2026. Here’s a breakdown of global release times on Paramount+:

• US: 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET
• Canada: 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET
• UK: 8 AM GMT
• India: 1:30 PM IST
• Singapore: 4 PM SGT
• Australia: 7 PM AEDT
• Modern Zealand: 9 PM NZDT

Marshals: A Yellowstone Story Episode Release Dates

Comprising 13 episodes, Marshals: A Yellowstone Story releases new episodes weekly. Here’s the complete schedule for streaming on Paramount+:

• Episode 1: March 9
• Episode 2: March 16
• Episode 3: March 23
• Episode 4: March 30
• Episode 5: April 6
• Episode 6: April 13
• Episode 7: April 20
• Episode 8: April 27
• Episode 9: May 4
• Episode 10: May 11
• Episode 11: May 18
• Episode 12: May 25
• Episode 13: May 25

The Fate of Monica Dutton

The premiere of Marshals confirmed that Monica Dutton died from cancer prior to the start of the series. Her diagnosis was linked to toxic waste present on the Broken Rock Reservation [Hollywood Reporter]. This loss significantly impacts Kayce and Tate’s relationship and serves as a central storyline for the season [The Pioneer Woman]. The showrunner, Spencer Hudnut, explained that Kelsey Asbille was unavailable for the spinoff, leading to the decision to write the character off in a way that honored her story [Collider].

Why Was Monica Dutton Written Off?

According to interviews with The Hollywood Reporter, Kelsey Asbille’s scheduling conflicts led to the decision to write Monica Dutton out of the series. The creative team, including Taylor Sheridan and Spencer Hudnut, chose to address her absence by portraying her death from cancer, acknowledging the impact of toxic waste on the Broken Rock Reservation [Hollywood Reporter].