‘Yellowstone’ Returns to Paramount Network in June

Paramount Network will debut the sophomore season of its drama series Yellowstone on June 19, the network said Thursday.

The series -- which stars Kevin Costner as a ranch owner who is in constant conflict with those he borders, including an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park -- drew 5.1 million viewers during its freshman run in live +7 Nielsen ratings. Also starring in Yellowstone are Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, and Cole Hauser.

Yellowstone is co-produced by Paramount and 101 Studios, with John Linson, Art Linson, Taylor Sheridan, Kevin Costner and David C. Glasser serving as executive producers. 

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