Taylor Sheridan has a new series out, and this time it brings together two Hollywood legends for the first time in nearly four decades. The Madison starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell debuted its first three episodes on March 14, 2026, and viewers are already diving into this emotional family drama set in Montana. If you are wondering where to stream the show, how the release schedule works, or what this series is actually about, here is everything you need to know.
The six-episode first season follows a wealthy New York City family who relocate to the Madison River valley in central Montana after a devastating tragedy. Unlike Sheridan’s previous work that focused on ranch life and land battles, this series takes a more personal look at grief, family bonds, and starting over. Michelle Pfeiffer leads the cast as Stacy Clyburn, a woman trying to hold her family together while processing loss in a completely unfamiliar environment.
Where to Stream The Madison Around the World
The Madison is available exclusively on Paramount+ in most regions, though some countries have additional options. The series premiered on March 14, 2026, and all episodes will be available by March 21, 2026.
United States
Viewers in the US can stream The Madison only on Paramount+. The platform offers two subscription plans:
- Essential plan: $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year (includes ads)
- Premium plan: $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year (ad-free, plus live CBS station access)
United Kingdom
UK audiences can find The Madison on both Paramount+ and Prime Video, giving viewers flexibility in how they access the series.
Canada
Canadian viewers have the same options as the UK, with the series available on Paramount+ and Prime Video.
Australia and New Zealand
Paramount+ is the home for The Madison in Australia and New Zealand, with subscriptions starting at $7.99 per month.
India
Indian audiences can watch The Madison on JioHotstar starting March 15, 2026. The platform offers the series through its OTTplay Premium subscription tier.
The Madison Episode Release Schedule
Taylor Sheridan structured the release of The Madison differently from typical weekly drops. The six-episode first season is split into two parts:
March 14, 2026
- Episode 1: “Pilot”
- Episode 2: “Let the Land Hold Me”
- Episode 3: “Watch Her Fall”
March 21, 2026
- Episode 4: “Tomorrow is Goodbye”
- Episode 5: “No Name and a New Dream”
- Episode 6: “I Give Me Permission”
All episodes become available on their respective drop dates at 12:01 AM Pacific Time or 3:01 AM Eastern Time. This two-part release strategy allows viewers to binge the first half immediately while waiting just one week for the conclusion.
What Is The Madison Actually About
The Madison marks a shift for Taylor Sheridan into more intimate storytelling. The series follows the Clyburn family, wealthy New Yorkers who must leave their East Coast life behind when tragedy strikes. They settle in Montana’s Madison River valley, a place completely foreign to their elite social circles and city comforts.
Michelle Pfeiffer‘s character Stacy Clyburn serves as the family anchor. In interviews, Pfeiffer described her character as someone trying to be “the moral compass when tragedy ensues” for a family not used to facing real struggle. The family includes their daughters and grandchildren, all processing grief while adapting to rural life.
Kurt Russell plays Preston Clyburn, Stacy’s husband. Russell noted that this project brought him back together with Pfeiffer nearly 40 years after they starred together in Tequila Sunrise. The actor also pointed out something different about this Sheridan project.
“All his shows are from the male gaze. No matter what they’re about, they’re in that vein. This one’s not. This is his approach to the female gaze. We see everything from that point of view.”
Director Christina Alexandra Voros, who helmed all six episodes, explained that while the show shares Montana landscapes with Yellowstone, it tells a completely different story.
“The common ground is the landscape. We are in Montana, but it is seen through a completely different lens, so it feels like another facet of this cut stone that has been polished.”
The Star-Studded Cast of The Madison
Beyond the two leads, The Madison assembles an impressive ensemble of familiar faces:
- Matthew Fox (Lost) as Paul Clyburn, Preston’s brother
- Patrick J. Adams (Suits) as Russell McIntosh, Paige’s husband
- Beau Garrett (Firefly Lane) as Abigail Reese, Stacy and Preston’s older daughter
- Elle Chapman (A Man Called Otto) as Paige McIntosh, the younger daughter
- Amiah Miller (War for the Planet of the Apes) as Bridgette Reese, Abigail’s daughter
- Will Arnett (Arrested Development) as Dr. Phil Yorn, a New York therapist in a guest role
- Ben Schnetzer (Y: The Last Man), Kevin Zegers (The Rookie: Feds), Rebecca Spence (Power Book IV: Force), Danielle Vasinova (1923) in supporting roles
Is The Madison Connected to Yellowstone
This question has caused some confusion since the project was announced. When first reported, The Madison was described as a sequel series that would continue the Dutton family story after Yellowstone ended. However, the show that premiered tells a different story.
The Madison exists within the broader Yellowstone universe but focuses on an entirely new family with no direct ties to the Duttons. Taylor Sheridan serves as creator and executive producer, and the Montana setting provides the only direct connection to his earlier work.
For viewers looking to watch all of Taylor Sheridan‘s shows, most are available on Paramount+ including 1883, 1923, Tulsa King, Mayor of Kingstown, Lioness, Landman, and the new CBS series Marshals starring Luke Grimes. The original Yellowstone series does not stream on Paramount+ and remains available elsewhere.
What Critics and Viewers Are Saying
Early reactions to The Madison praise Michelle Pfeiffer‘s performance and the show’s emotional depth. The official trailer, released February 24, 2026, offered glimpses of the family’s struggles with Pfeiffer’s character delivering a key line that sets the tone:
“Mine is not a family designed to withstand tragedy.”
The same trailer also showed the show’s lighter moments, with Pfeiffer’s character offering advice about fly fishing: “Men do it drunk, so how hard can it be?”
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What About The Madison Season 2
Paramount+ renewed The Madison for a second season before the first even premiered. Kurt Russell revealed in January 2026 that scheduling conflicts led the production to shoot two seasons back-to-back. This means fans can expect more episodes in the future, though no specific release date for Season 2 has been announced yet.
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