Netflix’s Territory might feel like a sibling to Yellowstone—with its rugged landscapes, high-stakes family drama, and power battles over land. But it’s pulling off one thing Yellowstone couldn’t quite master. Where Yellowstone brings out the grit, Territory goes a step further, blending that intensity with a sharper, more dynamic edge that hits home with today’s audience.
It’s like Yellowstone’s rebellious younger cousin, bringing a modern touch without losing that crazy frontier feel. Sure, there are similarities, but Territory’s fresh take on land battles feels like it’s giving Taylor Sheridan a run for his money in unexpected ways.
Territory: Netflix’s Clever Twist on Yellowstone—A Western Where Death Truly Haunts the Story
Netflix’s latest take on the Western drama, Territory’s hitting familiar Yellowstone beats—but with a super clever twist.
While both series dive into family feuds, land disputes, and the complex lives of ranchers, Territory does one thing better than Taylor Sheridan’s hit show. Death. It actually lets the death of a pivotal character stick around and haunt the narrative, giving weight to the absence.
Since its debut in 2018, Yellowstone’s drawn audiences with its neo-Western flavor. But it’s taken heat for one major oversight: the quick fade of Lee Dutton.
After Lee’s death, Yellowstone treated it more as a plot device than an emotional anchor. He barely appears in flashbacks or the Duttons’ conversations, making us fans wonder why such a game-changing event was so underplayed. In contrast, Territory takes a more committed approach, treating Daniel Lawson’s death as a lasting scar rather than a quick exit.
Set in Australia’s Northern Territory, the Netflix series builds on Yellowstone’s dynamics but twists them to fit its rugged setting. The Lawson family and Marianne Station mirror the Duttons and their Yellowstone Ranch, right down to the bitter father-son tension. Colin Lawson’s favored son, Daniel, tragically dies, leaving a power vacuum.
But here’s where Territory shines: the series doesn’t just move on. Instead, it layers in mystery—like Daniel’s missing horse and an eerie reveal in episode four that peels back new truths.
The season finale hints at more fallout, especially for Colin, as he uncovers secrets about Daniel’s demise. If Territory keeps this momentum, it might just nudge past Yellowstone, proving that a single loss can echo through every corner of a Western story.
Taylor Sheridan’s Landman: Oil, Ambition, and High-Stakes Drama in West Texas
Paramount Plus just dropped the second trailer for Landman—Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming thriller set in the oil-rich heart of West Texas.
Inspired by a popular podcast, Landman digs into the ambitious, gritty world of oil rig workers and the billionaires fueling the boom. With a star-studded cast—Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Jon Hamm, and more—Sheridan’s latest promises an “upstairs-downstairs” clash of fortunes and grit.
Directed by Sheridan himself alongside Stephen Kay and Michael Friedman, Landman gears up to bring a powerful punch on Nov. 17, exclusively on Paramount+. Get ready for a crazy ride through ambition and oil-soaked dreams!
Territory and Yellowstone are available to watch on Apple TV.
