Polygon reported this week that Paramount is putting Yellowstone and other Sheridan-verse video games on the table, a sign of how far Taylor Sheridan’s ranch has spread since 2018. One show became a franchise, the franchise spawned prequels and spinoffs on two different services, and now it’s headed into games too. The catalogue is scattered: Yellowstone itself has moved between streamers, its offshoots live behind a different paywall, and the wider modern Western genre (Godless, Longmire, Deadwood) sits on services that don’t advertise the genre at all. Seven desktop streaming apps for modern Western drama, sorted by how much of the Sheridan-verse and the wider genre each one actually carries.
What to look for in a modern Western streaming app
The honest filters:
- Sheridan-verse coverage versus wider genre coverage. Some services carry the Yellowstone family and little else; others have deep classic and prestige Western libraries without a single Sheridan credit.
- Prestige originals versus classic catalogue. A modern limited series like Deadwood or Godless needs a different service than a rotation of 1950s John Wayne titles.
- Ad tier friction. Prestige Western drama on an ad-supported plan means commercial breaks mid-shootout; some viewers will pay extra to avoid that.
- Offline downloads on desktop. Useful for anyone watching on a laptop away from reliable wifi.
- Bundle inclusion. Several of these services ship free or discounted through a wireless carrier or cable package, which changes the real cost.
Quick comparison
| App | Best for | Platforms | Free trial | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock | Yellowstone’s streaming home | Windows, macOS, Linux (browser) | 7-day | $7.99/mo with ads |
| Paramount+ | 1883, 1923, Landman, Lawmen: Bass Reeves | Windows, macOS, Linux (browser) | 7-day | $7.99/mo |
| Netflix | Godless, Longmire, The Harder They Fall | Windows, macOS, Linux (browser) | None | $7.99/mo with ads |
| Amazon Prime Video | Outer Range and Western-adjacent rentals | Windows, macOS, Linux (browser) | 30-day | $8.99/mo (or with Prime) |
| Max | Deadwood and the Warner Bros. Western vault | Windows, macOS, Linux (browser) | None | $9.99/mo with ads |
| MGM+ | Billy the Kid and MGM’s classic Western library | Windows, macOS, Linux (browser) | 7-day | $6.99/mo |
| Tubi | Free classic and public-domain Westerns | Windows, macOS, Linux (browser) | None (free) | Free with ads |
The apps
1. Peacock — Best for Yellowstone’s streaming home
Peacock picked up Yellowstone’s later seasons after the show moved off Paramount Network, and it now holds the flagship series plus a broader Western-adjacent slate including Twisted Metal and rotating NBCUniversal film catalogue. For anyone chasing the original Dutton family saga specifically, this is the service that carries it. The browser player runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux without a native app requirement.
Where it falls short: Yellowstone’s earlier seasons have moved between services before and could again. The rest of the Western catalogue outside Yellowstone itself is thin.
Pricing: $7.99/month with ads; $13.99/month ad-free; often bundled free or discounted with a wireless carrier plan.
Platforms: Windows (browser), macOS (browser), Linux (browser).
Download: Peacock
Bottom line: The single service to have if Yellowstone itself is the priority.
2. Paramount+ — Best for the Sheridan-verse spinoffs
Paramount+ carries the bulk of Taylor Sheridan’s expanding universe: 1883, 1923, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, and Landman, plus Mayor of Kingstown and Tulsa King from the same creative circle. This is the service Polygon’s video game story is really about, since the spinoffs streaming here are what’s now being adapted into games. The Showtime add-on tier layers in further prestige drama for anyone who wants it.
Where it falls short: Yellowstone’s flagship seasons are not here, which surprises new subscribers expecting the whole family under one roof. CBS procedural content clutters the homepage recommendations.
Pricing: $7.99/month with ads; $12.99/month Premium ad-free; +$5/month for the Showtime bundle.
Platforms: Windows (Microsoft Store + browser), macOS (browser), Linux (browser).
Download: Paramount+
Bottom line: The Sheridan-verse spinoff hub, and the closest thing to essential if the games news has you curious about the wider universe.
3. Netflix — Best for genre breadth beyond the Sheridan-verse
Netflix doesn’t chase the Sheridan-verse but carries a wide modern Western bench of its own: Godless, the Longmire library (all six seasons), The Harder They Fall, and a rotating selection of Django Unchained and other genre films. The catalogue leans toward one-off limited series and film rather than an ongoing franchise, which suits viewers who want variety over a shared universe.
Where it falls short: No Sheridan-verse titles at all. Licensed film titles rotate in and out without much warning.
Pricing: $7.99/month with ads; $17.99/month Standard; $24.99/month Premium with 4K.
Platforms: Windows (browser), macOS (browser), Linux (browser).
Download: Netflix
Bottom line: Pick this for modern Western drama and film outside the Yellowstone orbit entirely.
4. Amazon Prime Video — Best for Western-adjacent originals and rentals
Amazon Prime Video carries Outer Range, a modern Western with a sci-fi bend set on a Wyoming ranch that plays well alongside the Sheridan-verse tonally. Beyond its own originals, the rental and purchase catalogue fills gaps: recent theatrical Westerns land here for digital purchase well before they reach any subscription service.
Where it falls short: The core Western library outside Outer Range is thin and leans on paid rentals rather than included catalogue. The interface pushes unrelated Amazon shopping content into the browsing experience.
Pricing: $8.99/month standalone, or included with a $14.99/month Prime membership; rentals typically $3.99 to $5.99 per title.
Platforms: Windows (browser), macOS (browser), Linux (browser).
Download: Amazon Prime Video
Bottom line: Worth having for Outer Range and as a rental backstop when a specific title isn’t on any subscription service.
5. Max — Best for Deadwood and the Warner Bros. vault
Max holds Deadwood in full, all three seasons plus the Deadwood: The Movie follow-up, still one of the most acclaimed modern Westerns ever made. Behind it sits Warner Bros.’ deep classic Western film catalogue, which rotates through the service in waves rather than sitting there permanently. The desktop browser player covers the full library cleanly across all three operating systems.
Where it falls short: No native Linux app, browser only. The classic film catalogue rotates out on licensing windows, so a title present this month may be gone next.
Pricing: $9.99/month with ads; $16.99/month ad-free; $20.99/month Ultimate with 4K and offline downloads.
Platforms: Windows (Microsoft Store + browser), macOS (browser), Linux (browser).
Download: Max
Bottom line: The pick for Deadwood specifically and for classic Western film depth.
6. MGM+ — Best for classic Western library plus an original
MGM+ built its identity on the MGM film vault, which includes a genuinely deep bench of classic and mid-century Westerns, and backs it with Billy the Kid, its own original modern Western series following the outlaw’s early years. It’s the smallest mainstream option on this list but the most focused on the genre specifically.
Where it falls short: Small original slate outside Billy the Kid. Standalone awareness is low, so most subscribers reach it through a bundle rather than directly.
Pricing: $6.99/month standalone; often bundled through Amazon Prime Video Channels or a cable package for less.
Platforms: Windows (browser), macOS (browser), Linux (browser).
Download: MGM+
Bottom line: Pick this when classic Western film depth matters as much as anything modern.
7. Tubi — Best for free classic Western catalogue
Tubi carries a genuinely deep, free, ad-supported library of classic Westerns, including a large slate of public-domain John Wayne titles alongside licensed studio films. It won’t have the current Sheridan-verse shows, but for viewers who want to pair modern Westerns with their genre roots at no cost, nothing here beats the price.
Where it falls short: No modern prestige originals. Ad breaks are frequent and unskippable. Print quality on older public-domain titles varies.
Pricing: Free with ads.
Platforms: Windows (browser), macOS (browser), Linux (browser).
Download: Tubi
Bottom line: The free companion service for classic Western film, not a substitute for the modern drama tier.
How to pick the right one
- If Yellowstone itself is the target: Peacock.
- If the Sheridan-verse spinoffs (1883, 1923, Landman, Lawmen: Bass Reeves) are the priority: Paramount+.
- If you want modern Western drama outside the Sheridan-verse entirely: Netflix.
- If Outer Range or rental flexibility matters: Amazon Prime Video.
- If Deadwood or classic Warner Bros. film depth is the draw: Max.
- If classic Western film catalogue matters most, with one solid original attached: MGM+.
- If budget is the constraint: Tubi covers the classic tier for free; pair it with Peacock or Paramount+ for the modern half.
FAQ
Where can I stream Yellowstone in 2026?
Peacock carries Yellowstone’s streaming library after the show moved off Paramount Network. Earlier seasons have shifted between services before, so it’s worth checking the current home before subscribing.
Which app has all the Sheridan-verse shows?
No single service carries the entire Sheridan-verse. Paramount+ has 1883, 1923, Landman, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves; Peacock has the Yellowstone flagship series itself. Subscribing to both is the only way to cover the full universe.
Are classic Westerns free to stream?
Yes. Tubi carries a large ad-supported catalogue of classic and public-domain Westerns at no cost. MGM+ and Max also rotate classic titles through paid subscriptions.
Is Longmire on Netflix?
Yes, all six seasons of Longmire stream on Netflix, alongside Godless and The Harder They Fall as part of its wider Western drama catalogue.
Do I need a native app to watch on Linux?
No native Linux app exists for any service on this list. All seven stream through a Widevine-supported browser such as Chrome or Edge on Linux.
Is Outer Range considered a modern Western?
Yes, though it blends the genre with science fiction. It’s set on a Wyoming cattle ranch and shares tonal DNA with the Sheridan-verse, which is why Amazon Prime Video markets it to the same audience.
