Critiques are rolling in for Taylor Sheridan’s new six-part Western sequence, The Madison, and it is using excessive with a stable Rotten Tomatoes rating.
From Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, the neo-Western sequence is about to premiere its six-episode first season on Paramount+ on March 14, with three episodes releasing on that date, adopted by the following three the next Saturday. Forward of its sequence premiere, The Madison has been renewed for a second season, which has already completed filming.
Now, the day earlier than its premiere on March 14, The Madison has debuted to an 80% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The sequence solely has 10 critiques on the time of writing, so its rating might fluctuate as extra are printed. Moreover, its viewers rating will begin to take form as soon as the present premieres on Paramount+.
Created and written solely by Taylor Sheridan, The Madison follows the Clyburn household, who transfer from New York Metropolis to the Madison River valley of southwest Montana to course of their grief following a devastating household tragedy. Three-time Oscar nominee Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell lead the solid.
The Madison was initially green-lit as a Yellowstone spinoff, although it was later introduced that it’s a stand-alone sequence not linked to the franchise.
Essential stars additionally embody Patrick J. Adams (Fits), Elle Chapman, Emmy nominee Matthew Fox (Misplaced), Beau Garrett, Amiah Miller, Ben Schnetzer, Kevin Zegers, Rebecca Spence, Alaina Pollack, and Danielle Vasinova. Seven-time Emmy nominee Will Arnett (Arrested Growth, 30 Rock, BoJack Horseman) visitor stars.
In ScreenRant‘s evaluation of The Madison, Ana Dumaraog rated the present 9 out of 10 stars and writes, “Taylor Sheridan shatters his neo-Western formulation for the proper anti-Yellowstone… Taylor Sheridan launches a model new neo-Western sequence that may be a vital departure from his different hits, and that is The Madison’s attraction.”
Total, early reactions to The Madison are leaning constructive, with many critics praising its performances and quieter storytelling. Paul McGuire Grimes of Paul’s Journey to the Films says Michelle Pfeiffer provides the sequence its “coronary heart and soul,” whereas Richard Roeper for RogerEbert.com calls it “rock-solid, gripping tv” with vast attraction. Reviewers typically be aware that the solid elevates the fabric in Taylor Sheridan’s newest sequence.
A number of critics additionally see the present as Sheridan stepping away from the bombast of Yellowstone. Danielle Solzman of Solzy on the Films writes that it proves he “can thrive on a extra intimate scale,” whereas Aidan Kelley of Collider calls it his “largest step out of his consolation zone but.” Nonetheless, Nick Schager of The Day by day Beast argues that his acquainted tropes linger in The Madison.
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March 14, 2026
- Community
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Paramount Community
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Michelle Pfeiffer
Stacy Clyburn
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Patrick J. Adams
Russell McIntosh
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Beau Garrett
Abigail Reese
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Elle Chapman
Paige McIntosh
