12 parts Ongoing In the wake of tragedy, John Dutton struggles to keep his fractured family together after the sudden death of his wife, Evelyn. His children, each dealing with their own grief, grow distant, leaving John to face the emptiness of the ranch alone. But when Lucille "Lucy" Pierce arrives, a strong-willed woman with a work ethic to rival the toughest cowboys, she begins to heal more than just the land.
Over the years, Lucy becomes a steady presence, offering support to John's children, and her bond with them deepens. John's feelings for Lucy grow as well, torn between the love he still holds for Evelyn and the undeniable connection he shares with Lucy.
On Lucy's 34th birthday, John brings home a troubled teenager named Rip, a boy who's lost everything and needs a place to belong. As Lucy takes Rip in, their bond as a family strengthens, but John's unspoken love for Lucy hangs in the air, unacknowledged yet ever present. In the unforgiving Montana wilderness, they find healing, love, and the courage to move forward-together.