Waiting For ‘Yellowstone’ to Return? These Shows Will Pass the Time.

Though it’s easy to forget amidst Walter White and Jesse Pinkman’s epic escapades, at the heart of Breaking Bad is a story about taking risks to support your family. And, in that respect, the story of Walter White—a chemistry teacher turned drug dealer—is a whole lot like the wild life of John Dutton.

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Though bikers and cowboys aren’t exactly the same, they feel adjacent to one another. And, in many ways, Sons of Anarchy feels like a parallel universe of Yellowstone. Following protagonist Jax Teller, Sons of Anarchy sees the single father reckon with his allegiance to his biker gang—a collective that his father founded.

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If Breaking Bad scratches the same itch as Yellowstone for you, then you’re almost guaranteed to become obsessed with Ozark. Starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, the anxiety-inducing drama sees a suburban family relocate to the Ozarks to operate a money-laundering scheme for a Mexican drug cartel.

(While you’re at it, if you’re looking for a more comedic series about a family entrenched in white collar crimes, why not make it a Bateman double-header with Arrested Development?)

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If you came here for strictly Western dramas, then here’s where you’ll strike gold. Based on the mystery novels of Craig Johnson, Longmire follows Walt Longmire, the sheriff of a Wyoming county, as he deals with daily battles of rural jurisdiction.

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Yellowstone has incited many conversations about proper representation of Indigenous people on television. (Including criticism of Yellowstone‘s own depiction of Indigenous people in its storylines.) If you’re looking to explore shows that highlight Indigenous stories and are made by Indigenous people, then Reservation Dogs is a great place to start.

The series follows a group of teens living in Oklahoma who, following the passing of their close friend, become determined to make their way to California in his honor. As they grapple with the challenges that come with making it out of their home, the series becomes a unique, ensemble-led coming-of-age story.

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Set in the 1870s, this HBO Western explores the early developments of Deadwood, South Dakota after being stolen from the Sioux. A lawless town, Deadwood becomes the setting for a host of unique narratives, from outlaws to gold miners. (And more.)

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It would be remiss to create any kind of list of family dramas without including The Sopranos. This beloved HBO series starring James Gandolfini offers a unique perspective on the struggle of maintaining a work-life balance when you are… a mob boss.

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Much like the Duttons, Bloodline‘s Rayburn family holds their own dark secrets. Starring Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, Sissy Spacek, the Netflix series from the creators of Damages is peak family drama through and through.