Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan was quick to defend his Paramount series against critics who said it catered to the conservative mind.

Taylor Sheridan's brainchild, Yellowstone, has gathered an ever-growing circle of viewers, proving that it is not just a flash in the pan, but rather a firebrand in the realm of television drama. Despite the initial naysayers who were quick on the draw with critics, this show, with its stellar ensemble cast including Kevin Costner & Kelly Reilly, has not only weathered the storm; it has flourished, with ratings jogging steadily since its 2018 premiere.

Now, with the fifth season's second installment set to air in November, there's a question hanging in the air: Is Yellowstone just keeping America's conservative crowd together, or is there more to this narrative rodeo than meets the eye? Sheridan, for one, has greeted the idea of his work being the "red state" show with nothing but a whimper.

Critics may refer to it as "the Republican show" or "the red state Game of Thrones," but Sheridan has always seen his cherished work as a historical narrative intertwined with themes of corporate greed and the upheavals of Western gentrification.