Why Isnt Yellowstone Returning for Season 4 This Summer?
Its been almost a year since the Yellowstone Season 3 finale aired on August 23, 2020, so it makes sense that fans were expecting the fourth season to arrive this summer. Unfortunately, were all going to have to wait a little longer. On July 1, Paramount Network announced that the Kevin Costner-starring series would be back for Season 4 sometime this fall, with Deadline reporting that it wont be until November. Yellowstone airs on Paramount, owned by ViacomCBS, but the shows first three seasons are available to stream on NBC Universals streaming service, Peacock. Theres no obvious production reason the episodes would be pushed back  the season wrapped filming in November 2020, according to Chief Joseph Ranchs Instagram, the filming location used for the Dutton Ranch. As explained by CNet, networks can make more money by licensing their shows streaming rights to other platforms instead of their own. For example, most seasons of iCarly are currently streaming on Netflix, instead of the reboots home, Paramount +. Comedy Centrals South Park is on HBO Max, despite the network being owned by ViacomCBS. However, beyond the money ViacomCBS makes by licensing, Paramount Plus also believes it may be able to draw in more new members if it lets other, bigger services have those top-tier titles to stream, the CNet report reads. Time will tell, but as fans continue to wait for an official premiere date, you can catch the Yellowstone 4th of July Marathon this weekend on Paramount Network. Yellowstone, Season 4, Fall 2021, Paramount Network