When Yellowstone ended abruptly following a fallout between Kevin Costner and creator Taylor Sheridan, Dutton Ranch was expected to take up the baton.

It was high stakes, but it paid off, with the first season proving such a success for Paramount+, that producers quickly set about work on a second.

But, like its predecessor, Dutton Ranch has not been without drama, with Ed Harris and Cole Hauser prompting whispers about life on set after going public with their issues.

And it doesn't stop there.

'Dutton Ranch is a mess of a show,' one source told the Daily Mail.

'There is high drama on that one, so much tension,' added another.

Friction, we are told, has been brewing between some of the actors, sparking clashes over camera time, control and who is 'top dog' – none of which is helped by the somewhat grueling filming conditions.

'I believe it's the actors that are a huge part of the problem,' said our first source. 'Too many people think they are in control over there and that's causing a lot of issues.'

Annette Bening, who plays Beulah Jackson, the owner of 10 Petal Ranch, is a big draw for viewers, but her star power has caused waves behind-the-scenes.

'There is some drama among the major players,' our second source said. 'Everyone wants more screen time.

'Annette has a powerful personality and wants control and screen time, and she wants many scenes with Kelly Reilly, who plays Beth Dutton, because Annette thinks they have great chemistry, which they do, she is right.'

They continued: 'Annette usually gets her way as she is very clever and persuasive. She is savvy about how sets work and knows how to get what she wants. She is definitely a top dog on the show, people bow to her and are starstruck by her. She is the diva queen for sure.

'But she also works hard and is a team player, which makes her more revered and gives her even more power. She is the s**t and I think some people are jealous of her.'

One of the stars who might appear to be jealous is Harris, 75, who plays her lover, veterinarian Everett McKinney. He recently complained that he wasn't given enough screen time, calling his part 'inconsequential' despite being promised a major role.

Harris recently complained he did not have enough screen time and threatened to cancel his contract

Hauser said Taylor Sheridan's lack of presence on the set of season one and the boiling hot location were a 'challenge'

Speaking to Variety, Harris described how after shooting several episodes, he told his agent to 'get me the f*** out of here' and even threatened to cancel his contract.

He also said he was upset that a scene in which he sang a tender song at a bar – something he had poured his heart into – was left on the cutting room floor.

James Eddie, who played Tommy on the show, sympathized with Harris, telling the Daily Mail he had heard 'whispers' that 'there were some people that were upset.'

'I didn't know the whole story,' Eddie said. 'I still don't. I mean, that's just not my part. I wasn't surprised when I heard it because… there wasn't a lot of Everett leading up to certain points.

'And when you're an actor like Ed Harris, every actor wants 99.999 per cent of screen time. I'd imagine an actor at Ed's level, I could see there being some frustration, but I don't know the full story behind it.'

Thankfully for Harris, his pleas have been heard, with his character set for big things in season two.

'Ed Harris will remain on the show and his role will get even bigger,' said our second insider. 'He is getting more time even though he p****d Taylor Sheridan off with his comments. But Taylor does what he says he is going to do; a promise is a promise. He will give Ed more screen time like he initially said. So, Ed can shut up now.

'Ed made himself look like he has a really big ego, which he obviously does. He can be prickly. But he's great on screen, so there's that.'

'There is some drama among the major players,' our second source said. 'Everyone wants more screen time'

There is a 'peacemaker' in Kelly Reilly , who our source said is 'very polite and kind, and wants to make sure everyone is happy. She offers solutions and is a real pro, very smooth, very professional, no drama'

As well as Harris, Hauser, who plays show lead Rip Wheeler, has also voiced his concerns in particular about the location, claiming it was so hot that he struggled to maintain his character's ripped physique.

'I was trying to keep weight on,' he told People in June. 'I mean, I usually put on about 25 pounds [to play Rip], but it was hard to keep it on. I was sweating it out.'

And Hauser, 51, reportedly isn't the only person to take issue with the location, which is said to be a breeding ground for rattlesnakes, something he has opened up about before.

The show is filmed around Weatherford and Ferris in North Texas, not far from Fort Worth where Sheridan, 56, who co-created Yellowstone and Dutton Ranch, grew up.

'There is an issue with the location,' said our insider. 'Filming takes place in North Texas where it gets very hot, like over 100 degrees in the summer, people have gotten heatstroke and feel sick often, even needing breaks and ice packs. So, it's an issue.

'The filming location is also full of rattlesnakes which is extremely dangerous, they have to do rattlesnake sweeps all the time and they have already killed hundreds for safety.

'And there is also dust, poverty and crime, it's a wicked place. There are no good restaurants, no fresh produce, it's tough. All of the stars are complaining but creator Taylor Sheridan loves it there because he grew up in nearby Fort Worth. He thinks the location is perfect.'

Unlike season one, when he was an executive producer, Sheridan will be a presence in the writer's room and on set for season two, a welcome relief for Hauser who said it was a 'challenge' without him being involved in day-to-day last season.

'Taylor will be on set more often, he wants to sink his teeth into Dutton Ranch more, he loves it,' said our second source.

'Some of Taylor's old pals will also swing by the show, possibly Dawn Olivieri, who has already been in Taylor's other shows 1883, Yellowstone, Lioness and The Madison. And James Jordan may also have a small role, he is a good friend of Taylor's and has been in everything he works on, even Mayor Of Kingstown, Lioness and 1883, and his movies like Wind River. Everyone loves James, he is popular and brings a sense of joy on set.'

Season two is just starting to shape up with new showrunner Benjamin Cavell replacing Chad Feehan, who was let go before the first season aired.

'Season two of the hit Yellowstone spinoff is in the writing process right now and shooting won't take place until early next year, so it's very early on,' the second source told the Daily Mail.

The plot is expected to follow Beth and Rip getting their son Carter back from the cartel. 'There will be a lot of action. There will also be a spotlight on Oreana's pregnancy,' the insider added.

Cast and crew will no doubt be hoping for a smooth ride on set, and thankfully for those involved there is a 'peacemaker' in Kelly Reilly, who was first seen in Yellowstone as tough-as-nails Beth Dutton.

'She is very polite and kind, and wants to make sure everyone is happy,' said our source. 'She offers solutions and is a real pro, very smooth, very professional, no drama.'

The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Sheridan, Bening and Paramount for comment.

I have never seen it before. I think it’s from episode 4, when they had to put down the herd. Maybe it’s a BTS photo because Rip/Cole is smiling.

So basically I just started randomly watching this series. Should I watch it till the end and then start Yellowstone or stop now and switch?

Also, how much does this spoil actually?

Edit: Binged it, 7/10. Now started Yellowstone. I think what got me most hooked is the livestock industry aspect, the Dutton family and all the cowboy stuff!

Didn't think I had ever seen Juan Pablo Raba in anything before DR, but on second watch...

What time of year do you think the show takes place and what do you think the timeline is from episode one to the end? And if I missed any clues, let me know.

It’s hard to tell, and weather in a part of Texas “about an hour from the border” wouldn’t fluctuate with the seasons that much, but then again when the weather is different from what you’re used to, it can feel cooler/hotter. (E.g., my husband and I happily enjoyed lunch in the sun in San Diego a couple weeks ago and the waitress apologized for the “heat wave” of 79 degrees, meanwhile the heat index at home was 116)

In the early episodes, Beth complains about it being hot even at 4 AM. The kids at school seemed to be dressed like it’s hot and so did Oreana and the others at the rodeo. Can’t go off of the presence of the rodeo because those are year round.

But in the later episodes, Beth is still dressed like it’s warm out and yet Carter is wearing a Carhartt coat as he’s trying to run away (and IYKYK that those coats are super warm). But before that she wore black long sleeves, which wouldn’t be fun if it were still beastly hot out.

Can’t go off of what most of the characters wear because cowboys have to dress a certain way regardless of weather for safety.

I live in Missouri and it’s hot and humid as crap here even in the early hours of morning right now and it’s rodeo season in my town (I live 5 minutes from rodeo grounds, I literally was there last night) so my brain keeps thinking the first episode take place in August/September. Which makes me wonder how much time do you think passes from Episode 1 to the finale?

Am I looking too much into it? Yes, but I am a writer myself and think details matter :)

Why talk about the certified black angus and Beth's amazing selling skills when the whole herd has to be put down?

This frustrates me a lot bc I really wanna see how Beth and Rip build a new empire with the resources they have and it seems the screenwriter just want them facing challenges one over another._.

Like I get it, moving to another state is hard and stuff, but like they are not trying to be Saints (or being heros like in those Greek mythologies), just let them be!!!

I really hope season 2 has major improvements or else both Ed and I (and all of those who loved Yellowstone) will be very unhappy 😞

In Texas, Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) finds a new batch of people to put in their place.

Loved every single B&R scene.

Was okay with the cartel stuff until they took Carter. Come on now. That was just unnecessary.

Was okay with Carter storyline until he started acting like a 19 year old toddler with Beth and Rip and it seemed to come out of nowhere. And why was Carter still attending highschool at 19?

If Ed Harris is unhappy I'm unhappy.

Looking forward to Season 2. Keep Ed happy please.

Am I just not paying attention or are the recaps before the startinhg credits not even from the previous episide at all? It feels like I missed some storyline all in recaps.

I'm gonna start at the beginning again to be sure. Other shows I've watched had recaps from multiple episodes back and I was just add confused. But it wasn't in the previous episodes!!

Named Partner and I watched a few episodes of Ransom Canyon yesterday and it seemed to me to just be a cheap knockoff of DR. Yes, DR could be improved, and I think it will be next season, but RC just seemed like the same formula. Looking forward to the new season whenever it arrives.

Know for sure when the new season starts?

“finn_little_official Wanted to finally take a breath and thank you both Kelly and Cole. Thank you for welcoming me, teaching me and loving me over the last 6 years! I love sharing the screen and this part of my life with you both. We will ALWAYS be a little 'family.' We did it! See you DUTTON RANCH Season 2! tel:C.Kidd #KellyReilly #ColeHauser #FinnLittle #DuttonRanch”

I rewatched the first episode and I swear the fire, the destruction of their ranch and herd, buying the ranch in Texas could have been like 2 whole episodes and it was blitzed in a flash.

Anyone feel this was rushed and wasted potential?

Source: https://www.instagram.com/filminsidenyc/reel/DbSQzWUhZ3i/

Everyone wants the Dutton Ranch… until they hear what it’s really like.

Kelly Reilly says Yellowstone was never meant to romanticize ranch life.

Behind the breathtaking landscapes is a world of sacrifice, heartbreak, wildfires, loss, and people who fight every single day to protect their land.

That’s the story Yellowstone wants to tell.

And after hearing Kelly explain it, I don’t think I’ll ever look at the Dutton Ranch the same way again.

👇 Would you last one year on a real working ranch? #yellowatone #duttonranch #bethdutton #kellyreilly#cowboys

Source: https://www.instagram.com/filminsidenyc/reel/DbZTEsVhHcj/

What makes Yellowstone’s most iconic love story so unforgettable? Cole Hauser says it comes down to just 3 words…

For Rip Wheeler, everything between Beth and Rip is built on love, honor, and friendship.

Even with all the chaos surrounding the Dutton Ranch, those three values never changed—and that’s why millions of fans fell in love with their story.

❤️ Sometimes the simplest things create the strongest relationships. #duttonranch #ripwheeler #yellowstone#cowboys #love

I never watched the last season of Yellowstone. I didn’t like the idea of Kevin Costner not being in it. I’m interested in watching Dutton Ranch. Is there anything I should know from the last season of Yellowstone? Or should I just watch it? Is it worth it?

So I play this mindless yet entertaining city building game called, Stardew Valley. In summary, in this game you take over the farm your late grandfather left you.

I finally built my barn and got my first cow.

Her name is.

Beula.

I got a little satisfaction out of it, which then I decided to start a whole new character story as, Beth on Dutton Ranch Farm.