The long-awaited Yellowstone spin-off focusing on Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler has finally dropped its Episode 1 trailer, and it’s everything fans could have hoped for — wild, dangerous, and heartbreakingly intense. The trailer, titled “Beth & Rip: Reckoning,” teases a new chapter in the Yellowstone universe that dives deep into the raw and untamed love story between the show’s most iconic couple. Set against the rugged beauty of Montana’s mountains, the series promises a darker, grittier tone, exploring not just passion and loyalty, but the cost of violence, vengeance, and survival in a world where power and pride mean everything.

From the very first frame, the trailer wastes no time pulling viewers back into the Dutton universe. We see the Dutton ranch engulfed in twilight, horses galloping through open pastures, and the familiar sound of thunder rolling across the plains. Rip, played by Cole Hauser, stands in silhouette on the ranch porch, his hat low, cigarette glowing like a tiny flame in the dark. Then Beth — fierce, untamed, and beautiful as ever — walks into frame, played by Kelly Reilly, her eyes burning with defiance. “They took everything from us,” she says coldly. “Now we take it back.”

The trailer then explodes into a rapid montage of gunfire, shouting, and chaos — the kind of cinematic storm that Yellowstone fans crave. There’s a new rancher in town, a corporate rival trying to buy up land for development, and a political conspiracy threatening to destroy everything the Duttons have built. But this time, it’s not John Dutton leading the charge — it’s Beth and Rip. Together, they’re out for vengeance, fighting to reclaim their land, their pride, and their sense of family in a world where loyalty is a weapon and love is the only thing worth dying for.

The official logline reads: “In the wake of tragedy, Beth and Rip leave the Yellowstone Ranch behind and forge their own empire in the untamed wilds of Montana.” The spin-off takes place several months after the events of Yellowstone Season 6, where the Dutton family was torn apart by betrayal, corruption, and death. With John Dutton’s fate uncertain, Beth and Rip decide to carve their own destiny far from the chaos of the ranch — but peace, as they quickly learn, is a luxury that doesn’t exist for the Duttons.

One of the trailer’s most powerful moments shows Beth sitting at a bar, a half-empty glass of whiskey in front of her. Her voice-over cuts through the silence: “I’ve been burned before. But this time, I’m the fire.” Her words echo as we see flashes of Rip fighting off masked intruders, Beth driving through the night with tears streaming down her face, and the two of them embracing in the rain — a storm raging both outside and within. Their love has always been a violent kind of poetry, and the spin-off leans into that intensity like never before.

Director Taylor Sheridan’s visual style is instantly recognizable — sweeping mountain vistas, dust-choked sunsets, and brutal confrontations that feel both cinematic and deeply personal. Yet there’s something new about Beth & Rip: Reckoning: a sense of isolation and maturity. Without the rest of the Dutton clan around, the couple must rely entirely on each other — and that vulnerability gives the series a raw emotional edge. We see Beth questioning whether vengeance is worth the price, and Rip struggling to control the violent instincts that made him both a hero and a killer.

The trailer also introduces several new faces, hinting at complex subplots and rivalries. Garrett Hawes, a ruthless land developer from California, arrives in Montana with dreams of turning the wilderness into a luxury resort — a move that puts him directly at odds with Beth. Meanwhile, Tessa McCord, a sharp-witted local sheriff, begins to suspect Rip’s involvement in a string of mysterious disappearances near the ranch. “You can’t build peace on blood,” she warns him. Rip’s chilling reply — “Watch me.” — is the kind of line that will echo in fans’ minds long after the trailer ends.

But it’s not all violence and revenge. The trailer also teases moments of fragile beauty between Beth and Rip — quiet conversations under starlight, tender gestures that remind viewers why they’ve always been the heart of Yellowstone. One haunting scene shows them dancing slowly in an empty barn, surrounded by candlelight. Beth whispers, “You’re the only thing that makes this world make sense.” Rip answers softly, “Then I’ll burn it all down to keep you safe.” The chemistry between Reilly and Hauser remains unmatched — fierce, authentic, and layered with years of pain and passion.

Fans will also notice several symbolic nods to the original Yellowstone series — a shot of the Dutton “Y” brand, a herd of buffalo running across the valley, and a distant view of the Yellowstone Ranch glowing faintly in the horizon. Sheridan clearly intends to honor the roots of the franchise while pushing the story into uncharted territory. This isn’t just a continuation — it’s a transformation.

Musically, the trailer is haunting. A slow, mournful version of Chris Stapleton’s “Fire Away” plays beneath the chaos, its lyrics echoing Beth and Rip’s inner turmoil. The cinematography, scored by Yellowstone composer Brian Tyler, feels operatic — combining Western grit with modern intensity. Each frame bleeds emotion, painting the Dutton world in shades of gold, shadow, and blood.

The closing moments of the trailer hit like a thunderclap. We see Beth holding a gun, standing over a burning vehicle. Rip runs toward her, shouting her name as flames consume the night. Then — black screen. A single phrase appears: “Love is the most dangerous thing in Montana.” The trailer fades with the sound of galloping hooves, leaving fans breathless and hungry for more.

Critics and fans alike are already calling the spin-off one of the most anticipated shows of 2026. While Yellowstone was about legacy and family, Beth & Rip: Reckoning seems poised to explore identity, morality, and the price of survival in a land that devours the weak. It’s a love story, yes — but one painted in fire and ash, where every kiss feels like a confession and every gunshot feels like destiny.

If the trailer is any indication, Taylor Sheridan has done it again. He’s taken two of television’s most magnetic characters and given them a new canvas — one soaked in danger, heartbreak, and beauty. For longtime fans, this spin-off isn’t just a continuation of Yellowstone — it’s a homecoming, a love letter to everything the Duttons stand for: resilience, loyalty, and the refusal to surrender.

As Beth’s final line echoes through the trailer — “You can’t kill what was born in fire” — we know one thing for certain: Beth & Rip: Reckoning isn’t just another Western. It’s a reckoning of the soul, a tale of love and war written in smoke and stars — and it’s going to set the screen ablaze.