The first seasons of both Yellowstone spinoffs wrapped with major cliffhangers: Carter (Finn Little) getting snatched by the cartel on Dutton Ranch, and Tate (Brecken Merrill) taken hostage by the shady new villain Tom Weaver (Chris Mulkey) on Marshals. Both kids are theoretically somewhere in Texas, setting up the perfect storm for Aunt Beth (Reilly) and Uncle Rip (Hauser) to link up with Kayce (Luke Grimes) for a high-stakes rescue mission. When asked about it, the co-stars didn’t shut the door — they basically left it wide open with genuine excitement.

Reilly teased the similar endings with a sly smile, saying “Maybe” when pressed if it was planned. Hauser kept it real about missing his old castmate Grimes, mentioning how they caught up in New York during upfronts. “I love him, man. I miss him,” he said, with Reilly echoing the sentiment. They both talked about how the original Yellowstone felt like a real family, and they’re pushing to bring more of that energy back. “Beth misses her brother,” Reilly added, “so I would love that to happen.” It’s clear the actors are craving those interconnected moments that made the flagship so addictive.

A full crossover wouldn’t be the simplest thing logistically — it would need coordination between writers’ rooms and shooting schedules — but character swaps or shared plot threads feel doable. Imagine Beth and Rip rolling into Texas with that signature intensity to help Kayce track down Tate while also dealing with Carter’s cartel situation. The shared Yellowstone DNA makes it feel organic rather than forced.

The stars also addressed a noticeable gap from Season 1 of Dutton Ranch: the lack of any real acknowledgment of Monica’s death from the Marshals storyline. Reilly called it a “missed opportunity” they want to fix moving forward. She imagines Beth and Rip would’ve attended the funeral off-screen, and hopes future episodes check in on Kayce’s grief and family ties. “We see where things need to be fixed,” she noted, acknowledging the challenges of launching two big shows at once. It shows self-awareness from the cast about keeping the universe consistent and emotionally grounded.

This kind of crossover talk highlights what makes the Yellowstone universe so compelling — it’s not just standalone stories; it’s a sprawling saga of family loyalty, land, and survival. With both shows renewed (Marshals Season 2 hits CBS in fall 2026), there’s plenty of room to expand these connections. Hauser and Reilly’s enthusiasm suggests the creative team is at least open to exploring it. Fans have been speculating about shared events since the finales dropped, so making it happen would be a huge payoff.

Beyond the crossover potential, the actors’ comments reveal how much they value the familial bonds formed on the original series. Bringing back familiar faces and addressing loose threads like Monica’s passing would deepen the emotional stakes. It turns what could be isolated spinoffs into something richer — a true interconnected world where one family’s crisis ripples across the others.

For now, Dutton Ranch Season 1 is streaming on Paramount+, and anticipation is building for what comes next. Whether or not a full crossover materializes, the possibility alone has everyone buzzing. Reilly and Hauser clearly miss the broader Yellowstone family dynamic, and their willingness to push for more crossovers could lead to some epic TV moments down the line. If Beth and Rip end up riding to the rescue alongside Kayce, it’ll be must-watch chaos.

The ranch keeps expanding, and the drama is only getting bigger.