The new western series from creator Taylor Sheridan, , proves that he can still earn a good score on Rotten Tomatoes after two consecutive failures. After breaking out as a feature screenwriter with and , Sheridan made the transition to television when he co-created with John Linson. He’s since expanded the franchise with various spin-offs and created separate shows like the crime drama . Sheridan pretty much has a blank check from Paramount+.

Despite their huge success with audiences, Sheridan’s streaming shows haven’t always been a hit with critics. Sheridan’s last couple of projects have received mixed reviews from critics, with mostly negative appraisals.

This seemed to signify that maybe Sheridan’s reign as a TV mogul was coming to an end. But the latest feather in his cap, – which he didn’t create, but did executive produce – has proven that he can still make great western series that critics enjoy as much as audiences.

Taylor Sheridan is just the executive producer of , not the creator.

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After was met with near-universal praise and a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the critical reception to Sheridan’s work took a nosedive with his next couple of projects.

season 2 received a “rotten” 50% Rotten Tomatoes score. This was a step up from season 1’s dismal 35% score, but it was still nothing to brag about. fared slightly better with a 56% rating, but again, this is a “rotten” score and hardly a sign of widespread critical acclaim.

With an impressive 74% score on Rotten Tomatoes, has finally gotten Sheridan back on the “fresh” side of the Tomatometer. The series, created by Chad Feehan, tells the life story of the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River. Critics have lauded , as well as the slow-burn storytelling that gradually builds to satisfying payoffs.

The series is a vast improvement over both and .

Lawmen: Bass Reeves Reaffirms Taylor Sheridan's Western TV Show Domination Ahead Of Yellowstone's Ending

The success of has reaffirmed Sheridan’s place as the king of western TV shows. His western shows have always been massively popular amongst audiences and generally boast critical acclaim. Despite hitting a couple of bumps in the road with and , Sheridan has resumed his western TV show domination with the success of . With ’s flagship series coming to an end soon, it’s a hopeful sign that he’s still having success with new westerns outside that franchise.