“The Madison” Smashes Records as Taylor Sheridan’s Biggest Premiere Yet

on Mar 27, 2026

The Madison becomes Taylor Sheridan's biggest premiere (Photo Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount +)

Taylor Sheridan’s Latest Show, The Madison, Premiered On March 14

The six-episode season of Taylor Sheridan’s newest show, The Madison, debuted on Paramount+ on March 14th. In fact, the first three episodes dropped all on the same day. The last three episodes of the season became available just one week later, on March 21st.

Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Elle Chapman, Patrick J. Adams, Beau Garrett, Amiah Miller, and Matthew Fox, The Madison follows a well-off New York City family who suddenly experiences a tragedy that will change their lives forever.

Key Art for The Madison Season 1, featuring Michelle Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn, Kurt Russell as Preston Clyburn and Matthew Fox as Paul Clyburn, streaming on Paramount+ 2026. Photo Credit: Paramount+ — Key Art for The Madison Season 1, streaming on Paramount+ 2026. Photo Credit: Paramount+

Just two days after the first three episodes dropped, The Madison beat out another Taylor Sheridan hit, the Yellowstone spin-off Marshals, on the domestic Paramount+ charts.

The Madison beat out Marshals on the domestic Paramount+ charts just two days after its premiere (Photo Credit: Paramount+)

The show’s star-studded cast and emotional storylines brought people in, but just how many people?

How Did The Madison Perform?

This show in particular is a stark contrast from Sheridan’s usual shows like Yellowstone, Landman, Lioness, Mayor Of Kingstown, which all include crime, drama, and action. But it seems that this new emotional side of Sheridan works.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount+ is reporting that the new drama “debuted to 8 million viewers globally during its first 10 days.”

These numbers make it the largest series debut for a Taylor Sheridan show on Paramount+.

Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell star in Paramount + series "The Madison" — Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell star in Paramount + series “The Madison” (Photo Credit: Chris Saunders / Paramount+)

The Madison Is Returning For Season 2

So many fans were upset that Season One was so short, but don’t fret, it will be back for Season Two. In fact, they have already filmed it! The Season Two premiere date has yet to be announced, but we do know that one cast member will not be back.

Matthew Fox, who plays Paul Clyburn in the series, has revealed that he will not appear in Season Two. While some fans might be upset about that, it makes sense for the storyline. His character, as well as Kurt Russell’s character Preston, died in the first episode but appeared in the rest of the season as flashbacks.

The Madison Matthew Fox Kurt Russell — Matthew Fox as Paul Clyburn and Kurt Russell as Preston Clyburn in Episode 2, Season 1 of the Paramount+ series The Madison. (Photo Credit: Emerson Miller / Paramount+)

Season Two will explore Michelle Pfeiffer’s grief journey after losing her husband, Preston, while reconnecting with him through his journals.

Fox was attracted to the role of Paul because of its one-season commitment.

“That’s one of my requirements these days,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “I’m at a point in my life where I’d rather pop in and do something interesting, but I don’t want to dedicate six years of my life to something [again].”

Watch Season One of The Madison on Paramount+.