Taylor Sheridan has another new TV show coming to Paramount+ this Saturday, March 14. The Madison stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell in what’s being called the Yellowstone creator’s most “intimate” work to date. But are The Madison and Yellowstone narratively connected? They share an interesting history. Here, we explain it all.
What is Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison about?
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