The entirety of Jimmy Hurdstrom’s (Jefferson White) story arc in the fourth season of Yellowstone revolved around sending him down to the Four Sixes (6666) Ranch in King County, Texas. By the end of the season, he even received John Dutton’s (Costner) surprise blessing to leave the Yellowstone behind forever, taking the “Y” brand with him to his new Texan home. Along for the ride was newcomer Emily (Kathryn Kelly), who soon hitched herself to Jimmy as the two married sometime off-screen between the fourth and fifth seasons. With Jimmy’s return in Season 5, it appeared that the show was once again setting up something down south (even Sheridan’s Landman series contains some references to it), but we still have yet to hear any new updates.

Jimmy’s ‘6666’ Spin-off Would Be a Welcome Departure From ‘Yellowstone’s Dutton Story

Whether you love the original series or its spin-offs, there’s only so much we can say about Yellowstone‘s Dutton family that hasn’t already been said. For three shows now (and eight seasons total), we’ve watched the Duttons first settle in Montana in 1883 until they eventually gave up their land at the end of Season 5. While some of the sequel shows (and upcoming prequels) plan to further expand on their story, 6666 was the one Yellowstone project not directly cemented within the Dutton story. Yes, it would still connect to Yellowstone, but with no Dutton at the helm, 6666 has the freedom to expand beyond the reach of Montana’s most notorious cattle family — and I think that’s a good thing.

There Hasn’t Been Any Real News on This ‘Yellowstone’ Spin-Off in Years

But when was the last time we actually heard any news about 6666? Well, that would’ve been back in 2023, which doesn’t exactly bode well for the series. However, Sheridan’s reasoning is understandable. When speaking about a variety of Paramount projects, the filmmaker told The Hollywood Reporter that 6666 was “on hold,” and for good reason. “That, for a number of reasons, needs a unique level of special care, because this is a real place with real families working here,” Sheridan remarked. “You have to respect the lineage. I’ve told [Paramount] to be patient.” It’s certainly good to hear that, no matter how long this spin-off takes to formulate, Sheridan is committed to maintaining the integrity of the working ranch while still leveraging it for film projects in the future.

However long it takes for 6666 to arrive, we know that Sheridan is taking the utmost care in showcasing cattle country as it was intended to be seen. Whether you have a personal connection to Texas or are fascinated by this world that we’ve only seen glimpses of on Yellowstone, there’s no denying that 6666 has the potential to be a unique installment in the greater Yellowstone brand. Who knows? Considering their similar locales, 6666 may even cross over with Landman in the future. Either way, we’re still hoping that Sheridan can get this show on the road. If anyone can bring the world of Texas cowboys to life, it’s him.