Dutton Ranch Names New Showrunner Amid Controversial Departure

WHO:

US Magazine - Benjamin Cavell has worked on shows such as Justified, SEAL Team, and The Stand.

ComingSoon.net - Chad Feehan, the creator, writer, and showrunner of Dutton Ranch, left the show after Season 1.

Deadline - Benjamin Cavell, creator of SEAL Team, has been named the new showrunner for Dutton Ranch Season 2.

WHAT:

Collider - Dutton Ranch has confirmed the hiring of Benjamin Cavell as the new showrunner for Season 2.

Collider - Dutton Ranch has confirmed the hiring of Benjamin Cavell as the new showrunner following Chad Feehan's firing.

Variety - Dutton Ranch is a spinoff series of Yellowstone and is set to return for Season 2.

WHERE:

Deadline - Dutton Ranch is a Paramount+ series.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the showrunner change on Tuesday, June 30.

Deadline - Season 2 of Dutton Ranch is upcoming.

WHY:

Screen Rant - The change in showrunner follows a scandal involving the firing of Chad Feehan.

HOW:

Variety - Benjamin Cavell will take over the showrunning duties for Season 2 of Dutton Ranch.

(UPDATED July 1, 2026 01:43 UTC)

Dutton Ranch has officially announced the hiring of Benjamin Cavell as the new showrunner for Season 2. Cavell is known for his work on popular shows like Justified, SEAL Team, and The Stand. This change in leadership was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, June 30.

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(UPDATED June 30, 2026 19:40 UTC)

Dutton Ranch has confirmed that Benjamin Cavell will take over as the new showrunner for Season 2, following the departure of Chad Feehan after Season 1 due to a scandal. This series, a spinoff of Yellowstone, is set to return on Paramount+ for its second season. Fans can look forward to seeing what Cavell brings to the show as it prepares for its upcoming release.