CBS Spoils Kayce & Monica’s Marshals Relationship Status Ahead Of Yellowstone Spinoff Debut

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With Kelsey Asbille not returning for the new Yellowstone series, CBS has revealed details about Kayce and Monica’s relationship before the show, Marshals, even premieres. Marshals will be the first modern-day spin-off of Yellowstone, and it promises to be different from anything Taylor Sheridan has created in the Yellowstone world, continuing Kayce’s story after the original series.

The series Marshals is the first follow-up to Yellowstone, with Dutton Ranch (focusing on Rip and Beth) coming second. While Rip and Beth have left the Dutton Ranch property, Kayce Dutton remains the only one of John Dutton III’s children still living in the area. However, Marshals has not revealed what has happened to Kayce’s wife, Monica.

Kayce Wears His Wedding Ring In New Marshals Images

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I’m really excited for the new season of Marshals, and CBS is finally starting to give us a good look! They’ve released some official photos from the first couple of episodes, which is great because you can pick up on details you might miss in a trailer. I was especially interested to see that Kayce is still wearing his wedding ring – that definitely hints at some ongoing story there!

I was really moved by the ending of Yellowstone. It felt so right that Kayce found a way to resolve the land issues with Beth by returning it to the Broken Rock Reservation. They kept a small piece of land for themselves – a place where he, Monica, and Tate could still have a comfortable life. Honestly, I was left wondering what happened to them next, and it makes so much sense that Luke Grimes’ character, as a marshal, would somehow be connected to their story, especially whatever happened to Monica. It felt like a natural continuation of their journey.

What Kayce’s Ring Reveals About What Happened To Monica

Okay, so everyone’s been buzzing about how Monica died in Marshals, and honestly, it makes a lot of sense when you think about it – tragically, of course. After all that effort to shield her family from the Duttons’ enemies, for it to end like that would be heartbreaking, but it would be a powerful way to begin a new storyline. And frankly, it’s a really compelling setup for what comes next with Kayce. It gives his arc a lot of weight and sets the stage for a potentially incredible season.

Despite the separation shown in Marshals, the fact that the character still wears his wedding ring suggests their split isn’t because of problems in the marriage. It’s more probable that circumstances forced Monica’s departure from the show, making the character’s exit feel less tragic. Given how strong their relationship was throughout Yellowstone, it’s reassuring to think they stayed together until the end. As a central puzzle in Marshals, especially with Tate’s involvement, the show will likely explain what happened eventually.

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2026-01-21 16:08