Benjamin Cavell has been appointed as the new showrunner for the second season of the Paramount+ series 'Dutton Ranch,' officially announced following the departure of the show's previous showrunner, Chad Feehan. Cavell brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously created the CBS/Paramount+ series 'SEAL Team,' which ran for seven seasons. His other credits include writing for 'Homeland' and 'The Godfather of Harlem,' as well as creating 'The Institute' based on a Stephen King novel.
The first season of 'Dutton Ranch' made a significant impact, drawing 12.9 million viewers globally in the week after its debut, becoming a top-rated show on Paramount+. The series centers on Beth Dutton, portrayed by Kelly Reilly, and Rip Wheeler, played by Cole Hauser, as they establish a new life in South Texas.
The reason for Chad Feehan's departure from 'Dutton Ranch' has not been officially disclosed, though it occurred shortly before the season premiere. Executive producers Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser commented on Feehan's exit, with Hauser noting that "showrunners change all the time. This business is about adapting. We’ve been doing this for a long time. Things change. People move on."
'Dutton Ranch's' season finale is scheduled to air on Friday, July 3, on the Paramount network at 8 p.m. ET. For streaming viewers, the episode will be available on Paramount+ earlier the same day at 3:01 a.m. ET. Paramount+ offers two subscription plans, Essential and Premium, with a limited-time promotion of $0.99 per month for both. The Essential plan typically costs $8.99 per month, while the ad-free Premium plan, which includes Showtime titles and live CBS, is usually $13.99 per month.