Kayce Faces His Dark Past in 'Marshals' Episode 2: What to Expect
Kayce Faces His Dark Past in 'Marshals' Episode 2: What to Expect
K.L. Connie WangSat, March 7, 2026 at 1:47 PM UTC
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After much anticipation, one of television's most beloved characters is back in Marshals. The new CBS spinoff follows Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) in the aftermath of Yellowstone's series finale, when it seemed like he was finally riding off into the sunset for his happily-ever-after with Monica (Kelsey Asbille) and their son Tate (Brecken Merrill).
But happily-ever-afters are hard to come by in the Dutton world. Instead, Marshals finds a grief-stricken Kayce in a very different place—ultimately becoming a U.S. Marshal. Read on for a recap of the series premiere and a preview of this week's all-new episode.
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What happened in the series premiere of 'Marshals'?
Luke Grimes as Kayce DuttonCBS (CBS)
The series premiere of Marshals—titled "Piya Wiconi"—picks up about 15 months after the events at the end of Yellowstone. The Dutton Ranch has been sold and Kayce has since moved his family to a small homestead. Sadly, we learn that Monica has died from cancer—suspected to be linked to toxic waste dumped near the Broken Rock Reservation.
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He and Tate are both lost and inconsolable and Monica's death has caused their father-son bond to deteriorate. Tate has become a rebellious teen and Kayce is too deep in his own despair to notice.
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In the series premiere, we discover that Tate is now a rebellious teen.Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. (Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)
Kayce's old SEAL teammate Pete Calvin—played by Logan Marshall-Green—comes to check up on him and asks for some help hunting down a bomber targeting Broken Rock. Their encounter with an armed anti-government militia ultimately leads Calvin to offer Kayce a more permanent gig with the U.S. Marshals, giving Kayce his "Piya Wiconi"—a new beginning.
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What happens in this week's episode of 'Marshals'?
In this week's all-new episode of Marshals—titled “Zone of Death"—Kayce works to embrace his new beginning, but a mission to stop a domestic terror attack lands him in a valley of buried Dutton family skeletons. While confronting his past, he must also learn how to win over his new teammates.
Arielle Kebbel, Luke Grimes, Logan Marshall-Green, Ash Santos and Tatanka MeansCBS (CBS)When can I watch 'Marshals'?
Season 1, Episode 2—"Zone of Death"—airs on Sunday, March 8 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. If you have a Paramount+ Premium tier subscription, you can stream it live. For Essential tier subscribers, it will become available to stream the following day.
Related: Luke Grimes ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘Marshals’ Releases New Extended Trailer, Images ()
Check out images from Season 1, Episode 2 of 'Marshals'
Take a look at select images from the upcoming episode of Marshals in the gallery below.
MarshalsSeason 1, Episode 2 "Zone of Death"
Arielle Kebbel as Belle, Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, Logan Marshall-Green as Pete Calvin, Ash Santos as Andrea, and Tatanka Means as MilesCBS (CBS)
Logan Marshall-Green as Pete Calvin
Arielle Kebbel as Belle
Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton and Logan Marshall-Green as Pete Calvin
Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton and Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton
Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton
Logan Marshall-Green as Pete Calvin
Tatanka Means as Miles, Ash Santos as Andrea, Logan Marshall-Green as Pete Calvin, Arielle Kebbel as Belle, and Luke Grimes as Kayce DuttonBrecken Merrill as Tate DuttonSonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. (Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)
Pictured: Logan Marshall-Green as Pete Calvin, Arielle Kebbel as Belle, and Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton
Tatanka Means as Miles
Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton
Logan Marshall-Green as Pete Calvin
Ash Santos as Andrea, Logan Marshall-Green as Pete Calvin, Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, Arielle Kebbel as Belle, and Tatanka Means as Miles
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