Taylor Sheridan is not someone who follows the usual rules of Hollywood. While most showrunners pay close attention to what critics say, Sheridan does the opposite. He recently made that very clear with some blunt comments about the people who review his shows.
The creator of the ‘Yellowstone‘ universe is used to getting mixed reviews. But instead of worrying about them, he shut down the criticism in a recent interview. He said plainly that he does not care what television critics think of his work.
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This all comes at a busy time for Sheridan. He just wrapped up the main ‘Yellowstone‘ series and is now working on prequels like ‘1923‘ and ‘1883.’ He has become one of the most powerful people in television, but with that success comes more attention and more criticism. Even though his shows get huge ratings, some critics have started to question the pacing, the politics, and the character development in the newer seasons.
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During a chat on The Joe Rogan Experience, Sheridan did not hold back. He talked about the gap between what critics say and what the audience actually watches. He thinks critics are not really judging the quality of his shows. Instead, he believes they are reacting to the fact that he does not follow their rules.
When asked about the negative reviews for the later seasons of ‘Yellowstone‘ and the new spinoffs, Sheridan gave a straightforward answer: “They’re annoyed because I don’t care what they think.”
He went on to explain his view, stressing that he does not write for the people who review television for a living. “I don’t write for critics,” Sheridan stated. “I write for the people who sit in their trucks and work all day.”
Fans And Critics Clash Over Sheridan’s “F*** ‘Em” Attitude
This is not the first time Sheridan has said something like this. He has complained before about what he calls the ‘New York City-centric‘ view of many critics. He thinks they do not understand the rural, working-class people he writes about. In his eyes, critics are out of touch and let their own political views get in the way of actually looking at the story.
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People in the industry have had mixed reactions. Fans of the shows agree with Sheridan as they see his comments as honest and refreshing. Many have taken to social media to back him up. They say he cares more about making good entertainment than about being fancy or intellectual. They point out that ‘Yellowstone’ is one of the most popular television shows. For them, that is all that matters.
On the other side, critics and some other writers have fired back. They say Sheridan is making too much content at the same time, and the quality is suffering. They argue that he is good at setting a scene but sometimes has trouble wrapping up complicated stories. They believe criticism is not about hating on his success. It is about expecting better writing from a show with so much money behind it.
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However, none of this seems to be slowing Sheridan down. ‘1923‘ is coming back for a second season, and he has new projects in the works. The ‘Yellowstone‘ story will keep going through more spinoffs. The audience is still there, and that is what matters to him.
For his fans, Sheridan’s attitude is part of why they like him. He does not let the Hollywood crowd push him around. For his critics, it shows a creator who refuses to change. But Sheridan has made his position clear. As long as people keep watching, he will keep doing things his own way, and the critics can say what they want.
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