Marshals Targets a Revenge Killer Before Kayce Faces a New Crisis

Violent investigations and mounting family pressures drive CBS's Marshals through its second season, as Kayce Dutton and his team confront a former police officer seeking revenge before a separate federal investigation threatens the Broken Rock reservation. The October 11 episode, titled End of Watch, focuses on the revenge-driven killer, while the October 18 installment, Falling Sky, introduces a dangerous case involving a military drone.

According to the episode previews published by Bleeding Cool and Give Me My Remote, the second installment places one member of the Marshals team directly in the killer's sights. The former officer launches a series of killings against people he blames for sabotaging his career, forcing the team to pursue him while managing threats to their own ranks.

The episode also examines the aftermath of Dolly Weaver's death, which occurred during the season premiere. Kayce must contend with the consequences of the violence affecting his son, Tate, while Thomas Rainwater faces growing political opposition over his leadership on the reservation. Belle Skinner also struggles to maintain stability in her family life. Morgan Lindholm returns as Maddie.

Written by Dana Greenblatt and Bryan Garcia and directed by Ruben Garcia, End of Watch continues the series' focus on the personal consequences of law enforcement work in Montana.

The following episode, Falling Sky, is scheduled to air on Sunday, October 18, 2026. According to Comic Basics, CBS will broadcast the episode at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific time, with the Central time broadcast scheduled for 7 p.m.

The investigation begins after an experimental military drone explodes, prompting the Marshals to search for three residents of the Broken Rock reservation suspected of bringing down the aircraft. The incident results in a death on tribal land, intensifying tensions between community members and federal investigators.

Kayce and his colleagues must navigate the investigation amid military pressure and local anger. The team includes Pete Calvin, Andrea Cruz, Belle Skinner and Miles Kittle. The episode is written by Tom Mularz and Kseniya Melnik and directed by Gonzalo Amat.

A separate preview published by Bleeding Cool describes another threat to Kayce's family: Tate is taken hostage, prompting Kayce to abandon established procedures in a desperate effort to rescue his son. The team also uncovers a powerful criminal operation connected to the effort to seize East Camp land.

The unfolding crisis continues the family's struggle following the violent events surrounding Tom Weaver. Kayce must also respond to Tate's psychological distress as the boy deals with repeated threats and the loss of family stability. The legacy of John Dutton remains part of their lives as they attempt to establish a future beyond the former ranch empire.

Rainwater's political challenges provide another major storyline in Falling Sky. Portrayed by Gil Birmingham, the Broken Rock chairman faces demands for accountability from younger community members while dealing with federal authorities. The drone investigation places additional pressure on his efforts to protect the reservation's interests.

Luke Grimes also addressed the possibility of former Yellowstone characters appearing in Marshals flashbacks during an interview with USA Today. Asked about Kevin Costner's potential return as John Dutton, Grimes described their relationship since the original series ended.

"I've never spoken to Kevin since we stopped working together. Not for any other reason other than just, you know, we're both busy guys and life moves on," Luke Grimes said.

Grimes acknowledged that revisiting John Dutton could be appealing but expressed uncertainty about whether such a storyline would happen. He also identified Kayce's late wife, Monica, as a potentially more meaningful figure to revisit through flashbacks.

"I doubt that will happen at this point. I just don't know… I think, if there was a flashback, I'd probably rather it be with Monica than John. I think that'd be more poignant to the character, but we'll see," Luke Grimes said.

Grimes also expressed enthusiasm about the prospect of working with Kelsey Asbille again, although he said no discussions about a return had taken place. Asbille's Monica died of cancer before the events of Marshals began.

Beyond the central cast, Jefferson White is scheduled to return as Jimmy Hurdstrom in a recurring role during the second season. Marque Richardson has also joined the series as Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Burns, while Morgan Lindholm's Maddie is set to receive a larger role.

Marshals follows Kayce, a former Navy SEAL and cowboy who joins an elite U.S. Marshals unit after leaving the Yellowstone Ranch. Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, the series combines federal investigations with the continuing consequences of violence for Kayce, Tate and the Broken Rock community.