‘Yellowstone’ spinoff gets axed for surprising reason
A TV spinoff called '6666' that was announced years ago has been cancelled. The show's creator, Taylor Sheridan, revealed the cancellation and explained his reasons for the decision.
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2 developments- Aug 19Only lean-right coverage:‘Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan Shuts Door On Previously Announced ‘6666’ Spinoff: “I Would Never Do That”
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