Yellowstone: The Rise of a Modern Western

Few critics expected a modern western — complete with horses, lassoes and six-shooters — to dominate the ratings the way Yellowstone has. The show has quickly (1) …1. A — grown1. B — lifted1. C — raised1. D — arisen into one of the most talked-about dramas on television, drawing millions of viewers who can't (2) …2. A — get2. B — take2. C — have2. D — make enough of its rugged ranch drama. Set against the sweeping plains of Montana, the series follows the Dutton family as they fight to (3) …3. A — have3. B — keep3. C — hold3. D — own onto their land against developers and rival ranchers. What makes the show stand (4) …4. A — out4. B — down4. C — back4. D — aside from other westerns is its blend of modern politics and old-fashioned cowboy grit. The cowgirls and cowboys who work the ranch aren't just decorative extras; they (5) …5. A — keep5. B — hold5. C — take5. D — have their own when it comes to riding and roping cattle, and the writers take care to (6) …6. A — showcase6. B — parade6. C — flaunt6. D — expose their real-life talent. Fans often point (7) …7. A — in7. B — for7. C — on7. D — to the authentic dialogue and stunning cinematography as reasons the series has built such a loyal following. (8) …8. A — Therefore8. B — Similarly8. C — However8. D — Moreover, critics argue that the storylines occasionally veer into melodrama, yet even they admit the show's popularity shows no sign of fading.