‘F-k ‘em, honestly’

Key Points:

• Taylor Sheridan, creator of "Yellowstone" and "Mayor of Kingstown," openly criticized critics and Hollywood executives in a candid interview on "The Bill Simmons Podcast," dismissing their opinions and calling out their lack of storytelling knowledge.
• Sheridan expressed frustration with studio and network executives, whom he described as marketing professionals with little understanding of story development, contrasting this with the past when writers and directors had more creative freedom.
• Despite his shows receiving limited recognition from major awards like the Emmys and Golden Globes, Sheridan stated that winning trophies is not his goal; instead, he aims to emotionally engage and entertain his audience.
• Sheridan revealed his disdain for Hollywood, declaring he will never return to Los Angeles and praising New York City for its resilience and strength compared to LA's instability.
• The prolific TV creator also reflected nostalgically on the era when studios allowed more creative freedom, contrasting it with today's environment of constant rewrites and executive interference.