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10 Years Later, Sicario Still Proves Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone Was Overrated
2025/01/13 Report

When it comes to creating gritty, suspense-filled dramas, Taylor Sheridan is a name that can’t be ignored. His meteoric rise in Hollywood has been fueled by the massive success of , a neo-Western saga with Kevin Costner front and center. But if you think is the pinnacle of Sheridan’s career, think again. Let’s rewind a decade to , the film that launched Sheridan into Hollywood’s elite screenwriting club. As it streams now on Amazon Prime Video, fans are realizing something:


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still leaves Sheridan’s TV empire in the dust. So, what’s the magic behind , and why does it still overshadow his franchise?

The Gritty Brilliance of “Sicario”

Released in 2015, was Sheridan’s breakout screenplay, brought to life by the masterful Denis Villeneuve. This wasn’t just another action-packed shoot-em-up; was a bone-chilling dive into the murky waters of the U.


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S.-Mexico drug war. From Emily Blunt’s morally conflicted FBI agent to Benicio Del Toro’s enigmatic assassin, every character in felt real, raw, and unpredictable. Sheridan’s dialogue was razor-sharp, while Villeneuve’s direction turned the desert into a character of its own—hot, relentless, and deadly.

Sheridan’s knack for creating tension is unmatched. Remember the border crossing scene? A convoy of agents trapped in bumper-to-bumper traffic, every car a potential ambush.

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