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Oh, the Duttons. Every time you think they’ve hit rock bottom, they break out the sledgehammer and dig deeper. Welcome toYellowstoneSeason 5, Episode 12—Counting Coup,where tragedy and betrayal are served on a silver platter, and the ranch just keeps on bleeding. And by ‘bleeding’, we don’t mean emotionally—because, let’s face it, they’ve been heartbroken since Episode 9 when John Dutton (Kevin Costner) bit the dust in spectacularly tragic fashion.
No, no, this time, the ranch is physically hemorrhaging, and it’s not just the people we care about who are falling left and right.
After the jaw-dropping, jaw-clenching, and stomach-turning conclusion of Episode 11 (which had Sarah Atwood riding a high of, well, not being alive anymore), Episode 12 hits like a stampede of grief.
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InYellowstone, it’s safe to say that ‘unforgettable’ is practically the show’s middle name. If you thought the Duttons had seen enough pain and loss after John Dutton’s tragic demise in Episode 9, think again—YellowstoneSeason 5, Episode 12 –Counting Coupis here to throw the family into even darker territory.
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The body count is rising, and we’re not just talking about people. By the time the credits roll on Episode 12, the Dutton ranch has lost not one, not two, but three humans and one poor horse—who really didn’t stand a chance in this tragic week of bloodshed.
The shocker of the night? Colby Mayfield (played by Denim Richards), one of the ranch’s hands, gets killed by a horse. Now, before you ask, this isn’t some sick joke from Taylor Sheridan’s twisted sense of humor—it’s a gut-wrenching accident.
Colby had just saved young Carter from a dangerously violent horse in the stable. But as fate would have it, Colby becomes the target. The horse takes him down, and just like that, he’s gone.
Meanwhile, Beth Dutton—who’s always known for her ability to dish out cold truths—isn’t exactly feeling the ‘good morning’ vibes either. With the weight of the Dutton legacy crashing down on them, she’s not in the mood for pleasantries.
And it doesn’t end there. Kayce Dutton seems to have reached his breaking point. In Episode 12, his darker side takes the spotlight when he confronts the man who orchestrated his father’s murder: hitman Grant Horton.
In one of the episode’s most chilling moments, Kayce threatens Grant with a gun and makes it clear that he has every intention of making this man’s life hell.
Colby’s Death and What’s Next for the Duttons: Is There Hope for Redemption?
Now, the ultimate question on everyone’s mind: what does this all mean for the Duttons moving forward? With the body count mounting and more bad news than anyone can handle, fans are still holding on to one small sliver of hope:Taylor Sheridanmight be pulling off an ultimate endgame. That means, while we’re deep in the muck of betrayal, grief, and chaos, there’s a chance we might see something come full circle.
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As a fan believes, maybe Carter, who’s been left with a hefty load of guilt and the advice to“make something of himself”, will rise to the occasion in a big way—perhaps even at the cost of his own life. Fans are whispering about the possibility of Carter taking down Jamie, or maybe taking credit for the murder spree at the railroad.
In a recent interview withScreen Rant, Denim Richards—aka Colby Mayfield—spilled the beans on Colby’s tragic exit and the emotional fallout it leaves behind. And while we’re all still wiping our tears after that gut-punch of an episode, Richards acknowledged the fanbase’s patience.
I know the outcome of the show, but for us, it’s about wanting to let the audience ride this wave. They’ve been so tremendously patient with all of us.
It’s one thing to watch a character die, but it’s a whole different beast when you’ve spent seasons watching them go from cowboy to family member. The fans are feeling it, and so are the Duttons.
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So, there it is. The Duttons are in deeper trouble than ever, and while they keep falling into the abyss, there’s still that flicker of hope. Will the Duttons survive this blood-soaked chaos? Will anyone come out the other side intact? Or will they all be swallowed up by the darkness they’ve spent so many years creating? Only time will tell!
The second part ofYellowstoneSeason 5 is available on Peacock Premium.
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