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Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western sagaYellowstoneis finally gearing up towards its finale. With stakes at an all-time high and the previous lead not in the picture anymore, fans have been wondering what the last five seasons have led to and it will all end in two more episodes. The latest episode saw a heartbreaking tragedy and has set the stage for the finale.
The whole world knows the behind-the-scenes drama that occurred before the final season with Kevin Costner. The series lead left the show amidst alleged contract disputes and wanted to work on personal projects. The premature exit begs the question of whether the present ending is what Sheridan intended all along or whether were there any changes.
Did Kevin Costner’s Exit FromYellowstoneDerail Taylor Sheridan’s Plans?
The beginning ofYellowstoneSeason 5Bestablishes John Dutton’s death. The Dutton family patriarch and the owner of the Yellowstone Ranch had been the series lead for the past five seasons but is m*rdered off-screen and sets up the stage for the clash between Jamie and Beth. The ending is all about who wins between the two now.
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Taylor Sheridan’sYellowstonehas always been about the power struggle between two opposing ideologies and in some way, the clash between Jamie and Beth being the climactic battle makes sense. However, was it really how the creator envisioned his ‘Godfatheras a Western’ to end?
The final season ofYellowstonehad an unexpected snag before filming as lead actor Kevin Costner announced his intention to leave. After a lot of drama, Costner finally exited the franchise, though he reportedly left the door open should the network and Sheridan want him to return (viaTHR). The finale seems to be going on without him though his presence is there.
With such a huge character leaving the series, the storyline planned is bound to be affected. However, according toThe Wrangler, actress Kelly Reilly, who plays Beth Dutton, mentioned in an interview that the spirit of what Sheridan intended with the ending remained intact. It seems like Sheridan always hoped to include less of Costner’s John in the finale.
Theories Point To An Unlikely Candidate Succeeding John Dutton InYellowstone
There have been several theories on howYellowstonemight end, with one potential spoiler being leaked by none other than Taylor Sheridan himself. The creator’s confirmation of a Beth and Rip-focused sixth season in development may have revealed that Jamie might be the one getting killed in the finale (viaDeadline).
However, there is still the question of who will be in charge of the Yellowstone Ranch. The ranch and its land have been in the middle of the power struggles between various parties in the show. With John Dutton gone, the ranch may be going into the hands of Kayce Dutton’s son Tate. The part Native American child might be the perfect successor that the show has already set up.
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The prequel miniseries1883chronicles the beginning days of the ranch and one of the episodes predicts that the ranch would be with the Duttons for seven generations. According toThe Wrangler, the ownership of the Yellowstone Ranch will finally leave the hands of the Duttons and see Tate of the Broken Rock Reservation get it back.
The future ofYellowstoneis a bit uncertain at the moment with a potential season 6 being eyed with Beth and Rip in focus. A sequel show titledFour Sixesfocusing on the eponymous ranch has also been in development and so has a spinoff show namedThe Madison. There have been no updates on any of these shows.
Yellowstoneis available to stream on Paramount+.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
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