“Yellowstone Unveils First Look at Season 5 Part 2 After Kevin Costner Exit”
The Dutton siblings take center stage in the newly released images from the upcoming concluding episodes of Yellowstone Season 5, set to premiere this November. However, the absence of Kevin Costner’s iconic patriarch, John Dutton, will be a significant shift for fans.
Yellowstone, the hit drama created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, debuted in 2018, introducing audiences to the Dutton family and their ongoing struggle to protect their land in Montana. As the show returns for its final stretch, Paramount Plus has unveiled first-look photos offering a glimpse into the season’s dramatic conclusion.
In these new images, fans can see power couple Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) standing resolute. Attorney General Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley) is shown holding a press conference with former governor Lynelle Perry (Wendy Moniz). Another photo reveals Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes), his wife Monica (Kelsey Asbille), and their son Tate (Brecken Merrill) appearing to recover from a recent car accident. Meanwhile, Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) and his trusted ally Mo Brings Plenty are seen looking contemplative.
Another image depicts Rip caring for his adopted son, Carter (Finn Little), as he rests in bed.
The fate of John Dutton remains uncertain following Kevin Costner’s departure from the series, confirmed earlier this year due to his commitments to the Horizon film franchise. The teaser trailer for Part 2 suggests that John might face dire consequences amid the ongoing sibling rivalry between Beth and Jamie.
Despite Costner’s exit, the Dutton legacy continues, with Sheridan expanding the Yellowstone universe through various spinoffs. One notable addition is The Madison, set in the present day and featuring Michelle Pfeiffer as a matriarch who moves her family from New York to Montana. Furthermore, Sheridan is reportedly exploring the possibility of a sixth season focused on Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler, promising to keep the flagship series alive in a new form.
