It will have been almost two years sinceYellowstonepart 1 ended when part 2 premieres in November 2024, and after the long break, there are a few important details from the previous episodes that fans should remember. The Paramount Network neo-Western dramaTV show created by Taylor Sheridanand John Linson followsthe Dutton family, the owners of the notorious Yellowstone Dutton Ranch in Montana.Over the course ofYellowstone’s five seasons, the characters have gone through a lot as they face struggles from outside forces and from inside their own family.
Rumors claim that Paramount will renewYellowstonefor a sixth season, meaning season 5, part 2 won’t be the neo-Western drama’s final outing. However, as of the writing of this article, Paramount hasn’t confirmed this report.
The finale ofYellowstoneseason 5, part 1teased what’s to come in part 2.Episode 8, “A Knife and No Coin,” ended with many cliffhangers that set up the main conflict in the show’s final season,including the Dutton family war that has been brewing for many years finally coming to a head. Unfortunately,Yellowstoneseason 5, part 2 will not feature one prominent member of the neo-Western drama’s cast, which undoubtedly changes the course of the show’s previously planned ending. But the series will push on and hopefully deliver a satisfying conclusion to the Dutton family’s story.
8Kevin Costner Won’t Return As John Dutton III In Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2
Costner Exited The Series After Part 1’s Finale
In a shocking turn of events, Paramount announced thatKevin Costner would be leavingYellowstoneahead of the season 5, part 2 premiere in May 2023, just a few months following part 1’s finale.Costner, who played John Dutton III, had been the face of the Taylor Sheridan TV seriessince the beginning. When someone thought aboutYellowstone, they typically imagined Costner’s face. However, “A Knife and No Coin” will serve as Costner’s last appearance on the show, as he is not set to reprise his role in any of part 2’s episodes.
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As a result, Costner won’t be around to give his character a satisfying ending. The hope is that Sheridan was able to craft John’s exit in a way that makes sense, fits his character, and gives the audience closure. Manytheorize that Costner’s absence indicates that John dies inYellowstoneseason 5, part 2. Any other explanation doesn’t seem to work with John’s story.If John dies, there are a multitude of ways for him to go,including murder, natural cause, or an accident. Fans will just have to tune in to theYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 premiere to learn John’s fate.
7John Became The Governor Of Montana In Part 1
John Was Elected During The Premiere
AlthoughJohn will be absent (likely dead) inYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, his story from part 1 will likely be important for the show’s last set of episodes. John was elected as the Governor of Montana during the season 5 premiere, a position that he came to dislike more and more as the episodes went on.Costner’s character ran in the first place to protect Montana from wealthy businesseslooking to make the land a tourist destination. He promised to protect the land, despite his feelings towards the job itself.
John’s status as the Governor of Montana also temporarily aligned him with Chief Thomas Rainwaterdue to his vow to protect the state, which included Native land. John’s actions weren’t well received among other political officials, though. Consequently, afterJamie’s betrayal (more on that below) during theYellowstoneseason 5, part 1 finale, John’s standing as the Governor of Montana (if he doesn’t die) might be short-lived.
6Monica Lost Her & Kayce’s Baby In A Car Accident
Monica Was Driving Herself To The Hospital
Kayce and Monica lost their unborn baby, andMonica almost died inYellowstoneseason 5, part 1. WhenMonica unexpectedly went into labor at night,she drove herself and her and Kayce’s son, Tate, to the hospital, while Kayce, who was off attending to business, would meet her there. Sadly, the road Monica was driving on was too dark, and her pain was too severe. Monica swerved in and out of the lane, and crashed into a buffalo (as did another truck coming from the opposite way). The accident led to the miscarriage of Kayce and Monica’s son, who was to be named John.
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Theirson’s death devastated Monica and Kayce inYellowstoneseason 5, part 1.However, the couple is strong, individually and together, and they are able to get through anything. Heading intothe premiere ofYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, Monica and Kayce will return and, hopefully, be stronger than ever, especially since the show is seemingly foreshadowing the couple taking over control of the ranch.
5John Offered Monica & Kayce A Home On The Yellowstone Ranch
Monica & Kayce Are Getting More Involved With The Family
Following the death of her unborn son, John tried to comfort Monica, who was clearly and understandably heartbroken by the loss, and the talk between them surprisingly made Monica finally feel like she was a part ofthe Dutton family. During theYellowstoneseason 5, part 1 finale,John also offered Monica and Kayce a home at East Camp on the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.
Some believe that Kayce and Monica will take over control of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch by the timeYellowstonecomes to an end.
Monica and Kayce’s part ofYellowstoneseason 5, episode 8 was probably one of the only heartwarming moments in the part 1 finale. They are moving forward as a family and getting closer to the life they always dreamed of.Kayce no longer has to choose between Monica and his family.As a result, some believe that Kayce and Monica will take over control of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch by the timeYellowstonecomes to an end.
4Jamie Impeached John During The Yellowstone Season 5, Part 1 Finale
Jamie Officially Turned His Back On His Family
The biggest and most surprising moment that came during theYellowstoneseason 5, part 1 finale wasJamie, as attorney general, filing articles of impeachment against his own father.He claimed that the reason for impeachment was John abusing his powers as the Governor of Montana for his own personal gain. Unfortunately, for John, since many people in power haven’t approved of his methods, his being kicked out of office is likely.
While Kelly Reilly is reportedly in talks to reprise her role as Beth in aYellowstonesequel series or season 6, Wes Bentley’s time as Jamie is seemingly coming to an end in season 5, part 2.
Jamie has always felt like the black sheep of his family, partly due to the fact that he was adopted.Beth has always hated Jamie inYellowstone, and, as a result, Jamie isn’t too fond of his sister. Plus,Jamie doesn’t have the best relationship with his father, to say the least.So, it was only a matter of time before Jamie completely turned his back on his family.
3Sarah Convinced Jamie To Execute John & Beth
Jamie Is Now On Board With Killing His Father & Sister
Once Jamie turned his back on his family by impeaching John duringYellowstoneseason 5, episode 8, it wasn’t too difficult for Sarah to convince him to also want John and Beth dead. Sarah, who is involved with Market Equities, had been manipulating Jamie all season long. She wants John (and Beth) gone for personal reasons related to her work. SinceJamie was an easy pawn for her, Sarah latched onto him and convinced him to do her bidding,makingSarah a greatYellowstonevillain.
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Many believeKevin Costner’s John will die inYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, and given the events of the part 1 finale, he might be assassinated, thanks to Sarah’s influence. Based on episode 8, Jamie will agree to Sarah hiring someone to kill his father and sister. Since Beth is confirmed to appear inYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, and John isn’t,perhaps Jamie and Sarah are successful in killing John, but not Beth.
2Beth Wants Jamie Dead
The War Between Beth & Jamie Is In Full Force
As mentioned above, Beth has hated her brother for years now. Ever since Jamie took her to an abortion clinic that made her infertile without her knowledge when she was a teenager, Beth has been determined to make Jamie’s life hell.Jamie took away Beth’s ability to have children,making her despise him. So, when Jamie pulled the impeachment stunt during theYellowstoneseason 5, part 1 finale, Beth suggested to her father that they should take Jamie to the train station, aka kill him. Thewar between Beth and Jamie is officially on inYellowstoneseason 5, part 2.
Beth will be out for blood when ParamountreleasesYellowstoneseason 5, part 2. All of her feelings of resentment and hatred towards her brother will boil up, resulting in an all-out war between the two siblings.Beth wants Jamie dead, and Jamie wants Beth dead.Only time will tell which Dutton family member comes out on top by season 5’s ending.
1Beth & Rip Were On The Precipice Of Adopting Carter
Beth and Rip can’t have kids inYellowstone,but when Carter entered their lives in season 4, Beth took him under her wing. Even though Rip was hesitant to let Carter get close to his family, he later softened to the idea and accepted the young teenager. It seemed likethe Taylor Sheridan TV showwasforeshadowing Beth and Rip adopting Carter.Instead, Carter barely had a role in season 5, part 1.
Finn Little is set to reprise his role as Carter in part 2. However,Carter’s growth spurt seemingly changed hisYellowstoneseason 5 storyline, meaning it’s unclear if the series will go through with his adoption arc.Maybe the size of Carter’s role will expandinYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, and Beth and Rip will adopt him, but only time will tell what the neo-Western drama has in store for Carter.
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Yellowstone follows the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton, as they defend their expansive ranch against external threats from land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park. Released on July 21, 2025, this series examines the complex dynamics and violent conflicts surrounding the largest contiguous ranch in the United States.
