Yellowstone season 5, part 2 releases new images, unveiling a first look at several key characters’ returns. Created by Taylor Sheridan, the hit Paramount Network neo-Western first aired in 2018, chronicling the exploits of the Dutton family as they attempt to protect their Montana ranch. After four and a half popular seasons, Yellowstone season 5 part 2 will bring the show back later this year, continuing the story without Kevin Costner’s John Dutton.
Collider now shares new images from Yellowstone season 5, part 2, unveiling the return of key members of the Dutton family and other important supporting characters. Check out the images below:
The first image provides a look at Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) and Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) at the Yellowstone ranch while the second features Wes Bentley’s Jamie Dutton at what appears to be a press conference. The third image sees Kayce (Luke Grimes), Monica Long (Kelsey Asbille), and Tate Dutton (Brecken Merrill) standing on a porch together.
How Will Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Fare Without Kevin Costner?
Why It Might Not Be The End Of The Line For John Dutton
From Yellowstone‘s opening episode, John has been a key figure in the story. Though other members of the Yellowstone cast would step up in later seasons and play larger roles, John’s story remained a core part of the show’s identity. After months of reports regarding behind-the-scenes issues and disagreements between Costner and Sheridan, Costner finally confirmed earlier this summer that he would not be returning for season 5, part 2.
Initially, this meant that the Sheridan show would be concluding without its lead character. A surprise recent report, however, claims that talks of a Yellowstone season 6 are underway at Paramount with Rip and Beth eyed as lead characters. While this report hasn’t yet been confirmed, if true, it would mean that Yellowstone season 5, part 2, won’t necessarily have to wrap up John’s story without ever actually showing the character on screen.
It’s still possible that John will be killed off-screen in some capacity in the upcoming batch of episodes, but it’s now also a possibility that Costner returns in a potential season 6 to bring closure to his character. John’s absence will certainly be a loss for Yellowstone season 5, part 2, but it will also give new characters a chance to shine, potentially opening the door for some surprising story developments. It remains to be seen whether Yellowstone season 5, part 2, will really the end of the road, but some major Dutton family conflicts are evidently on the horizon.
