Yellowstone’ Season 5: Fans are anxiously awaiting the return of Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2, which packs a lot into the first half of the season. This part of the season has brought up enough shock and emotional tension that brings out some very thrilling twists and leads to hopefully an explosive conclusion. Let’s take a closer look at key events, character arcs, and those lingering questions from Part 1 before diving into what might happen in Part 2.
Yellowstone’ Season 5, Part 2 Dropped Kevin Costner to a Limited Role
Perhaps the biggest question going into Yellowstone’ Season 5 Part 2 is the extent of the involvement that Kevin Costner will have as the powerful yet morally ambiguous John Dutton. The star has insisted that he did not return to reshoot anything for Yellowstone’ Season 5, Part 2. The show, however, is continuing to include extensive amounts of old footage featuring Costner in their promotional marketing, suggesting that John Dutton’s influence will still be felt throughout the rest of these episodes.
The speculation here is that Yellowstone will use pre-filmed footage of John Dutton to wrap up his storyline. Maybe some scenes that were shot during filming of Part 1 could be used in Yellowstone’ Season 5 Part 2 as well, which would leave a great deal of room for debate on whether we would actually see much of Costner’s character.
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Is John Dutton’s Death Near?
For a long time, fans have not asked the question of whether John Dutton would die but how. With his myriad threats from both political and physical fronts, the showpiece appears to ensure that John Dutton will definitely die in the future. Indeed, it appears to be a settled matter, especially with the internal battles within the Dutton family combined with several other forms of enemies that seem to seal John Dutton’s fate.
Or will they kill one of their most iconic characters in a manner the fans will find believable, or will they use it as an opportunity to incite chaos among the Dutton family? Many fans have already expressed their sentiments in the fact that if Costner’s John Dutton is gone and out of the show, they would not continue to watch the program.
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Beth and Jamie Continued Family Feud
One of the other main thrusts in the part of the series was the bitter family feud between siblings Beth Dutton, Kelly Reilly, and Jamie Dutton, played by Wes Bentley. Their hate for each other reached unprecedented dimensions when Beth learned some eye-opening truths about what Jamie had been doing and keeping secret.
Beth Finding Jamie’s Dark Side
One of the more memorable scenes in Yellowstone’ Season 5 Part 1 is when Beth pulls Jamie into having a word with her concerning his involvement in the darkest activities of their family. Here, Jamie reveals to Beth that there exists a “train station” where the Duttons have been taking bodies for decades. This revelation continues to fuel even more mistrust and disgust of her brother by Beth.
She has always been very loyal to her father, and here she proposes that Jamie be taken to the “train station,” meaning he should be murdered. Now, this would mark a milestone in their relationship as Beth has been willing to go all the way for the sake of her family’s legacy.
The Conflict of Kayce to Balance Between Family and Duty
Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) was not as active Yellowstone’ Season 5 part 1 but that didn’t mean his inner conflict wasn’t as important. He resigned from being Commissioner of Livestock to be with his wife and daughters but now is caught between where he belongs, loyalty to his family the Duttons, and a simple life.
About Rip and Beth complicated relationship
Of course, one of the emotional anchors of Yellowstone has been Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) and Beth Dutton’s relationship. Though Yellowstone’ Season 5 Part 1 saw their bond grow stronger than ever, it wasn’t without complications.
Complications in their marriage:
Beth and Rip face a lot of pressure against the mounting tides of trouble that surround the ranch and the Dutton family. While Rip remains Beth’s rock, the prolonged family drama with the external threats start to take a toll on their relationship.
In Part 1, Rip is away herding cattle in Texas while leaving Beth to stay at the ranch. This time, separation brings a new level of anxiety to their marriage since Rip is now far off at the time when Beth may need him the most. How it will pan out remains to be seen in Yellowstone’ Season 5 Part 2, but the fans are hoping that the couple will be just fine.
Thomas Rainwater’s Unknown Future
Thomas Rainwater has been the thorn in the side of Duttons since Yellowstone’ Season 5, Part 1. His position there becomes increasingly unstable as outside influences threaten his seat of power.
Market Equities Threat to the Reservation
Market Equities never backs off from its intentions of constructing an airport and building that land in the Yellowstone ranch. Rainwater, who thus far never gave up his protests over the case of Duttons’ claim on the land, finds himself at a vulnerable point. His people fight him, and his authority is questioned by appointees like Angela Blue Thunder (Q’orianka Kilcher), who wants to take the position for herself.
Questions Heading into Part 2
Does John Dutton and his family survive the season, or is this the end of the road for them?
Will Jamie succeed in taking over the Dutton family empire, or is Beth there to stop him?
What does Kayce decide, and what will it mean for the future of the Duttons?
How does Rip and Beth’s marriage survive the rigors of Part 2?
What will Thomas Rainwater do with all the threats being made to his leadership and the reservation?
Will Caroline Warner and Market Equities finally gain Yellowstone Ranch?
What to Expect in Season 5, Part 2
As we look ahead into Yellowstone’ Season 5 Part 2, it is understandable that Yellowstone is set up for an emotional and dramatic conclusion. With the future of Kevin Costner’s character hanging in the balance, it very much looms large over the series. With everything that builds in the power struggles within the Dutton family, the external threats from Market Equities and personal battles involving every character, it all sets everything up for a thrilling conclusion to the season