“Yellowstone” Final Season: Everything You Need to Know

The Wild West drama ‘Yellowstone’ will venture into its final season devoid of its patriarch, John Dutton, portrayed by renowned actor Kevin Costner. Following unsuccessful negotiations with showrunner Taylor Sheridan last year, Costner has been absorbed in his latest venture, ‘Horizon: An American Saga’, thus closing the Yellowstone chapter for him.

Key Takeaways:

– Veteran actor Kevin Costner will not resume his role in ‘Yellowstone’s’ final season.
– Dutton may meet his end through a recurrence of his cancer, an assassination, or a random accident.
– The show’s focus may deviate towards Beth and Rip, following John Dutton’s departure.
– Despite the lawsuit over a coffee logo, Rip (Cole Hauser) will likely continue on the show.
– ‘Yellowstone 2024’ is a sequel possibly featuring Matthew McConaughey alongside existing ‘Yellowstone’ stars.
– A wrangle over equal billing and matching salaries has emerged amidst the cast negotiations for ‘Yellowstone 2024’.
– Paramount Network is juggling between more spin-offs and prequels in the Yellowstone universe.

Possible Departure Scenarios for John Dutton

The first season saw Dutton diagnosed with colon cancer, but the plot was abruptly abandoned. Given his gubernatorial role in Montana, Dutton could be the target of an assassination, possibly orchestrated by his estranged son Jamie. However, since Jamie last plotted an impeachment against him, this prospect seems unlikely. Alternatively, Sheridan might opt for a random, unsuspecting disaster on the Dutton family ranch, effectively killing Dutton off in the crudest of manners.

Implications for Other Characters

With John Dutton’s imminent exit, fan attention would likely divert towards adjacent protagonists, particularly the romantic duo Beth and Rip. The show could frame the narrative around Beth’s thirst for vengeance, given her notorious feud with Jamie, her adopted brother.

Despite minor altercations with Sheridan over a coffee brand logo, Hauser, who plays Rip, is expected to be part of the final season. His controversial coffee brand, Free Range Coffee, allegedly borrows elements from Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Craft Coffee logo.

Anticipations Surrounding ‘Yellowstone 2024’

Apparent talks suggest a sequel series to ‘Yellowstone’, currently referred to as ‘Yellowstone 2024’. This prospective series, potentially starring Matthew McConaughey along with some original ‘Yellowstone’ members, would provide a continuity of the ‘Yellowstone’ universe. However, salary and billing discussions, particularly with Kelly Reilly (Beth), Cole Hauser (Rip), and Luke Grimes have proven to be obstacles.

Upcoming Prequels

Sheridan has lined up several prequels as part of the Yellowstone narrative. ‘1923’, offering Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in stellar roles, is set to air one more season before the launch of ‘Yellowstone Season 6’. Another spinoff titled ‘1944’ is also on the cards, following the Duttons through World War II.

Costner’s New Venture

Costner’s latest pursuit, ‘Horizon: An American Saga’, is poised to premiere this summer and has been creating considerable hype amongst fans. This multipart saga, which sees Costner as the protagonist and director, is set to release its first part on June 28th, followed by the sequel on August 16th.

While fans eagerly wait for the final season of ‘Yellowstone’, expectations continue to skyrocket. As the new season unfolds, the narratives, character developments, and plotlines are anticipated to keep audiences on their toes.