“Yellowstone” divided Season 5 into two sections. Part 1 aired between November 2022 and January 2023. In the modern era of content consumption, many people are used to waiting several years between seasons, but “Yellowstone” has found itself in the undesirable position of intense behind-the-scenes drama that has threatened to upend everything creator Taylor Sheridan has developed with the Dutton family.
As if the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes weren’t bad enough, Kevin Costner has been notoriously flaky on closing out the saga of John Dutton and his brood. As a result, it’s unclear if Costner’s character will appear all that much (if at all) for Season 5, Part 2. It’s previously been reported that production on the final six episodes of “Yellowstone” should begin in the spring of 2024. That points to a quick turnaround, as “Yellowstone” Season 5, Part 2 is planning to premiere in November 2024.
“Yellowstone” will march on with or without John Dutton so that fans can gain some semblance of closure. The question is what kind of ratings this drama will have for those six episodes. Some people may tune in out of morbid curiosity just to see how the show handles its lead character’s potential absence. Or if Costner’s gone for good, people may lose interest. “Yellowstone” will live on regardless due to its numerous spin-offs, but since those go directly to streaming, they don’t qualify for Variety’s most-watched telecasts list.
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