A brand-new Yellowstone trailer reveals what’s to come during the all-out war between Jamie and Beth after John Dutton III’s death. Following a lengthy hiatus in the middle of what is said to be its final year, Taylor Sheridan’s Neo-Western series returns with a fresh episode, which sets up an intense future for the show. Yellowstone season 5, episode 9, “All You Need Is Desire” doesn’t waste any time explaining what happened to John, in light of Kevin Costner’s exit. He is dead, in an apparent suicide, but that may not be the case.
Shared on the official Yellowstone YouTube channel is a preview of what lies ahead for the Duttons after they lose their patriarch. Clocking in at 1 minute, the new Yellowstone trailer features a string of scenes for the upcoming episodes. That includes Beth going on the offensive, as she continues to operate on the assumption that Jamie is the person behind their father’s death. It’s also worth noting that Kayce is now more involved in his siblings’ war than he ever was. Watch it below:
How John’s Death Sets Up The Rest Of Yellowstone Season 5
There Is No One Stopping Beth & Jamie From Killing Each Other Now
John’s death effectively kickstarts the all-out war between Jamie and Beth in Yellowstone. While the siblings’ fight has been brewing for so many years, the involvement of their dad somewhat puts a buffer between them. It also kept the hope alive that somehow, they could be persuaded to move forward without trying to kill each other. Now that John is dead, Beth doesn’t have any reasons to hold back, especially as she knows that the Dutton patriarch didn’t die by committing suicide, which is how it’s announced to the public by Jamie.
It’s safe to say that she, Kayce, and Rip will do everything in their power to preserve the ranch, in honor of John in Yellowstone season 5.
With only a handful of episodes left, John’s death also leaves the Dutton ranch in a vulnerable spot. Despite his mistakes and miscalculations in the past, he was the land’s fiercest protector. At some point, even Beth was persuaded to let go of it. That said, that is unlikely going to happen now, considering how much her dad loved the property. It’s safe to say that she, Kayce, and Rip will do everything in their power to preserve the ranch, in honor of John in Yellowstone season 5.
Our Take On John Dutton’s Death Being So Early In Yellowstone Season 5
It Was The Best Way To Write Out Costner
Ahead of Yellowstone season 5, part 2’s return on Paramount Network, it was already confirmed that Costner will not be back as John Dutton III in the final episodes of the series. Losing the main lead of a show towards the end posed a major challenge to Sheridan. That said, addressing the Dutton patriarch’s fate early on allows the show to move forward, especially since there are still many loose ends that it needs to tackle. With John’s death now definitive, Yellowstone will no longer be bogged down by questions about his absence.
Is Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2 The End?
After more than a year, Yellowstone finally returns with season 5, part 2, in November 2024, but will this set of episodes be the show’s last outing?
Ultimately, Yellowstone didn’t have much of a choice with regard to how to write out John. There was no other justified reason why he would leave the ranch. As sad as this may be, killing Costner’s character is the best send-off that the series could have given him. What’s curious now is how his legacy will be preserved as the project moves forward.
