December 16th 2024.
The season finale of Yellowstone has left fans divided, with some feeling conflicted and others satisfied. The highly anticipated episode, which aired on Sunday night, marked the end of the beloved Taylor Sheridan series after five seasons. In a feature-length mega episode, viewers saw Kayce Dutton sell his family's ranch back to the Broken Rock Reservation, while Beth Dutton shocked everyone by killing her loathsome brother, Jamie Dutton.
However, not all viewers were pleased with the conclusion of Yellowstone. Some felt that it was a letdown because the characters seemingly gave up everything they had worked for and rode off into the sunset. One disappointed fan, @eazyrooster, took to social media to express their frustration with the writing, calling it "incredibly lazy hack writing." Another user, @TDPR68, agreed and suggested that the show should have recast the role of John Dutton and finished the series without the involvement of Taylor Sheridan's character.
@Kristine_Froeba also joined in on the criticism, stating that Sheridan had ruined the show with his "wooden, blowhard" character and that the finale should have never happened. @CeliaLauer echoed these sentiments, comparing it to the disappointment of the finale of Lost and expressing their disappointment with the rushed storytelling in the last few episodes.
However, not everyone was disappointed with the finale. Some fans praised the conclusion, with @Judy80sforever calling it the "perfect ending" and stating that everyone got what they wanted in life. @MovieManiac89 also applauded the cast and crew for wrapping up the story in a satisfying way.
The finale was not the only controversial moment of season 5 for Yellowstone fans. Many were enraged by John Dutton's exit, which they found to be "insulting." Despite being heavily featured in the trailer for the final season, the 69-year-old actor formally announced in June that he would not be returning to the show. Instead, his character was killed off early on in the season, dying by suicide. This decision disappointed fans who felt that John deserved a better goodbye.
One fan, AustinPlanet, expressed their disappointment with the character's death, stating that he deserved better despite Kevin Costner's departure from the show. Another fan, Mrfilmstock, suggested that there could have been a better way to end John's story, such as having him ride off into the sunset.
Yellowstone first premiered in 2018 and has gained a dedicated following over the years, with Kevin Costner even winning a Golden Globe for his performance in the show. The success of the series has led to the creation of spin-offs, including prequels 1883 and 1923, as well as a potential new series led by Kelly and Cole Hauser, who play Rip Wheeler.
For those who can't get enough of Yellowstone, the series is available to stream on Paramount Plus. Do you have any thoughts or opinions on the finale or the show in general? Share them with us by emailing us, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page – we would love to hear from you!
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