Yellowstone’s Surprise Comeback: The Show Rises Again as Final Season Sparks Debate

Yellowstone premiered back in 2018, quickly establishing itself as the latest pop culture phenomenon thanks to its expansive setting, sprawling story, and tense, tight writing. The series starred Kevin Costner as John Dutton III, the patriarch of the Dutton family who own and manage vast swathes of ranch land. Yellowstone‘s leading ensemble cast included Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton, Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton, and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler, the latter two of whom are expected be leading their own hotly-anticipated spinoff series.

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How Did the Stars of Yellowstone Respond to the Series’ Coming to a Close?
Following the end of Yellowstone in late 2024, Hauser opened up about the impact of the series and his hopes for the future. “There’s obviously just tons of people that every Sunday get together with their families, and we give them the experience of taking ’em out of their own living rooms and putting ’em in Montana and entertaining them,” Hauser said of the show’s overwhelming popularity. “We will see what happens over the next year or so and we’ll see what’s next. Hopefully, we can continue to get in people’s living rooms and entertain them the way we have over the last seven years.” Hauser added, “For me, to be able to do that, to educate people, enlighten and entertain them is always the dream.”

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