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Given Kevin Costner's recent leaving as John Dutton, the excitement around the last episodes of Yellowstone Season 5 is reaching fever pitch. Kelly Reilly, who portrays the fiery Beth Dutton, has taken to Instagram to show a glimpse of the continuous output and convey her enthusiasm for the approaching finish while fans eagerly await the second half of the season.
Fans are keen to find out what the last episodes have in store since the first half of Season 5 ends in a dramatic cliffhanger. The narrative ended with a tense standoff between Beth and Jamie, their sibling rivalry reaching a dangerously climax. Though John always supports Beth, he might have been able to arbitrate the dispute, but his absence leaves their relationship's future precariously vulnerable. The scene is ready for a confrontation with possibly terrible results for both sides.
A big topic of discussion has been Costner's leaving from Yellowstone; different sources conjecture about the causes of his departure. Although the specifics are still unknown, contractual problems and scheduling conflicts most certainly led the actor to decide to leave the show. For the writers of the show, however, his absence poses a major obstacle since they have to negotiate the storyline in his absence and handle John Dutton's fate.
The show's writers have a few choices for handling John's absence. Perhaps via a tragic accident or illness, the character will be written out of the story totally. Another scenario is that John's influence will be progressively diminished while his children—especially Beth and Jamie—take front stage.
John is out of the picture, thus Beth and Jamie are free to pursue their rivalry free from outside influence. Their conflict is probably going to get more intense and result in a last confrontation with maybe major repercussions for the Dutton family and the ranch.
As Yellowstone finishes its five-season run, the last episodes will signal the end of an era. Reilly's excitement for the last episodes, despite Costner's leaving, points to the writers of the show having a gripping tale ready for viewers. With many hoping the series will provide a satisfying and emotionally poignant ending, fans are left to conjecture on the future of the Dutton family and the ranch.
For those not familiar with the program, Yellowstone centers on the Dutton family—who run a sizable Montana cattle ranch. Constant threats from competing ranchers, developers, and Native American tribes challenge the strong and sometimes merciless Duttons. The program is well-known for its breathtaking scenery, sophisticated characters, and tough realism.