'Yellowstone' fans are outraged by the show's response to Kevin Costner's exit from the Season 5 Part 2 premiere.
A few minutes into the episode, John Dutton, played by Costner, is found dead from a gunshot wound. It was initially thought that he committed suicide.
However, it is later revealed that John was actually murdered in a plot orchestrated by lawyer Sarah Atwood (Dawn Olivieri), who was in bed with Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley).
Costner confirmed he was leaving the show before the second half of season five, but fans were still shocked by his beloved character's exit.
Viewers took to social media to slam Paramount Network's Cowboy series and creator Taylor Sheridan over the shocking decision.
“John Dutton should have come out like a gladiator, not a victim. Totally undoes the series. I'm not at all a fan of how #Yellowstone handled Costner's departure.” Not,” one fan said. I wrote to X (Formerly Twitter).
“If they decide to end a great guy like John Dutton…it's the Bulls,” said another. said.
“So sad to see John Dutton removed from #YellowstoneTV due to suicide. Kevin Costner is #Yellowstone. Shame on Taylor Sheridan. Woooooooo! He deserved better reviews. And He should have played this season too. America can vote you out too!” Someone else. I wrotebefore the episode reveals how John Dutton actually died.
another viewer said“I knew Kevin Costner wasn't coming back for the rest of #Yellowstone. The way his character ended was just dumb and lazy. There could have been a better way. Otherwise he might have ridden off into the sunset.”
“Fans of this show and Kevin Costner (John Dutton) deserve better ratings! Taylor Sheridan I don't know if I will support your show again!!! #Yellowstone and the ratings are bad It will be! It’s the laziest writing.” another fan I complained.
Other viewers pointed the blame at Costner, 69, who left the show midway through its final season.
“Kevin Costner ruined what was supposed to be the perfect ending to this show with a trilogy of crappy movies that failed,” he said, adding that Costner's current focus is on Horizon. Someone wrote about the series.
“Anyone who is surprised that John Dutton was killed off in the first episode of this final season of @Yellowstone isn't paying attention.” another fan wroteHe added, “Kevin Costner was too committed to other projects to finish Dutton's story, so Taylor Sheridan did what he had to do: move on.”
In May 2023, news broke that Costner would not be returning to Yellowstone after Season 5, Part 1.
That same month, it was announced that the show would end after season 5, sparking speculation that the show would end in part due to Costner's departure.
Sheridan, 54, suggested that Costner chose “Horizon” over “Yellowstone,” but Costner told a different story.
In May 2024, the Oscar winner told Deadline that “Yellowstone” was “number one” on his list of priorities. “I didn't do 'Horizon' because I got tired of doing 'Yellowstone.' That's bullshit. I didn't make 'Horizon' to compete with 'Yellowstone.' this [project] “It's something I've had for a long time,” he said.
“I said this frankly. [Taylor Sheridan]And he said what we would do, and I believed him,” Costner said. “And we never got there.”
Costner has officially confirmed that he will be leaving the show in June 2024.
“I'm thinking about Yellowstone. That series that I love, that you love, and I just realized that I can't continue it beyond Season 5 and beyond,” the Hidden Figures star said. Ta. instagram videos.
“I loved it, and I know you loved it. I just wanted to let you know I'm not going back,” he said.
Some of the cast members reacted to Costner's departure ahead of the season 5 part 2 premiere.
“He's such an important part of this show. I feel so lucky to be able to work with him,” Bentley, 46, told the Post.
Luke Grimes, who plays Casey Dutton, told the Post: You know, he's John Dutton. He is the head of the family. He's a movie star on our set…so, of course, when he's gone, things change. ”
“But art imitates life, and you can feel that in the story,” Grimes, 40, added. “Instead, I think you use that weight to make it very compelling for the story.”
“Yellowstone” airs Sundays at 8pm ET on Paramount Network.
