As Taylor Sheridan’s highly anticipated Western drama, Yellowstone, awaits its last outing on November 10, there appears a looming question about the fate of Kevin Costner’s character, the patriarch of the Dutton family. Every fan seems to be on the edge of their seat, speculating how the story of John Dutton will unfold.
In the riveting universe of Yellowstone, which takes place in the rugged landscapes of Montana, there emerged a thought-provoking theory suggesting a shocking twist of fate for John Dutton. Taking to Reddit, one fan came up with a mind-bending plot where Beth kills John, but by accident.
After Interminable Hiatus, Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone Returns for its Finale
After a long drawn pause following Kevin Costner’s controversial exit from Yellowstone, which he attributed to scheduling issues, Taylor Sheridan’s show is finally set to drop the second half of the fifth and final season. Premiering Sunday, November 10, the Western drama will be available for watch on Paramount Network.
Chronicling the Dutton family who control the largest cattle ranch in the United States, Yellowstone is set to return with high-stakes questions surrounding whether Jamie kills Beth, or if John will kill Jamie first. Changing the course of television, Taylor Sheridan’s beloved neo-Western saga and flagship series would finally mark its end after exploring the nail-biting possibilities.
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Meanwhile, with the date of the finale approaching close and anxiousness surging among fans, people are starting to speculate how Yellowstone might end its run. Questioning the fate of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton, since the plot is kept under tight wraps, fans are thus coming up with their opinions and theories suggesting the most gut-wrenching ending for John.
Fans Propose Heart-Wrenching Theories Suggesting John Dutton’s Death
Taking to Reddit where fan theories bloom out of heated discussions, netizens and audiences of Yellowstone came up with a possible storyline that could end John Dutton’s time on the show, eventually marking the end of the saga. Proposed by a keen-eyed viewer, a fan theory delved into the complex relationships within the Dutton family, particularly focusing on Beth and her father John.
Suggesting how Beth could inadvertently become the catalyst for John Dutton’s demise, Redditor grimy-swine proposed a heartbreaking outing for Kevin Costner’s character. Following Odd-Scarcity5288’s opinion on how John Dutton needs to go out epically, much like how Dallas did the “who shot JR?” thing, the Redditor dumped their fan theory.
At the heart of this speculation lies the tumultuous relationship between Beth and her father, John, because throughout Yellowstone, their interactions have been powered by tension, love, and a fierce clash of wills. However, according to the theory, the ending is set to be on an emotional note, since Beth never intended to kill her father. The moment simply happens without any heated confrontation, in a tragic turn of events.
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Through Kevin Costner’s character’s misjudged decision, as Beth’s actions inadvertently end up harming John Dutton, this possible storyline seemingly holds the potential to shock audiences to their core. If this theory were to materialize, it would not only shape the ending of Yellowstone but also allow the show to end on a heartbreaking yet neutral note.
Yellowstone is available on Paramount+.
