Is there anything that can truly prepare us for the impending climax of Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler’s (Cole Hauser) gripping tale in Yellowstone as the Western drama approaches its conclusion? The sordid and turbulent relationship between these two characters has given rise to a passionate romance, which is one of the central themes of the series.
As the acclaimed series saddles up to unleash its anticipated fifth and final season this November on Paramount Network, whispers and multiple theories from die-hard fans paint a mosaic of possibilities for our fierce heroine, Beth Dutton. Amongst these theories is a chilling prediction that could splinter her world into a million pieces, threatening the very basis of her relationship with Rip.
Yellowstone’s Beth Dutton: Will This Fan Theory Leave Her Broken Beyond Repair?
Hold on to your hats because it looks like Beth Dutton may be in for a world of hurt in the upcoming chapters of Yellowstone. The fan theories swirling around the fiery relationship between Beth and Rip have reached a fever pitch, and to be honest: it’s not looking good for Beth.
It seems like Rip’s love for Beth may not be as pure and genuine as fans have been led to believe. Could his affection for her be just a part of some twisted “long-con play” at the ranch, as one fan shared via Reddit? Talk about a bombshell! If this fan theory holds true, Beth could be in for the ultimate betrayal that will leave her shattered into a million pieces:
Moreover, Kelly Reilly, 46, appeared to speculate in the behind-the-scenes featurette (via Parade) that Beth Dutton might be too damaged for her kind-hearted, faithful-despite-flaws husband. Even though Beth’s dark family secret has the potential to ruin everything good in her life, she might not believe she deserves to live in peace forever. Overall, Reilly agreed, saying:
Beth is haunted by her past. She has a lot of regrets and she has a lot of secrets that he doesn’t know. So there is something that is under the surface that will one day, I’m sure, come, and she’s probably certain that she will lose him.
As they say, all good things must come to an end, and it looks like Beth’s story may not have a happy ending after all. It seems that her haunted past and dark family secrets could be the undoing of her relationship with Rip.
Don’t Miss Kelly Reilly’s Revelation About Yellowstone’s Epic Final Season
Kelly Reilly recently shared details about the journey her character Beth could take in the second half of the season. She dropped a few clues but left her explosive character’s future largely unclear in the wake of Kevin Costner’s announcement that he would not be making a comeback.
Speaking with TVLine, the Pride & Prejudice actress disclosed:
I mean, I know the ending of the show, which I’ve known for six years. We all knew what the ending would be. We’re going to film that this summer.
But even with this knowledge, Reilly did not know the details of how Beth’s story would end in Taylor Sheridan’s series. However, she wondered, “What would I hope for her? Peace, I think.” Considering her track record of being stubborn and sometimes devastating, Beth might seem like an unlikely candidate for peace. In an acknowledgment, Reilly stated:
As possible as it is for any of us. Peace requires some digging and some surrender and letting go of old pains and hurts.
Do the upcoming Yellowstone episodes hold any hope for Beth’s happiness? Reilly continued to be cautiously upbeat:
Maybe there’s a future where she’s not sort of yanked out of her happiness.
While fans conjecture about Beth’s destiny, we expect the second half of season 5 to be a wild ride. Will Beth and Rip’s relationship survive the storm, or will they be torn apart by the very secrets they’ve been hiding?
The second part of Yellowstone is scheduled to premiere on November 10, 2024.
Yellowstone is streaming on the Paramount Network.
