What helped make Yellowstone Such a cultural phenomenon is the show's commitment to risk — especially with on-screen deaths.
The hit series that premiered on Paramount in 2018, It followed the fictional Dutton familyowners of the largest ranch in Montana. Many viewers came Kevin CostnerHe portrayed family patriarch John Dutton and remained in other shows, including Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Jill Birmingham, Cole Hauser and Kelsey Asbell.
Despite its almost immediate success, Yellowstone I have encountered some famous ones Big obstacles behind the scenes. In February 2023, rumors initially surfaced about Costner's future Yellowstone Amidst alleged tension between him and his creator Taylor Sheridan During the shooting schedule. Season 5 dropped the first batch of episodes one month early while production for the second half was backed up.
After a long hiatus, Costner confirmed in early 2024 that… He won't come back To the chain. John was then killed – and Costner didn't hold back from his character's death.
Before Yellowstone announced the end of Season 5, the cast had a lot to say about its future. Speculation about the show's end began in February 2023 when Deadline reported that Paramount Network was considering ending the show after Season 5 due to scheduling conflicts with Kevin Costner, who plays main character John Dutton. the (…)
“I'll be completely honest — I didn't know it actually aired last night. It's my swear-to-god moment. I was seeing ads with my face everywhere and thinking, 'Oh my God, I'm not in that ad,'” Costner said on SiriusXM's “But I didn't realize Yesterday it was like that.” Michael Smerconish Program In November 2024. “I heard it was a suicide, so it doesn’t make me want to rush out to go see him.”
Despite the alleged tension, other cast members continued to show support for the expansion Yellowstone Universe – a spin-off centered around Beth (Riley) and Rip (Hauser) He was reportedly taken middle YellowstoneSeason five.
Keep scrolling to relive some of the most shocking deaths in Yellowstone history:
Lee Dutton
the Shocking death It happened in the first season when I had (Dave Annable) He was shot and killed by Robert Long while trying to retrieve cattle from the Broken Rock Reservation.
Tail pick
After creating problems throughout Season 2, Teal (Terry Serpico) He was shot dead by Casey Dutton while begging for mercy – while sitting on the toilet.
And Jenkins
The land developer fixed his issues with the Dutton family in Season 2, but was eventually shot and killed by mercenaries in his home.
Yellowstone is known for its exaggerated plot lines and complicated family drama, but the show's cast and crew have also been involved in plenty of off-screen controversies over the years. Since the Paramount Network series premiered in June 2018, the actors, along with co-creator Taylor Sheridan, have fended off criticism that the show is scripted with (…)
Malcolm Beck
During the second season, Malcolm (Neil McDonough) I got into a shooting match with John, Which led to his death. John shot Malcolm in the stomach and wrist when he reached for his fallen gun.
Sarah Nguyen
Journalist (Michaela Conlin) He was strangled to death in Season 2 by Jimmy, who made the incident look like a kayaking accident.
Wade Morrow
After betraying the Duttons during Season 3, Wade (Southern shoes) by Rip (Hauser) and his fellow ranchers after an attack on Teeter and Colby in the creek.
Garrett Randall
Jimmy Dutton's father was an antagonist throughout season four. Garrett (Will Patton) Eventually his son shot him in the side of the head.
Rourke Morris
Rip killed Rourke (Josh Holloway) in Season 4 By throwing a Rattlesnake on him. The rattlesnake bit Rourke in the face and he quickly died from the poison.
Donnie Haskell
The Sheriff is killed in Season 4 after a diner robbery goes wrong. Donnie (Hugh Dillon) He was eating when gunfire erupted in the café and one of the criminals shot him in the chest.
John Dutton
Patriarch Dotun He apparently died By committing suicide before it was eventually revealed that John's death was a murder-for-hire plot.
Sarah Atwood
During the fifth season, a professional assassin He was hired to kill Sarah (Dawn Olivieri) after her involvement in John's death. She was shot by strangers and left for dead in her car.
Colby Mayfield
Yellowstone It kept the deaths coming In the fifth season, through the presence of Colby (Denim Richards) He died after being kicked in the chest by a horse.
