Weeks after Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Westen flagship wrapped up its run, Yellowstone finally acknowledged Kevin Costner, and the reception showed that he was clearly missed. The veteran actor fronted the Paramount Network’s mega-hit for its first four and a half season, but things went south behind the scenes causing him to exit. Yellowstone season 5, part 2 started with the murder of John Dutton III, which was really done to find a quick way to write such a central character. However, despite his absence, Costner and his character’s presence was felt throughout the series’ final episodes.The reasons for Costner’s Yellowstone exitwere more complicated than initially perceived. None of the parties involved, or even those who worked on the show while this went down have extensively discussed the matter, and it’s safe to say that it would be the case in the foreseeable future. Regardless of what really happened, there was no denying that John III’s physical absence during Yellowstone‘s send-off was disappointing, considering how important he was to the story. Fans made sure to express that when the show finally acknowledged Costner for the first time since he left.
Yellowstone Finally Acknowledged Kevin Costner After His Exit As John Dutton III (& He Was Clearly Missed)
