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What helped Yellowstone such a cultural phenomenon is the show’s dedication to taking risks — especially with on-screen death.
The hit series, which premiered on Paramount in 2018. followed the fictional Dutton familyowners of the largest ranch in Montana. Many spectators came for Kevin Costner‘s portrayal of family patriarch John Dutton and stayed on for other major roles on the show, including Kelly Riley, Wes Bentley, Gil Birmingham, Cole Hauser and Kelsey Asbille.
Despite its almost immediate success, Yellowstone famously confronted some the main obstacles behind the scenes. In February 2023, rumors initially surfaced about Costner’s future Yellowstone amid the alleged tension between him and the creator Taylor Sheridan over the recording schedule. Season 5 dropped the first batch of episodes a month early, while production on the second half was booked.
After a long hiatus, Costner confirmed in early 2024 that he he wouldn’t come back to the series. John was later killed off – and Costner didn’t hold back on his character’s death.
Before Yellowstone announced it was ending with Season 5, the cast had a lot to say about their futures. Speculation about the show’s finale began in February 2023 when Deadline reported that Paramount Network was considering ending the show after the fifth season due to scheduling conflicts with Kevin Costner, who plays lead character John Dutton. (…)
“I’ll be completely honest – I didn’t know it was being broadcast last night.” It is a moment of swearing in God. I was seeing ads with my face everywhere and I was like, ‘God, I’m not into that.’ But I didn’t realize it was a thing yesterday,” Costner said on SiriusXM Program by Michael Smerkonish in November 2024. “I heard it was suicide, so that doesn’t make me rush to see it.”
Despite the alleged tensions, other cast members continued to support the expansion Yellowstone universe — an offshoot centered around Beth (Reilly) and Rip (Hauser) allegedly picked up in the middle Yellowstoneis the fifth season.
Keep scrolling to relive some of the most shocking deaths in Yellowstone history:
Lee Dutton
The shocking death took place in season 1 when Lee (Dave Annable) was shot and killed by Robert Long while attempting to return cattle from the Broken Rock Reservation.
Teal Beck
After causing trouble during season two, Teal (Terry Serpico) was killed by Case Dutton while begging for mercy — while sitting on the toilet.
And Jenkins
The Designer resolved his issues with the Dutton family in season two, but ended up being killed by mercenaries in his home.
Yellowstone is known for its over-the-top plot lines and complicated family drama, but the show’s cast and crew have also been involved in many off-screen controversies over the years. Since the premiere of the Paramount Network series in June 2018, the cast along with co-creator Taylor Sheridan have pushed back against criticism that the series was written (…)
Malcolm Beck
During the second season, Malcolm (Neal McDonough) entered the match with John, which resulted in his death. John shot Malcolm in the stomach and wrist as he reached for the fallen gun.
Sarah Nguyen
Journalist (Michaela Conlin) strangled Jamie in season two, making the incident look like a kayaking accident.
Vade Morrow
After betraying the Duttons during the third season, Wade (Southerland boots) is lynched by Rip (Hauser) and his fellow ranchers after an attack on Teeter and Colby at the creek.
Garrett Randall
Jamie Dutton’s birth father was an antagonist throughout the fourth season. Garrett (Will Patton) was eventually shot by his son in the side of the head.
Roarke Morris
Rip killed Roarke (Josh Holloway) in season 4 by throwing a rattlesnake on him. The rattlesnake bit Roarke in the face and he quickly died from the poison.
Donnie Haskell
The sheriff was killed in season 4 after a restaurant robbery gone wrong. Donnie (Hugh Dillon) was eating when a shooting broke out in the cafe and one of the criminals shot him in the chest.
John Dutton
Patriarch Dutton apparently died by suicide before it was finally revealed that John’s death was a murder-for-hire plot.
Sarah Atwood
During season 5, the killer is hired to kill Sarah (Dawn Olivieri) after her involvement in John’s death. Strangers riddle her with bullets and leave her to die in their car.
Colby Mayfield
Yellowstone sustained death in season 5 by having Colby (Denim Richards) dies after being kicked in the chest by a horse.
