John Dutton on Yellowstone ending

Kelly Reilly, a star of Yellowstone, confirmed that Kevin Costner's absence in the final episodes was always part of creator Taylor Sheridan's narrative plan, emphasizing that the storyline's conclusion was predetermined since the show's inception. Reilly stated that the absence of Costner's character, John Dutton, did not necessitate any adjustments to the series' ending, which Sheridan had initially envisioned to span five seasons. Despite delays stemming from Costner's scheduling conflicts and the SAG-AFTRA/WGA strikes, the show is set to return on November 10 with six concluding episodes. Although the fate of John Dutton remains a closely guarded secret, Reilly assured that the show's ending would be profound and beautiful. As the series concludes, fans will witness the culmination of the Dutton family saga without its patriarch. Costner's departure did not alter the show's trajectory, as it was always intended to evolve in this way.