Kevin Costner Comments on John Dutton's Death

The highly anticipated return of 'Yellowstone' for Season 5 Part 2 premiered without Kevin Costner, who portrayed John Dutton. In a shocking twist, the episode initially suggested that Dutton had died by suicide, a notion that Costner himself rejected, noting he wasn't aware of the episode airing. He found out the details of his character's fate through others, expressing displeasure over the suicide narrative but suggesting it might be a 'red herring.' Ultimately, it was revealed that Dutton was murdered by a hitman hired by Jamie Dutton's girlfriend, Sarah, contradicting the initial assumption of suicide. Costner clarified that he did not quit the show but left due to scheduling conflicts with his other projects. Despite the backlash from fans, Costner defended the writing team, indicating trust in their storytelling abilities.