Overview

• The finale will feature Spencer Dutton's long-awaited reunion with Alexandra, alongside high-stakes developments for other key characters.
• The emotional weight of the season was heightened by the real-life death of actor Cole Brings Plenty, which influenced the portrayal of Pete Plenty Clouds' tragic on-screen fate.
• The penultimate episode saw significant character losses, including a Dutton, leaving questions about how the finale will address grief and unresolved arcs.
• Critics have noted the series' limited engagement with historical legacy themes, such as the land pact from '1883,' which ties into the broader Yellowstone narrative.
• Paramount+ has shifted its language from 'series finale' to 'season finale,' sparking speculation about a potential third season to resolve lingering plotlines.