Kevin Costner Reflects on 'Yellowstone' Departure as Series Finale Breaks Records

The actor, whose character John Dutton was killed off, shares his indifference to the finale while the show concludes with its most-watched episode ever.

• Kevin Costner stated he has not thought about the 'Yellowstone' series finale, which aired on December 15, and remains indifferent to how the show concluded.
• Costner's character, John Dutton, was written off in the Season 5 Part 2 premiere, marking the actor's departure from the series following creative and scheduling conflicts.
• The 'Yellowstone' finale drew 11.4 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode in the show's history, according to Paramount's data.
• Critics noted a decline in the show's storytelling quality in its later seasons, with some describing the final episodes as lacking the tension and depth of earlier seasons.
• Spin-offs and future projects related to the 'Yellowstone' universe, including one focusing on fan-favorite characters, have already been announced by creator Taylor Sheridan.

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