Overview

• Taylor Sheridan's choice to kill off Alex in '1923' Season 2 has drawn widespread criticism for cutting short her development and narrative potential.
• The romance between Alex and Spencer, celebrated as one of the franchise's strongest, is seen as a missed opportunity due to Alex's premature death.
• Alex's death creates a narrative void, leaving Spencer isolated and diminishing the Dutton family's legacy as the series transitions to '1944'.
• Fans have expressed discontent with Alex's tragic treatment, arguing that the series failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion to her arc.
• The uncertainty surrounding the upcoming prequel '1944' has grown, with questions about how the Yellowstone franchise will recover from this divisive decision.