Overview

• John Dutton's death on Yellowstone, portrayed as a suicide, was revealed to be orchestrated by his son Jamie, causing outrage among fans.
• Kevin Costner, who played John Dutton, left the series due to scheduling conflicts with his film project, Horizon: An American Saga.
• Director Christina Voros noted that fan reactions mirrored the characters' outrage, as viewers were expected to be unsettled by Dutton's death.
• Jake McLaughlin joins the cast as Cade McPhereson, a former Navy SEAL and friend of Kayce Dutton, potentially playing a key role in upcoming episodes.
• Cade McPhereson is linked to a mysterious group in Houston, hinting at a deeper conspiracy surrounding John Dutton's murder.