Yellowstone Season 5: What to Expect and When
The saga of “Yellowstone” is far from over, but fans are eagerly awaiting the final chapter. The series, known for its dramatic twists and intense storytelling, is currently in its fifth and final season. This season is split into two parts, totaling 14 episodes, but the journey to the conclusion has been anything but smooth.
Originally, the season was set to wrap up by summer 2023. However, production faced significant delays due to internal conflicts and external industry-wide issues. The primary hurdle was the behind-the-scenes drama involving Kevin Costner, who plays the series’ central character, John Dutton. Disagreements between Costner and showrunner Taylor Sheridan over filming schedules and time commitments led to a halt in production.
In addition to the on-set tensions, the industry-wide strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) further complicated the situation. The WGA strike, which began in May 2023, and the SAG-AFTRA strike, which followed in July, brought Hollywood to a standstill, affecting numerous productions including “Yellowstone.”
Despite these setbacks, Paramount Network remains committed to delivering the final episodes. The network initially planned to resume filming in March 2023, but the strikes and Costner’s departure forced a re-evaluation of the schedule. The production timeline has been pushed back several times, and the final episodes are now expected to air in November 2024.
The departure of Costner, confirmed in May 2023, marked a significant turning point for the series. With Costner leaving after Season 5, the fate of John Dutton became a major topic of speculation. Paramount Network has also announced an “expanded” series featuring Matthew McConaughey, which will continue regardless of Costner’s involvement.
As the production gears up to complete Season 5, fans can anticipate a climactic end to the Dutton family’s saga. The resolution of the show’s various storylines, combined with the new challenges facing the remaining cast and crew, will be closely watched. With the resolution of the strikes and the new filming schedule in place, “Yellowstone” fans will have to wait a bit longer to see how the series will close out its dramatic narrative.
