\nThe Season 5 finale of Yellowstone aired on December 15, and fans have a lot to say about it. While some are praising the emotional goodbyes and dramatic twists, many viewers are left feeling disappointed with how it all came to an end. The episode, which reportedly hints at a possible spin-off, has left many wondering if the conclusion could\u2019ve been more satisfying.\n
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The finale\u2019s centerpiece was the emotional farewell to the Dutton family patriarch, John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner. In a haunting scene shared on Facebook, Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) places a white rose on her father\u2019s coffin, before leaning in to whisper a vow of vengeance. But the drama didn\u2019t end there.\n
After John\u2019s funeral, the focus shifted to Beth\u2019s tense confrontation with her brother, Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley). The siblings’ emotional baggage boiled over into a brutal fight at Jamie\u2019s house. Just as Jamie seems poised to kill Beth, her husband, Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser), swoops in to save her.\n
What follows is a shocking moment as Beth, with Rip\u2019s reluctant approval, fatally stabs her brother\u2014a man she\u2019s despised for years.\n
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Rip and his trusted ally, Lloyd Pierce (Forrie J. Smith), take Jamie\u2019s body to the infamous “train station” for disposal, while Beth ensures the police know Jamie was responsible for their father\u2019s death. Meanwhile, Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) makes a decisive move regarding the family\u2019s land, selling off most of it to Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) for $1.1 million, while reserving the East Camp for his own family.\n
Despite the intense moments, many fans weren\u2019t thrilled with how the episode wrapped up. Social media lit up with complaints about the finale\u2019s rushed feel. One Facebook user remarked, \u201cThat was a terrible ending!\u201d Others echoed the sentiment, calling it \u201clackluster\u201d or \u201ca waste of a great saga.\u201d\n
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One viewer summed up the feelings of many, writing, \u201cThis season felt rushed. Too much fluff, not enough focus on what mattered. The longer the series went on, the worse it got!\u201d\n
Some even found the finale\u2019s events to be too predictable, noting that they hoped for a twist, but ended up feeling bored. One frustrated Instagram user added, \u201cThe writing was all over the place. This show deserved a better ending.\u201d\n
However, not all reactions were negative. Some fans appreciated the finale, calling it a fitting conclusion. \u201cGreat finale! Everyone went their separate ways and the natives got their land \ud83d\udc9c,\u201d one fan shared. Another wrote, \u201cThis ended exactly as it should. It was an amazing series. Everyone did an exceptional role as actors.\u201d\n
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Some viewers even got emotional, cheering when Beth exacted her revenge on Jamie, while others celebrated the heartfelt moments between Rip and Beth at their new home. \u201cI laughed, I cried, I cheered. Very satisfying that Jamie got taken to the train station,\u201d one fan reflected.\n
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Before the episode aired, Yellowstone teased its finale with an eye-catching post on social media, hinting that big things were coming for the Duttons. As the show ends its fifth season, reports suggest that the Yellowstone universe isn\u2019t done yet.\n
In fact, a potential spin-off starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser as Beth and Rip is reportedly in the works. Both actors have reportedly signed deals, with the spin-off set to focus on their characters in a present-day timeline.\n
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The buzz around the spin-off grew after Paramount Network described the Season 5 finale as a \u201cseason finale,\u201d not a series finale, fueling speculation that Yellowstone might continue in some form. If the spin-off happens, it\u2019s likely to follow the characters as they navigate a new chapter of the Dutton legacy without John Dutton around.\n
Aside from the rumored Beth and Rip-centric series, Yellowstone has already expanded into a number of prequels, including 1883 and 1923. 1883 followed the early Duttons as they traveled westward, while 1923 tackled the challenges the Duttons faced during the early 20th century, starring heavyweights like Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren.\n
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