Kevin Costner’s ‘Yellowstone’ Departure Leads To Franchise Low Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score

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As a cinephile with over three decades of watching and analyzing television shows under my belt, I must say that the conclusion of Yellowstone Season 5 has left me feeling more like a disappointed cowboy than a satisfied viewer. After years of following the Dutton family saga, the sudden departure of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton and the subsequent handling of his character’s exit felt like a disservice to the rich narrative that had been built up over the seasons.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Yellowstone Season 5.

The highly anticipated fifth season of the popular series has faced intense backlash from viewers, as evidenced by the low Rotten Tomatoes audience rating compared to past seasons. Although critics have generally been satisfied with Taylor Sheridan’s supposed final installment of the original show (with several spin-offs still in production), the anticipated climax is proving challenging for many, primarily due to the absence of its main character, Tim McGraw.

As a movie enthusiast reviewing Yellowstone’s Season 5B premiere, I must say the unexpected turn of events surrounding John Dutton was undeniably intriguing. With Kevin Costner being unavailable due to his commitments to the Horizon film franchise, it was clear that the story would need to move swiftly without him. Despite his prominent presence in the trailers, his character’s departure from the scene came sooner than expected and sparked quite a bit of conversation among viewers.

Fans are expressing disappointment over the way John Dutton’s character seemed to have ended his life on the show, as they found Costner’s portrayal of the family patriarch captivating and one of the primary reasons for watching the series. However, the abrupt manner in which Costner left the show has led some viewers to feel that his character’s exit was poorly handled, even going so far as to call it an “unfair treatment” to the intricate and engaging storyline that had been developed over the seasons. In essence, many viewers feel that John Dutton’s departure lacked the necessary emotional depth, causing them to lose interest in the fates of other characters. However, there is a possibility that Dutton’s death was not self-inflicted, and as suggested earlier in the series, one of his children might have been involved in a plot to eliminate the patriarch through an orchestrated hit.

Kevin Costner’s Exit is Not the Only Issue with Yellowstone’s Finale

The extraordinary popularity of “Yellowstone” might inevitably lead to a peak, followed by a decline before its final act. Although Kevin Costner’s departure undoubtedly didn’t aid the situation, it appears that the series’ recent revival has left fans disappointed due to various problems they find unacceptable. Numerous critics have panned the latest episodes as a hasty conclusion for a show that had garnered such high acclaim for its past seasons, with one critic even stating: “The new episodes feel like an incomplete ending for a series once celebrated.

Yellowstone has been fantastic until season 5 part 2, but it’s disappointing how it’s ending, reminiscent of the final season of Game of Thrones. I feel let down because the relationships that made the show compelling have deteriorated and the core elements tearing apart in a way that feels contrived and lacks authenticity. The wait for an episode that felt more like a poorly written soap opera was not worth it after such a promising start.

There’s been a significant drop in public favor towards Yellowstone, and it isn’t just due to Kevin Costner’s John Dutton. Initially, the Yellowstone series was highly popular with its captivating main storyline and spin-offs that offered a comprehensive history of Yellowstone and the Dutton family. However, as Taylor Sheridan continues to produce more content, there’s a growing suspicion that the writers are running out of fresh ideas. Whether the show can regain its momentum in the upcoming weeks will determine if fans remember Yellowstone for its compelling character-driven narratives or a disappointing final stretch that concludes on December 15.

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2024-11-14 17:34