As a long-time fan of Yellowstone, I must say that I was thrilled to see the show return this weekend, despite the absence of Kevin Costner as John Dutton. The drama and suspense have always been a huge part of what makes this series so captivating, and it seems like the writers are doing a fantastic job keeping things interesting without him.


Over the weekend, Yellowstone made a triumphant comeback, setting new rating highs on Paramount, despite the departure of its main star, Kevin Costner, from the series.

Over the past few years, Yellowstone has faced some challenges. For instance, the second part of Season 5 was postponed, and later, Kevin Costner announced his exit from playing John Dutton, an event that’s generated a lot of media attention, with its repercussions still making headlines.

However, the second part of Season 5 aired on Friday, unveiling Dutton’s destiny, which sparked a mix of criticism and fury among viewers.

However, despite the controversy surrounding it, the show generated impressive ratings for Paramount, marking their largest premiere night on record.

Based on figures predicted by VideoAmp, as mentioned in Variety, approximately 16.4 million viewers tuned in for Season 5 Part 2 of the show. It’s important to note that this initial data includes viewership from CBS and eight cable networks, which broadcast both the Yellowstone premiere and its subsequent replays.

For a clearer understanding, let me share that the viewership for the Season 5 Part 1 premiere, broadcasted on the Paramount Network in November 2022, reached an impressive total of 8.8 million viewers.

Contrary to the 16.4 million viewers, Kevin Costner wasn’t among them. The actor admitted on SiriusXM on Monday that he was unaware of the show airing the previous night, hinting at potential surprises in Yellowstone for those who watched it. (Spoiler alert for Yellowstone ahead…)

Regarding the development of his character, Costner stated: “They’re clever individuals; whatever they tackle, they’ll find a solution. I had thought of two different conclusions when the story wasn’t going to be as lengthy as it turned out to be. If I heard it ends with a suicide, that doesn’t prompt me to rush to watch it.

“Maybe it’s a red herring. Who knows? They’re very good and they’ll figure that out.”

In a natural and easy-to-read manner: The tenth episode of Yellowstone Season 5 will be aired on November 17th on the Paramount Network. If you’re curious about the series, take a look at our roundup of the most surprising deaths in Yellowstone, or explore guides for characters like Billy Klapper, Jamie’s 10-56 call, and information on how to catch up on Yellowstone wherever you are.

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2024-11-12 19:50