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As fans edge closer to the conclusion of Taylor Sheridan’s landmark series,Yellowstone,the loss of the series’ biggest star continues to leave a gaping hole. Since the series hit Paramount,Yellowstonehas become a cultural phenomenon, captivating audiences with its intense drama, breathtaking scenery, and complex characters.
However, as Season 5 continues to unfold, the show finds itself facing a hard truth: the loss of its beating heart, patriarch John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner. The lowest-rated episode of the series,Desire Is All You Need, aired as part of Season 5, Part 2, and stands as Taylor Sheridan’s undeniable proof of just how integral Costner’s presence was to the show’s success.
It became the worst-rated episode fromYellowstoneon IMDB, with its 7.1 rating edging past the 7.4 garnered byThe Apocalypse of Change,which killed off Costner’s character.
Kevin Costner’s Departure continues to hitYellowstonehard
When news broke thatKevin Costnerwould be leavingYellowstonebefore the completion of Season 5, fans were left shocked. Costner, who played the stoic and powerful John Dutton, had been the driving force of the series. His portrayal of the tough yet vulnerable patriarch had anchoredTaylor Sheridanfrom the start, and his departure signified a massive shift for the Dutton family and the show’s dynamic.
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InSeason 5 Part B, Episode 12 (Desire Is All You Need), the absence of Costner is painfully felt. The episode, which centers around the fallout of John Dutton’s shocking murder, received a 7.1/10 rating onIMDb. This marks the lowest-rated episode in the show’s history, with many fans pointing to the emotional void left by Costner’s departure as the primary reason for the dip in quality.
The episode is only a minor improvement on the 50th episode of the series,The Apocalypse of Change.It not only brought Costner’s journey on the show to an end, but held a poor 7.4 rating, a big departure from the overall 8.7 rating thatYellowstoneas a whole boasts of.
Kevin Costner’s death shiftedYellowstone’snarration
Without John Dutton at the helm, the Dutton family finds itself in turmoil.Yellowstonehas always been about the battle for control of the family ranch, but with John’s death, the show is left without its moral compass. In this episode, the family grapples with loss, betrayal, and their relentless fight to hold onto the land that defines them.
While the show attempts to focus on other key members of the Dutton family, such as Kayce (Luke Grimes), the loss of John leaves a glaring hole in the narrative. Kayce, who has always been the more action-oriented Dutton sibling, tries to take charge and protect his family in his father’s absence. In Episode 12, he takes brutal action to confront the corporate assassins behind his father’s murder, but his efforts seem hollow without the guiding hand of John Dutton.
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In many ways,Desire Is All You Needserves as the ultimate proof that Kevin Costner wasYellowstone‘s beating heart. Without him, the show’s emotional core has been lost, and while there are still compelling storylines, the magic that madeYellowstonea cultural phenomenon is undeniably missing.
Yellowstoneis available to stream on Paramount+.
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Rishabh Bhatnagar is an Entertainment and pop culture journalist/editor with Fandom Wire. He has more than 6 years of experience working for multiple major platforms and is himself an avid consumer of worthwhile content. A natural storyteller, Rishabh has a unique way with words and is always looking to improve, as a storyteller, writer, and a journalist.
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