‘I Knew The Writers Room Was Spread Too Thin’: Yellowstone Fans Now Turn On Taylor Sheridan Over Crucial Scene As Kevin Costner Leaves Series

Can you imagine a grizzled, determined cowboy like Kevin Costner’s John Dutton donning his finery to be sworn in as governor of Montana? Yep, fans of Yellowstone’s Dutton Ranch were left speechless when Taylor Sheridan’s masterstroke shook the very foundations of the show we thought we knew.

In a surprising twist that left fans still reeling, Yellowstone Season 5 (Part 1) opened with John Dutton taking on a new role as the governor of Montana. Additionally, this is a pivotal moment in the season that could potentially lead to John Dutton’s demise or the closure of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.

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With the series coming to an end later this year and Costner already having left the show, die-hard fans are buzzing with anticipation on Reddit, with some accusing the script of lazy writing.