August 2024 has already proven itself to be a big month for news about upcoming Yellowstone shows,

with the bombshell casting updates about the impending spinoff series, which is (thankfully) no longer

going by the 2024 working title. But before we can get too excited about any follow-up stories, fans need

the flagship drama to finally close its story out, with Season 5’s final episodes set to arrive on Paramount Network in November. That long-awaited return now feels that much more legitimate with one star revealing they’ve completely wrapped filming for their character.

That’s right, while Yellowstone on the whole isn’t yet finished with filming for Season 5’s remaining installments, star Wendy Moniz took to Instagram with a celebratory tone to reveal that she’s (at least for now) fully completed her arc as Montana Governor-turned-Senator Lynelle Perry. Check out her super-sweet message below, which sparked similarly kind responses from co-star Kelly Reilly and others.

Series wrap for me on Yellowstone and been having alllll the feels; sentimental, proud, grateful to name a few. What a beautiful experience I’ve had here; just incredibly fortunate to have worked with so many talented, dedicated, and kind people since 2017. I completed my last scene August 1st, then recalled having previously shared a gratitude post…looking back, it was on the SAME DATE two years ago There’s been a lot to reflect on, because this place, with the exceptional people who make it live and breathe, has often felt like a home away from home over these last 7 years

Moniz revealed that her final experiences as Lynelle played out on August 1, and now she’s in the same boat as viewers in the wait for Season 5’s remaining episodes to make it to the small screen. But she actually knows what’s coming, while viewers will remain in the dark for another few months.

It’s not clear whether or not her story will continue to play out in any follow-up series, or if Taylor Sheridan & Co. will indeed close out Lynelle’s arc on the mothership. It’s probably not too surprising that she’s finishing earlier than other co-stars, since her character isn’t as integral to the day-to-day plotting as others, and since she’s most closely tied to Kevin Costner’s John Dutton, who won’t be returning. Being a senator obviously makes her important beyond any shared romantic arcs, so I’m glad Moniz’s character wasn’t sidelined solely due to John’s absence.