A year and a half has passed since the drama unfolded around

Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan’s involvement with Yellowstone.

In May 2023, fans were shocked by the sudden announcement of Costner’s

departure from the series, leaving the storyline hanging and sparking speculation about backstage drama.

However, it appears that Taylor Sheridan had everything meticulously planned out for quite some time especially the series’ ending. Here’s the inside scoop on what’s really happening behind-the-scenes.

Taylor Sheridan Had Yellowstone’s Ending Planned Before the Kevin Costner Drama

Given Yellowstone’s immense popularity and the love it has received, it’s only natural for fans to want more of it. However, Taylor Sheridan, the mastermind behind this universe, has a different plan.

He has had the ending mapped out for quite some time and is actively working towards that goal. Despite the absence of star Kevin Costner and his character John Dutton, Yellowstone is set to conclude when Season 5 returns on November 10 with its final episodes, and it appears this won’t hinder the story in any way. In a 2021 interview with The New York Times, Sheridan revealed his plans for the series. He said,

Yellowstone Season 5 debuted its first eight episodes on the Paramount Network starting from November 13, 2022, wrapping up on January 1, 2023. The second half of the season, comprising six episodes, was initially slated for a summer 2023 release but faced delays due to Hollywood strikes and production challenges.

Now, the highly anticipated final episodes are set to premiere on November 10, 2024, leaving fans eager for the conclusion of the journey they’ve been deeply invested in.

Why Kevin Costner Left Yellowstone

Kevin Costner, who currently has his plate quite full with Horizon, officially departed from Yellowstone in 2023. While this decision may have come as a disappointment to fans, it wasn’t surprising to many.