Paramount's mishandling of Yellowstone post-Kevin Costner's departure has prompted dissatisfaction among fans. His abrupt exit led to conflicts disappearing, making the filming experience easier, yet duller. With the season 5 finale signaling a tipping point, Paramount looks to pivot with at least four spin-offs in development, including Y: Marshals featuring Luke Grimes. Originally undervaluing Yellowstone, the network's attempts to correct course stem from Costner's departure, suggesting a strategic killing of the original to launch new narratives.
As I'm sure Yellowstone fans recall, Taylor Sheridan basically pushed the Dutton family patriarch into a stampede of wildebeests like Scar did to Mufasa.
Much like the Yellowstone-brand baked beans that were recalled by the FDA this week, it felt like the season 5 finale was as good a place as any to pack it up and admit some faults.
To be really honest, there was a part of Kevin being gone that meant some of the conflict was gone.
Paramount simply used Costner's exit to kill the king and start again.
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