Audience reactions to the Yellowstone season 5 series finale have poured in, marking the end of the beloved neo-Western drama—for now. Yellowstone followed the story of the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton (Kevin Costner), as they fought to preserve their vast Montana ranch against a plethora of threats. The recent season 5 finale featured a deluge of high-stakes drama, major character resolutions, and emotional payoffs. With Taylor Sheridan at the helm and an award-winning cast including Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes, and Wes Bentley, Yellowstone has been one of Paramount's greatest hits.
Yellowstone fans took to Twitter to praise Sheridan for delivering an emotional and cathartic finale that successfully tied up loose ends while leaving room for the Dutton's future. Reactions ranged from teary-eyed to heartfelt gratitude, with viewers commending the poetic resolution to the Dutton family saga. Many highlighted the finale's ability to balance heartbreak and hope as a perfect conclusion to the show's first chapter. Check out the reviews below.
User @CharlieWrldTV affirms Yellowstone as "a classic," lauding Sheridan for the cherished memories he created for them.
Reggie Bradley shares a photo of Yellowstone's season finale with a sprawling view of the Dutton ranch, thanking Paramount's western series for "sharing [their] story."
User @silenceevery praises the Yellowstone season 5 finale for "the most perfect ending" that wraps the loose ends of the series in a "beautiful, poetic, prophetic bow."
User @seaoflove911 extolled Yellowstone for its "very good ending" with a gif of Morgan Freeman clapping at an awards ceremony, noting Jamie's death successfully tied up some loose ends in the series as Beth avenges the death of her father.
User @SainttWolf refers to the final episode of Yellowstone's final season as a "tremendous finale," affirming the enduring legacy of the neo-Western as "cowboys never [s]ay goodbye."
Harrison Hargis praises the ending of Yellowstone season 5 with an enthusiastic tweet stating "Now THAT'S how you do a finale."
Aaron Martin II shared a gif of a standing ovation at a film awards ceremony, ratifying Yellowstones' season finale as "sad, happy, and totally worth it."
User @Judy80sforever used a gif of Steve Carrell crying in a scene from The Office to say that the Yellowstone's series finale is "the perfect ending" that gives each of the Dutton characters everything "they wanted in life."
User @Oh_Katie_Babie comments on Yellowstone's particularly heartwrenching finale as they "experienced every that can be experienced" over the course of the dramatic final episode. They offer a gif of Shaquille O'Neal saying "I wasn't familiar with your game," affirming Sheridan's knack for unexpected and dramatic storytelling.
User @silenceevery shares a screenshot of a bloodied Beth collapsing onto a couch with a cigarette in hand to exemplify how the range of intense emotions they "felt after the finale."
User @GinaaRoxx posted a photo of one of the character's gravestones praising the Yellowstone season 5 finale and Tyler Sheridan's work as "perfect."
Sheridan Delivers An Emotionally Resonant Hit
The overwhelmingly positive reactions to the Yellowstone ending emphasizes the impact Sheridan's show has had over its five-season run. Fans praised its narrative resolution as a delivery of a satisfying conclusion that respects the series' overarching themes of family, legacy, and sacrifice and its several long-running character arcs. The reactions also portray the deep emotional investment audiences have had in the Dutton family as they, too, worried over the fate of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.
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Sentiments about the "perfect ending" confirm that the Yellowstone finale successfully upheld its reputation for dramatic storytelling with meaningful stakes. By doing so, it has set a high standard for the many planned spinoffs in the Yellowstone universe, such as Beth and Rip's new series to follow the events of the drama's season 5. Nonetheless, the reactions further cement Sheridan's ability to craft emotionally resonant stories featuring beloved characters in an honorable modern take on the Western genre.
The Dutton Family Story Isn't Over Just Yet
With Taylor Sheridan’s ability to weave a story of loyalty, family conflict, and moral complexity, it is of no surprise that the end of Duttons’ has received its own virtual standing ovation. Fans’ appreciation for the show’s ending reflects not only their attachment to the characters, but also their gratitude for a resolution that felt earned rather than rushed following the exit of the series' leading actor Costner.
While the end of Yellowstone marks the conclusion of one chapter, the enthusiasm around the finale bodes well for the future of the neo-Western franchise. With spinoffs already in the works, Sheridan has laid a strong foundation for the continued exploration of the world of Yellowstone and audiences will wait in pained anticipation until then.
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Yellowstone stars Kevin Costner and centers on his character John Dutton. Dutton and his family live on a cattle ranch just a few hours away from Yellowstone National Park. The series chronicles the family’s struggle to defend their home from an Indian reservation and land developers. As if their life wasn’t complicated enough, the Duttons also have medical issues, political aspirations, and family secrets stacked against them.
Release Date June 20, 2018
Franchise(s) Yellowstone
Creator(s) Taylor Sheridan , John Linson
Seasons 5
Writers Taylor Sheridan , John Linson
Showrunner Taylor Sheridan
English (US) ·