Yellowstone roared to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, delivering another jaw-dropping character death that had fans buzzing across social media.
The dramatic final episode tied together several major storylines, including Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) selling the iconic Yellowstone ranch back to its original owners, the Broken Rock Indians.
But the biggest shock of the night came when Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) avenged the murder of her father, John Dutton (Kevin Costner), by killing her adopted brother Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley).
In a brutal confrontation, Beth fatally stabbed Jamie in the heart as he nearly choked her, with her husband Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) helping to dispose of the body and preserve the family’s dark legacy.
While the series finale left fans generally divided, many were united in their response to Jamie’s demise, celebrating it as overdue justice.
“I know it’s true, Beth!!!!!! Jamie has been suffering from this beating for years!!!’ declared an enthusiastic fan on X.
Yellowstone roared to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, delivering another jaw-dropping character death that had fans on social media buzzing
The biggest shock of the night came when Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) avenged the murder of her father, John Dutton (Kevin Costner), by killing her adopted brother Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley).
Another said: ‘Jamie got what he deserved!’
One viewer humorously added, “I love that Beth finally put some closure on Jamie, but quietly wish we could have seen Rip with that ass a little more. Just throwing him around wasn’t enough for Jamie’s sorry ass. #Yellowstone.’
However, not everyone was cheering for Beth. Some fans expressed dissent, expressing sympathy for Jamie and criticism of the show’s direction.
‘Death has come to Jamie. But I’m not happy. I’m still Team Jamie,” one viewer shared. ‘John Dutton was not a good man. That family ruined Jamie.”
Another took aim at the series creator: “Dear #TaylorSheridan, Jamie was never the supervillain you wanted us to believe he was. That was cheap. That was lazy. That was predictable.
“Wes Bentley and the character deserved better. You had five seasons to do something better, but you didn’t do it.’
Others focused their anger on Beth herself.
‘Beth Dutton never took an ounce of responsibility for being beaten up as a teenager and asking Jamie – also a teenager – to help cover it up. She hated him for it. Now she killed him and got away with it. She’s the worst. #Yellowstone,” one viewer raged.
While the series finale left fans generally divided, many were united in their response to Jamie’s demise, celebrating it as overdue justice.
The series also confirmed a theory first stated in the 1883 finale, in which an Indian named Spotted Eagle (Graham Greene) said that his people would take back the land after seven generations, which ultimately turned out to be true.
Kayce made a deal with Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birminghan) and sold him the land back dirt cheap for $1.25 an acre – the same price land sold for in 1883 – $1.1 million for the largest ranch in Montana.
@zest674 said: ‘This is a wonderful solution for everyone… and the country,’ while Tiffany (@TiffSmallwood) said: ‘So he’s giving it back to the indigenous people?! Am I misunderstanding this? #Yellowstone #YellowstoneTV.”
@iLEADFARMER said: ‘I KNEW IT! Kayce is selling the ranch back to the Broken Rock Reservation! The prophecy from 1883, when James Dutton was originally given the land, is about to come true!!!!’
‘They cut their palms with a knife during a ceremony. They are now brothers to each other and the country. After seven generations, what was said in the 19th century became reality!’ tweeted @TheWSB.
Sandra Trolinger said, “Kasey and his family are protected and the ranch lives on as it should, wild and free. Bravo!’
Kayce made a deal with Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birminghan) and sold him the land back dirt cheap for $1.25 an acre – the same price land sold for in 1883 – $1.1 million for the largest ranch in Montana.
@zest674 said: ‘This is a wonderful solution for everyone… and the country,’ while Tiffany (@TiffSmallwood) said: ‘So he’s giving it back to the indigenous people?! Am I misunderstanding this? #Yellowstone #YellowstoneTV.”
@LilMar68 said, “Kayce, I’m so freaking proud of you,” adding the hashtags #YellowstoneTV #Yellowstone
@LilMar68 said, “Kayce, I’m so freaking proud of you,” adding the hashtags #YellowstoneTV #Yellowstone
Tangee B (@DejaCQQ99) said, “That was a powerful scene,” referring to the scene where Jamie negotiates the sale of the ranch.
@The_WSB said: ‘The promise made 7 generations ago is coming true! All that palm cutting was painful! #YellowstoneTV #Yellowstone.”
The Yellowstone saga continues with season 2 of the prequel series 1923, debuting on February 23.