That said, they were honest about how things changed when they went back to the ranch after Costner’s departure and a long break between seasons. Luke Grimes, who plays Kayce, said it took him a beat to get back into the pace of the show.

It was his final ride. “Yellowstone” star Kevin Costner left the show after the first half of the fifth and final season. As the second half of Season 5 is about to premiere (Sunday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m.

Costner drama, here’s a rundown of the full story, or at least everything we know about where things stand with the Dutton family’s patriarch. Yellowstone is famously written by one lone man named Taylor Sheridan who will not accept help.

One thing that's been addressed more than once is Kevin Costner's disappearance from the show. The show's star left during the break between season 5 part 1 and the upcoming part 2, and people have been wondering how show creator Taylor Sheridan would handle it.

Months after Kevin Costner announced he was leaving Yellowstone, the show’s director Christina Voros revealed his character John Dutton’s fate in the series finale.

Yellowstone fans continue to be confused over Kevin Costner's role in the final run of episodes as John Dutton continues to feature in promotional material and director called him "integral"

Luke Grimes said that Kevin Costner was a big presence in 'Yellowstone' and 'not having him around' on the set during the filming 'felt a little different'

Alright, Yellowstone fans, we are days away from the long-awaited Season 5B premiere on the 2024 TV schedule, and I’m feeling antsy. The final episodes of Yellowstone (for now) have been shrouded in secrecy,

Kevin Costner captured the hearts of millions playing Dutton family patriarch John Dutton on Yellowstone and fans are curious if the Oscar award-winning actor will be returning for season 5 part 2 to reprise his role.