One Of The Biggest Yellowstone Mysteries About Kevin Costner’s John Dutton III Can Be Solved In The Next 2 Months

As Yellowstone wraps up its main series and John Dutton III’s (Kevin Costner) story comes to an end, one major mystery surrounding his family could soon be resolved. The Yellowstone franchise, which spans multiple generations of the Dutton family, continues its exploration of their rich history through the prequel series 1923. While Yellowstone is finished with its core storyline, 1923 still holds the key to solving lingering questions about John Dutton III’s lineage, and with the upcoming second and final season of 1923, fans may finally get the answers they’ve been waiting for.

The 1923 series takes a closer look at the Duttons before John became the patriarch, with the events unfolding during the early 20th century. As 1923 heads into its final season, there’s one important question that needs to be addressed: Who are John Dutton III’s grandparents?

Until now, the show has kept the identity of John’s grandparents a secret. In the first season, John Dutton Sr. (James Badge Dale) was assumed to be John III’s great-grandfather, but his sudden death in Episode 4 created confusion. With no son named John to carry on the family name, speculation swirled that John Sr.’s son, Jack (Darren Mann), might be the father of John II, John III’s father. However, complications arose when Elizabeth (Michelle Randolph) was injured during a shootout, leading to doubts about her ability to have children, which further clouded the mystery.

Despite these obstacles, there’s still a possibility that Elizabeth could have a child, and if she does, Jack could be the father of John II, ultimately making Jack John III’s grandfather. Alternatively, if Elizabeth is unable to conceive, the storyline opens up the possibility that Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) and Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer) could be the parents of John II, with Spencer naming his son after his late brother. Either way, the identity of John Dutton III’s grandfather remains a critical puzzle piece in the family’s history.

This mystery needs to be resolved by 1923 Season 2, as the show is perfectly positioned to answer this question before it ends. Elsa’s (Isabel May) opening narration in the pilot made it clear that one of James Dutton’s (Tim McGraw) three sons survives to carry on the family line. If 1923 doesn’t clarify which son this refers to, it would break a promise made in the very first episode. Not solving the mystery of John Dutton III’s family line could leave audiences feeling unsatisfied, as they’ve been expecting this answer since the series began.

While the upcoming 1944 spinoff could potentially explore more about the Duttons, leaving this mystery unresolved in 1923 would feel like a missed opportunity. The Yellowstone franchise thrives on exploring the multi-generational saga of the Dutton family, and wrapping up this story thread would be a fitting way to bring 1923 to a close. Fans are eager for answers, and with only two months left for 1923 to air, the clock is ticking for the show to solve this crucial mystery.