How to Watch All of ‘Yellowstone’ Season 5, Part 2
The long-awaited return of Yellowstone Season 5 finally arrived, bringing back the fierce and unrelenting Beth Dutton, played by Kelly Reilly. Beth is back in action, complete with her signature sharp tongue and unwavering determination to bring down her brother. However, this season’s biggest shocker is the absence of Kevin Costner, who plays John Dutton III.
Over the summer, Costner officially confirmed his departure from the hit Paramount Network series, leaving fans questioning what’s next for Yellowstone. Season 5, initially set for a two-part format with 14 episodes, took an extended break in early 2023 due to behind-the-scenes conflicts, including reported scheduling disagreements between Costner and showrunner Taylor Sheridan. The situation escalated further with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, delaying the show’s return even more.
Despite the hurdles, Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 finally premiered in November 2024, allowing the series to conclude its dramatic arc. Paramount Network had initially planned to wrap up production in 2023, but Costner’s exit and the industry-wide strikes created significant delays. Once the strikes ended, Paramount quickly resumed production, aiming to air the second half of the season without further setbacks.
However, just as fans were preparing for Yellowstone’s return, Costner dropped another bombshell. On June 20, 2024, he posted a video message on Instagram, officially announcing that he would not be returning for Season 5 Part 2 or any future installments of the series. He expressed gratitude for the journey and appreciation for the fans, but made it clear that his time as John Dutton had come to an end. Despite his departure, Paramount released a trailer for Part 2 featuring Costner’s character, though he does not actually appear in any of the new episodes.
As of November 10, 2024, Yellowstone continued its weekly episode rollout, leading up to the highly anticipated finale on December 15. The second half of Season 5 consists of six episodes, released as follows:
- Episode 9: “Desire Is All You Need” – November 10, 2024
- Episode 10: “The Apocalypse of Change” – November 17, 2024
- Episode 11: “Three Fifty-Three” – November 24, 2024
- Episode 12: “Counting Coup” – December 1, 2024
- Episode 13: “Give the World Away” – December 8, 2024
- Episode 14: “Life Is a Promise” – December 15, 2024
For those looking to catch up, previous seasons of Yellowstone, as well as Part 1 of Season 5, are available for streaming on Paramount+ in the UK. Despite Costner’s exit, Yellowstone pushed forward, ensuring fans could witness the conclusion of this beloved saga.
