Record-Breaking Night, 'Yellowstone' Premiere Leaves Fans Thrilled

The 2024 premiere/encores of Yellowstone aired on CBS and eight cable networks, surpassing the 2022 Season 5A premiere, which featured only seven cable networks.

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The premiere wasted no time revealing John Dutton's tragic fate—a fatal gunshot wound.

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Initial suspicion of suicide was later dismissed when it was revealed he was killed by a vixen (played by Dawn Olivieri), orchestrating Jamie’s (Wes Bentley) supposed desires.

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Kevin Costner officially announced in June 2024 that he wouldn’t return for Yellowstone's conclusion, marking the end of an iconic era for the series.

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The final six episodes of Yellowstone will conclude the Dutton family's saga, setting the stage for a contemporary spinoff.

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The premiere shattered expectations, pulling in record viewership numbers and proving the enduring appeal of the Dutton family drama.

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Dawn Olivieri’s character delivered a shocking twist, becoming the key to John Dutton’s demise and leaving fans in disbelief.

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As Yellowstone approaches its end, fans brace for a dramatic conclusion to a series that has become a cultural phenomenon.

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