Yellowstone: Kevin Costner's John Dutton Is Being Mocked After Death

Story by William Earl

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Yellowstone fans outraged as Kevin Costner's John Dutton is unceremoniously written off the show in shocking Season 5 twist.

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Series creator Taylor Sheridan faced backlash for allegedly killing off Costner's character in a way that many viewers found disrespectful and rushed.
Costner was reportedly unavailable for the second half of the season, leading to speculation of behind-the-scenes drama and tensions between the actor and producers.

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Kevin Costner, Taylor Sheridan, Paramount Network, Yellowstone