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John Dutton's Controversial Yellowstone Season 5 Death Scene Explained
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Kieran Fisher)
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Yellowstone's shocking season 5 finale leaves fans fuming over John Dutton's controversial death, as the director spills the behind-the-scenes scoop.
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- Showrunner Taylor Sheridan deliberately wrote Kevin Costner's character John Dutton to die in a way that would 'piss people off' and spark intense fan reactions.
- Director Stephen Kay revealed the episode's final moments were designed to be ambiguous, leaving viewers questioning whether Dutton is truly dead or if he'll make a surprise return next season.
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Kevin Costner, John Dutton, Taylor Sheridan, Stephen Kay, Yellowstone, Yellowstone