Warning: The following contains spoilers for the Season 5 finale. Continue reading at your own risk.

John Dutton (Kevin Costner) finally had the dignified funeral he deserved in the Season 5 finale of “Yellowstone” on Sunday. The tough former governor of Montana can now rest peacefully in his ideal coffin, knowing that the ranch he fiercely defended during his life will remain untouched and will not be converted into an undesirable real estate project.

Numerous heartfelt farewells occur in what seems to be the series finale of “Yellowstone” as Dutton is laid to rest and the Yellowstone Ranch is returned to the original Native American owners.

However, the most intense moment comes with the brutal death of Attorney General Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley), who faces the consequences for his part in his father’s demise. His long-anticipated downfall is shocking, primarily due to its extreme violence.

This might not truly signify the end: Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) and John’s daughter Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) are expected to feature in a forthcoming spinoff series. But here’s how the beloved Paramount Network series concluded.

John Dutton laid to rest on Yellowstone Ranch among his ancestors

The final stretch of six episodes began with John Dutton being murdered by hired assassins, followed by a morgue scene after Costner departed the series due to a long-standing disagreement with creator and executive producer Taylor Sheridan. The somber cowboy funeral held on Sunday perfectly encapsulates Dutton’s farewell: it was a small gathering comprised only of family, the bunkhouse team, and a handful of close friends. Jamie was notably absent and unaware of the event.

Rip and the others even excavate John’s final resting place in the ranch cemetery, surrounded by the headstones of his ancestors. He is interred next to his late wife, Evelyn (Gretchen Mol), and their firstborn, Lee (Dave Annable).

Each guest places a white rose on the casket as a symbol of their goodbyes. As Beth contemplates her next move, she leans close to her father’s casket, whispering, “I will avenge you,” before walking away in anguish.

Rip delivers a notable line during the service, telling the preacher, “I think we’re about prayed out. If he ain’t in heaven, then he ain’t going. Or there ain’t one.”

Beth avenges their father by killing Jamie after the funeral

Initially, Jamie appears to escape blame after delivering a convincing public address, promising to find the governor’s killer and asserting that he had no connection to the murdered lawyer Sarah Atwood (Dawn Olivieri), who was responsible for hiring the assassins. His potential involvement with Atwood, his secret lover, would be a greater crime.

However, Jamie’s victory celebration at home is interrupted when Beth confronts him with a tire iron. A ferocious struggle ensues: Jamie temporarily gains the upper hand, only to lose it in typical villainous fashion, then regain control once more.

Just as he seems poised to choke Beth, Rip bursts in, ready to confront Jamie. But Beth asserts her desire to deliver the final blow: she fatally stabs her cold-hearted brother in the chest.

“Look at me,” a bloodied Beth tells the dying Jamie. “I’m going to be the last thing you’ll ever see.”

Law enforcement will be searching for Jamie for quite some time, but the blame will ultimately fall on both Jamie and Atwood’s company, Market Equities.

Kayce sells Yellowstone Ranch for $1.25 per acre, as Elsa Dutton returns to proclaim victory

Kayce cryptically hints at selling Yellowstone towards the end of last week’s episode, and the shrewd Beth eagerly supports the idea. In the finale, Kayce sells Montana’s largest ranch to Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham), the leader of the Confederated Tribes of Broken Rock.

This means the land will revert to the Native American tribe from which the Dutton family originally acquired it. In another twist of irony, Kayce sells it at the extraordinarily low price of $1.25 an acre, reflecting the initial price his ancestors paid. The total sale price for the fictional ranch in Montana rests at $1.1 million, while Kayce and his family retain a small portion for their private residence, away from further storylines.

Rainwater pledges that the property will not be developed and that the deceased Duttons will be honored. “Your family is interred on this land, as are mine. It’s sacred, and we will respect it,” Rainwater declares, assuring that “your family will always have a place here.”

Rainwater intends to designate the area as a sanctuary where nothing will be disturbed.

Construction can take place, and no motor vehicles are permitted. The ancestors of Dutton are pleased with this choice. In a surprising twist, Elsa Dutton (Isabel May), the tragic narrator from the “Yellowstone” prequel series “1883” (who also made an appearance in “1923”), returns to lend her voice and connect the franchise.

“Wild land cannot truly be owned by men. To claim land, you must smother it in concrete and clothe it in buildings,” Elsa expresses. “You have to exploit it to sell it. Unrefined, untamed, and liberated land cannot be possessed.”

What happens to Rip and Beth in ‘Yellowstone’?

Beth heals from her injuries (now with new facial scars) and reunites with Rip, who is busy at their new ranch located just outside Dillon, Montana. They are approximately two hours away from Paradise Valley and will continue to encounter tourists.

Having avenged her father’s death, Beth proposes that they visit a nearby town with a fantastic local bar, completely untouched by unwanted outsiders. The bar even features a hitching post, allowing them to ride in and secure their horses.

“Well, get your horse ready,” Rip responds. Together, they set off for drinks — likely leading to a new chapter in the series.