‘Yellowstone’ First Look Week: Kayce and Monica Dutton end up in Season 5’s second half
In the “Yellowstone” Season 4 finale, Kayce Dutton (played by Luke Grimes) embarked on a three-day vision quest and shared with his wife Monica (Kelsey Asbille), “I saw the end of us.”
This strong-willed son of John Dutton (Kevin Costner) may have predicted the sorrow that occurred during the initial episodes of “Yellowstone” Season 5 — a tragic car accident that Monica and their son Tate (Brecken Merrill) survived, but which claimed the life of their unborn child named John, after his grandfather.
Despite their heartbreak, Kayce and Monica have navigated their grief and remain the gentle couple we admire in the upcoming second half of the final “Yellowstone” season, which will air on the Paramount Network on November 10 at 8 PM EST/PST. The couple, alongside their son Tate (Brecken Merrill), is featured in this week’s “Yellowstone” preview at YSL News.
Kayce took charge of the Yellowstone ranch as his father ventured into politics and assumed the role of Montana Governor early in Season 5, which premiered in November 2022. However, fans are left puzzled about the direction of the plot and how Costner’s character will exit “Yellowstone” in the upcoming episodes, as these details remain a closely guarded secret.
What prompted Kevin Costner’s departure from ‘Yellowstone’?
Grimes, who is also pursuing a successful career in country music, recognized Costner’s decision to leave “Yellowstone” after a rift related to his choice to develop, direct, and act in the Western film series “Horizon: An American Saga,” the second part of which was delayed following poor box office performance for the first film.
“It’s unfortunate if it changed anything about how (“Yellowstone”) was meant to progress,” Grimes told The Independent in April. “I understand he was busy with his films that were personal projects. At some point, you have to pursue what matters to you.”
Kelsey Asbille honored the final days of filming “Yellowstone” by sharing a photo of the iconic ranch through her rear-view mirror on Instagram last week, captioning it, “To all our Y family past and present, I will love you forever.”
In the concluding episodes of “Yellowstone,” Kayce and Monica will be joined by another dynamic duo — Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) and the spirited Dutton daughter Beth (Kelly Reilly).
For a thorough recap of “Yellowstone,” tune in to Paramount Network’s “Yellowstone” Labor Day Weekend marathon, which kicks off Friday at 10 PM EDT/PDT and will also stream on Peacock. Meanwhile, keep an eye on YSL News for more exclusive insights during “Yellowstone” First Look Week.