Kevin Costner’s departure from wasn’t just another Hollywood contract dispute—it became a major talking point for fans, insiders, and even the show's creator, Taylor Sheridan. As the dust settled, season 5, part 2, had to figure out a way to handle the absence of its patriarch, John Dutton III.
The solution? A dramatic off-screen death.
For some, this abrupt exit felt like a betrayal of both the character and the actor. For others, it was a necessary evil to keep the show moving forward.
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