Will there be a Yellowstone season 6? Exploring the possibility based on everything we know so far

Neo-Western fans around the globe have been hoping for a Yellowstone season 6 since before the finale for season 5 of the show aired via Paramount this weekend. For a long time, creator and showrunner Taylor Sheridan pitched season 5 as the final chapter of the series. But there might be more stories to tell.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for Yellowstone.

At the end of Yellowstone season 5, the Dutton family saved their ranch, and Beth killed Jamie after a face-off. Despite the ending, Paramount has not announced Yellowstone season 6 yet. Initially, the series was supposed to be tailored into a spinoff with actor Matthew McConaughey as its focus. However, the project never materialized, leaving the fate of the Yellowstone universe undecided.

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Is Yellowstone over? Plot dynamics explored

Season 5 of Yellowstone has come to an end, seemingly bringing the characters' stories to a close before the possibility of Yellowstone season 6. At the beginning of season 5, the titular character, John Dutton, met an untimely demise. This was due to actor Kevin Costner exiting the series in favor of his own Western franchise film, Horizon. In the storyline, Dutton was assassinated in a bathroom, leaving his children behind to piece together their situation.

Beth suspected her brother Jamie of the crime since he had once planned to eliminate both his sister and their father. However, it was later revealed that it was Jamie's girlfriend Sarah Atwood who was behind the hit.

After a gripping season of grief and betrayal, the Dutton family finally found a semblance of peace in the final episode. Thomas Rainwater bought the ranch and set it up as a wildlife conservation estate. Kayce and his family also settled on the Dutton family ranch to tend to a small herd of their own. On the other hand, Beth and Rip bought a new ranch in Montana, giving most characters a satisfactory ending story.

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Will there be a Yellowstone season 6?

At present, there is a possibility that the Yellowstone universe might be continued, but it is unclear if a sequel series might be developed or if the network might go in favor of Yellowstone season 6. Reportedly, creator Taylor Sheridan is working on a prequel for the series but has not received the green light for production from Paramount.

A few of the cast members have spoken out about the story continuing in a possible Yellowstone season 6. Actor Luke Grimes, who portrays Kayce Dutton, mentioned his thoughts on the story from his character's perspective in a statement for Esquire. He mentioned being open to the possibility of another season but needing a concrete storyline for the current set of characters to go on:

“I’d do it [but] I just don’t understand how it would work once the story ends. Kayce wants to cowboy and be happy with his family. He doesn’t want to kill people anymore. He doesn’t want the weight of a huge mega ranch that isn’t sustainable in today’s times. He wants his little slice of heaven. It’s that simple.”

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Audiences can watch Yellowstone season 5 on cable via the Paramount Network channels or online via Peacock. The previous seasons of the show are also available in select regions on Paramount+.