Unleashing the Wild: Kevin Costner's Explosive Clash with Yellowstone's John Dutton in Season 2

As they prepare to go their separate ways, Taylor Sheridan, the creator of Yellowstone, reflects on Kevin Costner's concerns about John Dutton's character development in season 2. The popular neo-Western series follows the story of Dutton, the owner of the largest ranch in Montana, and his family as they face various threats to their land and internal power struggles. While season 1 received mixed reviews, season 2 showed great improvement and was met with positive reception.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Taylor Sheridan addressed the rumors of a feud between him and Kevin Costner during the production of Yellowstone. He clarified that there was only one disagreement between them, which was about John's character arc in season 2. However, they had a productive conversation and resolved the issue. Read below to find out more about Sheridan's explanation.

I never had that conversation with Kevin. During season two, there was a moment when he expressed his frustration with the direction his character was taking. I reminded him that I had previously explained that the essence of the show is akin to The Godfather set in a vast Montana ranch. It shouldn't come as a surprise that there would be violence involved, just like in The Godfather. However, what Kevin has really focused on is Dutton's unwavering commitment to his family and his way of life. Dutton's flaw lies in his resistance to adapt to changing times and explore new sources of revenue for the ranch. Perhaps Kevin had a valid point about season two deviating from this aspect. However, in season three, we made a conscious effort to bring the focus back to these core elements. It's worth noting that Kevin won a Golden Globe for his performance last year, so I believe that our approach is indeed effective.

Yellowstone Season 3 Was A Game-Changer For The Show

According to Sheridan, the subsequent years for Yellowstone were not only successful, but season 3 marked a significant turning point for the show. While season 2 received better reviews compared to season 1's 56 percent approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, season 3 went on to achieve an impressive rare 100 percent rating on the review aggregate. Although it wasn't the season that earned Costner his Golden Globe, its remarkable success certainly brought the show into the spotlight for awards consideration in season 4.

The season 4 premiere of Yellowstone drew in a significant number of viewers, nearly doubling the ratings of the previous season's premiere with 12.7 million viewers. This trend of success continued with the finale, which became the highest-rated cable TV episode in five years. Despite season 5's premiere falling slightly short of season 4's numbers, it still received positive reviews from critics. As the series nears its conclusion and prepares to set up a sequel starring Matthew McConaughey, it will be interesting to see how the remaining episodes are received and whether fans of the Dutton family storyline will be satisfied.

Source: THR