Yellowstone Season 5 Achieves Record-Low Rotten Tomatoes Score

Yellowstone Season 5 Part 1 may have had its most successful premiere, but it has received its lowest Rotten Tomatoes audience score. It has been over a year since the first half of Yellowstone's final season aired, and there have been rumors of behind-the-scenes drama, potential new cast members, and the announcement of the show's impending conclusion.

The flagship neo-Western series has now begun airing from the beginning on CBS following a rights deal made during the resolved writers' and actors' strikes, attracting numerous new viewers to the world of Yellowstone. Interestingly, both new and longtime fans seem to favor the earlier seasons, and while there is much anticipation for the final episodes, Season 5 of Yellowstone has not received as positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes in comparison to its predecessors.

Yellowstone Season 5 has lowest ever Rotten Tomatoes score

Season 5 of Yellowstone only has a 37% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, which is a significant drop from the previous installments.

You can compare with the full list of the show’s audience ratings below: 

Season 1 – 83%

Season 2 – 90%

Season 3 – 87%

Season 4 – 82%

Season 5 – 37%

Season 5 Part 1 has garnered an 84% rating from critics, revealing a discrepancy in perception between industry professionals and home audiences. The complete Tomatometer scores for the seasons of Yellowstone can be found below:

Season 1 – 57%

Season 2 – 89%

Season 3 – 100%

Season 4 – 91%

Season 5 – 84%

With six episodes still remaining in the final chapter, this number is subject to change. However, some viewers have already formed strong opinions about the show.

One person pointed out that Mr. Sheridan appears to be more focused on selling 6666 steaks than on continuing his once epic storytelling. Another person shared their disappointment, noting that there is not much substance to each episode and that the show has lost its excitement. On the other hand, some people had positive things to say about Season 5 Part 1, with one person describing it as "absolutely brilliant from start to end" and another expressing their love for the characters Rip and Beth.

Get excited for the drop of Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 in November 2024! In the meantime, you can explore our coverage of the show and its spinoffs with the following links:

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Editor's P/S

As a dedicated fan of Yellowstone, I am deeply disappointed by the record-low Rotten Tomatoes score for Season 5 Part 1. The show has consistently delivered high-quality storytelling and captivating characters, but this season seems to have lost its touch. The repetitive storylines and lack of surprising twists have left me feeling underwhelmed. While I understand that the show is building towards its conclusion, I expected more from the writers and producers.

Despite my disappointment, I remain hopeful that Season 5 Part 2 will redeem the show and bring it back to its former glory. I am eager to see how the remaining episodes unfold and whether the writers can address the concerns of the fans. Yellowstone has a strong foundation and a loyal fan base, and I believe it still has the potential to deliver an epic and satisfying conclusion.