The Only Way to End Yellowstone on a High Note? Just Kill Off Everyone Except the Cows
It seems everyone has an idea as to how Yellowstone should end.
The popular TV series brings in millions of viewers thus it's not surprising fans also have their own theory regarding a conclusion. And, according to Reddit, ending Yellowstone is easier than some might have envisioned.
The solution? Kill off every character on Yellowstone, except for the cattle.
The theory asserts that all the main characters of Yellowstone are destined for a sad demise. John Dutton is likely to land in prison or end up dead. Moreover, it appears a similar fate is also reserved for the Dutton offspring.
Jamie and Beth can probably anticipate a similar demise. Meanwhile, Kayce is the most likely to survive and therefore take over the ranch while the outcome is not nearly as optimistic for Beth's lover, Rip Wheeler.
Ultimately, the theory leaves Kayce and Tate as the sole survivors left to preserve the legacy of the Duttons while sharing the land with Rainwater's people. In turn, the sad ending presents a segway for the upcoming 6666 spinoff.
The explanation as to how Yellowstone ends has generated plenty of feedback on Reddit. For the most part, Redditors agree that John is not long for this world. It's been foreshadowed that he'll perish a "cowboy's death" as the land is likely to end up in someone else's hands by the end of Yellowstone. But who?
Of course, it's impossible for Beth or Jamie to inherit the property if they are not alive. While both characters have made a case in the past for deserving the Yellowstone Ranch there is also plenty of evidence that they'll fail to receive it. Furthermore, if Beth is to die as a result of the feud with her brother, Jamie, most believe this would trigger a reaction from Rip that would also be fatal.
Then, there are the youngsters to consider. It's already been presented by many Redditors that Tate is one of the best candidates to one day lead the Dutton Ranch. Moreover, many wonder how Carter could also factor into the story, perhaps even getting adopted by Kayce and Monica Dutton. Nevertheless, this only occurs if both Rip and Beth go, along with the forecasted death of Monica.
Be that as it may, some argue on Reddit that killing off so many characters would annoy and aggravate a lot of folks. Besides, TV shows with a similar ending (Dexter , for example) are generally not well received by audiences. Taylor Sheridan has worked exhaustively to create this Yellowstone universe, so why would he also destroy it in an instant?
In the end, Yellowstone may not conclude with everyone in the Dutton family dying, but it's also not out of the realm of possibilities.