The beginning of the end of the Yellowstone season 5, part 1 finale aired on January 1, 2023), its first episode has arrived. Unfortunately, its cast will be one person short, but the Paramount Network neo-Western drama TV series is set to end with a bang as the Dutton family's story comes to a close (for now). Rumors state that Paramount is eyeing a renewal for Yellowstone, but season 6 has not been confirmed as of the writing of this article.

Previous reports stated that Paramount would order a Yellowstone sequel series starring Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton, Cole Ha as Rip Wheeler, and Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, but that idea might have been scraped for Yellowstone season 6.

As mentioned above, the cast of Yellowstone season 5, part 2 does not feature one prominent star — Kevin Costner. Costner reportedly left Yellowstone a few months following the season 5, part 1 finale because of scheduling conflicts, creative differences, contract disputes, and more. So, Costner's character, John Dutton III, will not be around to close out the Taylor Sheridan series. Other figures, like Kelly Reilly's Beth Dutton, Cole Ha's Rip Wheeler, Luke Grimes' Kayce Dutton, Wes Bentley's Jamie Dutton, Kelsey Asbille's Monica Long Dutton, and Gil Birmingham's Thomas Rainwater will appear in the episodes to give the characters closure.

Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 9 Will Release On November 10, 8 pm ET On Paramount Network

The Premiere Will Also Air On CBS

Six hundred and eighty days following the airing of Yellowstone season 5, episode 8, "A Knife and No Coin," Taylor Sheridan's TV show returns with season 5, episode 9, "Desire Is All You Need," on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The season 5, part 2 premiere will drop at 8 pm ET on the Paramount Network on November 10. However, the good news is that "Desire Is All You Need" will be available to watch at different times on that Sunday and will be available to stream on services such as Philo, fuboTV, Sling, and Hulu Live TV (per Syracuse.com).

Following the release of Yellowstone season 5, part 2 on November 10 at 8 pm on the Paramount Network, CBS will air the episode at 10 pm ET on the same day (according to USA Today). It's unclear if CBS will continue airing new episodes of Yellowstone two hours after they debut on the Paramount Network or if the premiere is just a special occasion. Whatever the case, Paramount is seemingly trying to make it easier for fans to watch the neo-Western drama. Yellowstone season 5, part 2's streaming date is unknown, though. It'll likely come to Peacock sometime after the finale.

Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2 Will Continue To Air On Sundays Until Its Finale

Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2 Has 6 Episodes

The good news is that Yellowstone season 5, part 2 will air on the Paramount Network with no breaks. So, all six episodes will be dropped on consecutive Sundays, with the finale airing on December 15 at 8 pm ET on the Paramount Network. Given that the viewers had to wait almost two years for Yellowstone season 5, episode 9, it makes sense why there are no breaks. While not having to wait a long time for all the episodes is exciting, it also means that the ending of Yellowstone will arrive faster. Fans should prepare to say goodbye in mid-December 2024.

What To Expect From The Final Episodes Of Yellowstone Season 5

The War Between Beth & Jamie Is On

Since Kevin Costner exited Yellowstone ahead of the season 5, part 2 premiere, episode 9 will have to explain his character's absence. Many theorize that John Dutton III will die offscreen during the hour. Whether he dies in an accident, is murdered, or dies of natural causes remains to be seen, but death seems like the best option for the Dutton family's patriarch's ending. Even before Costner left the neo-Western drama, some speculated that John would die by the series finale.

Aside from the Costner of it all, Yellowstone season 5, part 2 should feature the fallout from Jamie Dutton impeaching his father. Jamie and Beth want each other dead, meaning the episodes will be full of bloodshed. The Dutton family war might have an obvious winner in Yellowstone, but the TV show's final episodes promise to be exciting and shocking.

Sources: Syracuse.com, USA Today