Jamie Dutton is a character from Yellowstone, played by Wes Bentley. He often faces many problems with his family, especially the never-ending battle with his sister, Beth Kelly Reilly. Some fans believe that there could be another enemy secretly waiting for Jamie, his assistant Kate, played by Maria Julian.
Fans have noted a series of events where Kate's actions, or lack thereof, seem to feed the already incendiary attacks by Beth towards Jamie. This has fueled speculation that Kate might be working toward a more active role in Jamie's continued slide toward downfall.
There are also points brought forward regarding Kate's behavior allowing Beth to enter Jamie's office unannounced and resulting in major fights. The idea for that varies from just watching to even assisting Beth. With Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2 happening now, people are asking: Is Jamie going to fail for sure, and is Kate involved in the plan?
While a majority seem to have concluded that yes, Jamie will most likely be taken down as the two women ally together, there is the need to explore the matter. So, let's peek closer at what the fans have found and what it entails for the future Dutton family story.
Beth Dutton and Jamie’s assistant may ally against Jamie at Yellowstone
The long fight that Beth and Jamie have waged has worsened in recent seasons. Beth believes that Jamie intended to have their father John Dutton (Kevin Costner) killed. In turn, this blame has made their sour history even worse, which includes Jamie's part in Beth's sterilization during a teenage abortion.
Kate, who is Jamie's assistant, is a key person in this fight. Fans on Reddit have seen how Kate always lets Beth walk into Jamie's office without knocking, even though the siblings don’t get along well.
Theories about Kate's motives abound. A viewer said that she enjoys the chaos, perhaps. Some believe that Kate and Beth secretly team up because Kate appears to deliberately ignore Jamie's requests for her. The repeated behavior has led to the notion that Beth might use Kate's influence to get back at someone.
Jamie Dutton is the family outcast in Yellowstone
Jamie has always been the odd one out in the Dutton family. From finding out he was adopted to constantly trying to gain power within the family, Jamie's actions often lead to many issues with his siblings.
Fans believe that his assistant's uninterested behavior might show how lonely Jamie is. In Yellowstone Season 5, this story becomes more intense as Jamie deals with accusations from Beth and struggles with his political ambitions.
Kate's character isn't very clear, but she might suggest that Jamie isn't great at making loyal friends. As Beth becomes more outspoken, some viewers think Kate could be a surprising ally to Beth in her quest for revenge.
As Jamie Wes Bentley mentioned about the challenges his character faces:
“Jamie is fighting for his place in the family, but he’s also his own worst enemy.”
Jamie's internal conflicts could be intensified by being let down by those he trusts.
What might happen next for Jamie in Yellowstone?
As Yellowstone progresses, fans are excited to find out if Jamie will face challenges and if Kate will be involved. Some think Kate's choices could lead to a big surprise when she teams up with Beth to counter Jamie's moves.
Others claim she's only an opportunist and enjoys the mayhem from a distance. Beth's relentless pursuit of revenge and Jamie's precarious position as it worsens guarantee some dramatic continuation of Season 5, Part 2.
With new alliances born and old wounds reopened, there are more explosions in the saga of the Dutton family.
Watch Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2 on Paramount every Sunday. The episodes will be available to stream on Paramount+ the following Monday.