What happened to Steve Hendon in Yellowstone? Character explored in depth

A Livestock Agent for the Montana Livestock Association, James Jordan plays the role of Steve Hendon in Yellowstone. His character is shown to be one of the closest associates of the Duttons and throughout the series he is portrayed as a loyal ally of them.

While he is designated as a livestock agent, his role authorizes him to act as someone who deals with all the issues that happen between the ranchers and the government along with handling livestock duties.

His character was introduced in Yellowstone Season 2 and right from his introduction, he has been associated with major plot points that were explored both in the second and third season. Hendon was last seen in Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 1 and he was kept alive till the end of the show.

Let us now explore Steve Hendon’s character in Yellowstone and what all plot points he has been associated with in the show.

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Steve Hendon killed two people in Yellowstone Season 3

Since his introduction in Yellowstone Season 2, Hendon was seen to be mostly collaborating with the character of Kyce Dutton who was the head of the livestock in the Dutton family. Since Hendon had to deal with the issues between the ranchers and other external bodies like the regulatory authorities and land developers, he was often shown to be taking up aggressive approaches, which affected his relationship and dynamic with other characters.

In season 2, Hendon accidentally kills a young man while during a confrontation. This sets up the premise of his character study in regards to moral dilemma and his own relationship with violence when it comes to handling his livestock duties.

Hendon’s major story arc comes in Yellowstone Season 3 when he murders two men who allegedly assaulted a barrel racer. This incident affects both his personal and professional life. Jamie Dutton, who was the livestock commissioner then, helps Hendon cover up the whole incident, which further complicates things for him.

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Who plays the role of Steve Hendon in Yellowstone?

James Jordan plays the role of Steve Hendon in Yellowstone. An American actor, Jordan was born in Houston, Texas. Besides Yellowstone, Jordan has been associated with various other projects including episodes of shows like Veronica Mars, Cold Case, Without a Trace, 24, Good Morning, Killer, I'm Dying Up Here etc. His recent projects include recurring roles in Mayor of Kingstown and 1883. He also has main roles in Special Ops: Lioness and Landman.

Jordan has acted in films as well. Some of his movies include Til Parole Do Us Part, Best Night Ever, The Endless, Those Who Wish Me Dead, Message from the King, Destroyer etc. Jordan has also given voice to the character of Freddie Calhoun in the video game L.A. Noire.

Yellowstone can be streamed on Paramount+.

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