Yellowstone: How did John Dutton die? Death explained

Yellowstone season 5 trailer (Image via Youtube/@Yellowstone)
Yellowstone season 5 trailer (Image via Youtube/@Yellowstone)

Yellowstone is one of the most popular American shows. Currently in its fifth season, the first part was released on November 13, 2022, and the second part was released on November 10, 2024.

Kevin Costner is one of the show's main protagonists and portrays John Dutton. Being the head of the Dutton family, John is a gruff, uncompromising rancher always surrounded by threats to his property, and the Dutton legacy while handling political and personal challenges.

As per the show’s current plot, John Dutton is assassinated while sleeping. This is a tragic plot shown in the opening scene of Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2. The attack is carried out by professional agents who frame his death as a suicide.


Additional details about John Dutton’s death

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The death of John Dutton in season 5, part 2, is a significant incident. Sarah Atwood plotted John Dutton's killing by hiring hitmen. The murder takes place in the night when John is asleep in his home. Three balaclava-wearing assassins manage to enter the mansion.

They subdue John with startling efficiency, highlighting the planned nature of the operation. The hitmen then shove him into the lavatory and kill him. John is made to hold the gun they provide, they pull the trigger making it look like he killed himself.

Jamie Dutton voiced a desire for his father's death, although he did not personally cause it, and he later blamed himself, believing John's death was suicide. Sarah's determination to destroy John for her and Jamie's political advantage eventually led to her demise, as her betrayal of the Duttons had a fatal result.

As per the storyline, John's children, Beth and Kayce, swiftly come to his house. This was done to confirm the news that he had passed away at the beginning of the season.

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John was under impeachment and other issues. Due to this, the investigators initially think it is a suicide. However, Beth and Kayce don't think that explanation is credible.

As the story progresses, it becomes clear that John's death may not have been a suicide at all. Beth is convinced Jamie is implicated. He refuses to let the situation go. She believes he played a role in her father's death. She is determined to exact retribution.

In the second part of the season, John's death turns into a major mystery. Beth and Kayce are attempting to find the truth. This propels a large portion of the plot. The family's already strained relationships are made more complex. This is done as the mystery surrounding his death.


Overview of Yellowstone

Yellowstone season 5 trailer (Image via Youtube/@Yellowstone)
Yellowstone season 5 trailer (Image via Youtube/@Yellowstone)

The show is based on the Montana wilderness. It also includes the problems of the Dutton family's massive ranch. They battle land developers, politicians, and competing ranchers while facing personal betrayal and moral quandaries. The family's property is more than just a patch of land, it is a battleground for their survival.

Yellowstone stars Kevin Costner as John Dutton, the family patriarch, and Josh Lucas as his younger self. Kayce Dutton is portrayed by Luke Grimes, while Rhys Alterman plays the younger Kayce. Kelly Reilly plays Beth Dutton, while Kylie Rogers portrays young Beth. Wes Bentley plays Jamie Dutton, while Dalton Baker portrays the younger Jamie.

Read More: Kevin Costner's Yellowstone exit: Everything we know so far

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu