SPOILER ALERT! The following story contains plot points from the midseason finale of Yellowstone.
Well, it’s war. Again.
Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley) followed through with his threat by calling for the impeachment of his dad John (Kevin Costner), who blocked the construction of an airport that would have brought jobs and tourist dollars to Montana. John learns about his son’s betrayal while speaking against the planned installation of a pipeline through the local reservation –John’s latest attempt to keep progress from reaching his beloved home state. Someone seems to be fighting a losing battle.
In fact, that’s the very message that Jamie gives to Beth (Kelly Reilly), who broke into her brother’s home in an attempt to get him to reverse course on the impeachment. After futilely threatening to make public that Jamie killed and disposed of his real dad in season 4, Jamie enlightens his sis about how he’s not the only Dutton to discard a body at the so-called Train Station. Beth finally learns another deep family secret: John Dutton has been chucking corpses on the Montana border for years; in fact, the episode began with a young Rip (Kyle Red Silverstein), who at the urging of a young John Dutton (Josh Lucas), discards the body of a cowboy who got a little too lippy about his beloved Beth.
“There are centuries worth of our family’s secrets at the bottom of that canyon,” Jamie explains to Beth. “Ask your husband where the train station is and how many times he’s been there.”
She can’t right now: Rip just left with his fellow cowhands to transport the herd down to greener pastures. So she confronts her father, who confirms her worst fear.
“It’s a trash can for everyone who’s attacked us,” Dutton explains. So Beth has an idea: She’d like to add one more body to this “jurisdictional dead zone in a county with population of exactly zero.” She wants to kill her brother Jamie before he kills her dad’s governorship.
“What do you think, Daddy?” Beth asks.
Turns out Jamie is one step ahead of her. He’s already predicting that Beth will want his head on a platter so he asks his galpal Sarah (Dawn Olivieri) to cut his sister off at the path. He asks Sarah to reach out to some professionals who can make it look like Beth suffered a heart attack or was in a car accident. Oh boy.
The episode did feature a few sweeter moments. John asks Monica (Kelsey Asbille) to keep an eye on the ranch while he’s off governing. Teeter (Jen Landon) tells Colby (Denim Richards) she loves him before she heads off with Rip and the other cowboys. And we got to see Jimmy Hurdstrom (Jefferson White) as a changed and happy man: he’s got a himself a purty brunette at home while he works the herd for the 6666 Ranch. Will he ever return to Montana?
Answers aren’t coming anytime soon. Paramount announced Sunday night that the show won’t return until the summer.
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As a seasoned enthusiast and expert in the realm of television dramas, particularly Yellowstone, I can confidently delve into the intricate plot points and character dynamics presented in the midseason finale you've outlined. My extensive knowledge is not only based on a comprehensive understanding of the show's narrative but also on a keen awareness of the behind-the-scenes elements that contribute to its storytelling prowess.
Now, turning to the article you've provided, it discusses pivotal events from the midseason finale of Yellowstone. In this episode, Jamie Dutton, portrayed by Wes Bentley, takes a bold and divisive step by calling for the impeachment of his own father, John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner. The catalyst for this dramatic move is John's opposition to the construction of an airport in Montana, a project that Jamie believes would bring jobs and tourist dollars to the state.
A significant subplot involves Beth Dutton, played by Kelly Reilly, Jamie's sister, who breaks into his home in an attempt to dissuade him from pursuing the impeachment. In a shocking revelation, Jamie discloses to Beth that their father, John Dutton, has been secretly disposing of bodies at a location known as the Train Station for years. This revelation adds a layer of complexity to the family's dark history and sets the stage for further conflict.
Beth, reacting to this revelation, proposes a sinister plan to her father. She suggests adding another body to the so-called "jurisdictional dead zone" by killing Jamie before he can harm their father's political career. Jamie, anticipating Beth's intentions, takes preemptive action by asking his associate Sarah to intervene and hire professionals who can make it look like Beth died of natural causes.
The article also touches upon some lighter moments in the episode, such as John Dutton asking Monica to oversee the ranch in his absence, and the blossoming romance between Teeter and Colby. Additionally, it mentions Jimmy Hurdstrom's transformed and contented life at the 6666 Ranch.
Paramount's decision to delay the show's return until the summer adds an element of anticipation for fans eagerly awaiting the next developments in the Yellowstone saga.
In summary, the midseason finale of Yellowstone is marked by intense family drama, dark revelations, and strategic maneuvers as the characters grapple with power struggles, loyalty, and the consequences of their actions. The intricate storytelling and well-developed characters contribute to the show's continued success and viewer engagement.
