As Yellowstone gears up to resume its fifth and final season this November on Paramount Network, fans are eagerly anticipating the fate of the fierce and uncompromising Beth Dutton. Kelly Reilly, who portrays Beth, recently opened up about her character’s journey in the back half of the season, offering a handful of hints while maintaining an air of mystery as to her explosive character’s fate, which is extremely ambiguous following the confirmation Kevin Costner would not be returning.
In a conversation with TVLine, Reilly revealed, “I mean, I know the ending of the show, which I’ve known for six years. We all knew what the ending would be. We’re going to film that this summer.” Despite this foreknowledge, Reilly remains in the dark about the specifics of Beth’s storyline conclusion. “But what would I hope for her?” she pondered. “Peace, I think.” Beth, who is known for her relentless and sometimes destructive nature, might seem an unlikely candidate for peace. Reilly acknowledges this, saying: