The actor confirmed he was leaving the Paramount Network show after reports surfaced about behind-the-scenes conflict

Yes, it appears that John Dutton really is dead. At the start of the ninth episode, John Dutton is found dead in the bathroom of the Montana governor’s mansion, with a gunshot wound to the head. As Kevin Costner’s face wasn't shown directly, fans not wanting to believe he could be dead thought this could be a misdirection.

A whole lotta people tuned in to watch Yellowstone’s Season 5, Part 2, premiere Sunday night, but Kevin Costner wasn’t one of them. The actor, who played John Dutton from Season 1 all the way through Season 5,

Fans had a lot to say about the 'Yellowstone' season 5B premiere, which contained a major reveal surrounding the fate of Kevin Costner's character John Dutton

Luke Grimes plays Kayce Dutton, John's youngest son. In real life Grimes auditioned for the main role in the Twilight series of films and landed the role as Elliott Grey, Christian Grey's brother, in the 50 Shades of Grey series.

Kevin Costner said that he didn't quit "Yellowstone," and departed due to scheduling. He hasn't yet seen John Dutton's write-off on the show.

The success of Yellowstone has not only made waves in the world of television but has also influenced fashion trends, sparking a renewed interest in rugged, Western-inspired style. The characters’ iconic wardrobes are as compelling as the story itself,