Why Did ‘Yellowstone’ Get Canceled? Everything We Know

Sadly, Season 5 of Yellowstone will be the hit show’s last rodeo, much to the detriment of fans everywhere. On May 5, 2023, Paramount announced that the show’s fifth season would be its last, much to the shock of viewers everywhere.

Given the show’s status as a certified mega-hit for the Paramount Network, why did Yellowstone get canceled?

Was it due to behind-the-scenes drama with the show’s main star, Kevin Costner? Was the series actually flagging in ratings?

Here’s everything we know about why Yellowstone got canceled.

Two days before the Paramount Network officially announced that Yellowstone had been canceled on May 5, 2023, Entertainment Tonight reported that sources close to the production had learned that Kevin would not be returning to the show after the fifth season.

Was it any shock that the network announced that the show would be canceled following the exit of Yellowstone’s main man?

Of course, the official statement regarding Yellowstone’s cancellation didn’t actually reveal the reason behind the end of the show.

Gossip surrounding the show’s impending end was happening as early as February 2023, with sources telling Deadline that Yellowstone series creator Taylor Sheridan was actually seeking to end the show in its current form and do some sort of sequel with Matthew McConaughey. Plus, there was rumors that Taylor and Kevin were fighting behind-the-scenes.

Someone knows the honest answer as to why Yellowstone was canceled, but the general public is currently in the dark. It could’ve been a combination of the abovementioned factors or just a simple decision to end the show on a high note and move forward with a new story and leading man.

But the bottom line is Yellowstone Season 5 will be the show’s last.

So has Kevin himself responded to the rumors that he’s to blame for Yellowstone‘s cancelation? The actor has yet to comment, but his lawyer did tell Puck News (via Hollywood Life), “As everyone who knows anything about Kevin is well aware, he is incredibly passionate about the show and has always gone way above and beyond to ensure its success.”

Yellowstone Season 5, Part 1 is already available to stream on Paramount Plus, so when does Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2 air? And when is the actual Yellowstone series finale?

Sadly, the impending end of Yellowstone continually remains shrouded in mystery. Supposedly Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2, will premiere sometime in Summer 2023, but take that with a grain of salt until Paramount Network issues an official release date announcement!

Given that there has yet to be an official release date for Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2, there’s also no official date for the Yellowstone series finale.

However, it’s safe to presume that the beloved Paramount Network series about the Dutton Family ranch will air its closing chapters sometime before the end of 2023. So make sure to tune in for the show’s one last rodeo.