The end is near forYellowstone(at least, this version of it), and although most of the scenes teased in the season 5, part 2 trailer have been shown in episodes 9 through 13, at least seven moments have yet to air. With only oneepisode remaining inYellowstoneseason 5, these unseen sequences should be a part of the finale. Based on context clues and a bit of detective work,it seems clear how most of these seven scenes will play a part in theYellowstoneseason 5 finalein December 2024 on the Paramount Network.
AYellowstonespinoff series starring Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler is officially in the works, with Taylor Sheridan in the driver’s seat. More familiar faces are expected to appear in theYellowstonecontinuation.
DuringtheYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 premiere, the audience learned that Sarah hired assassins to kill John Dutton. Kevin Costner’s exit prompted his character’s death and influenced how the rest of the season would play out. Beth and Kayce deduced that Jamie and Sarah were behind John’s death; the very assassins Sarah hired to take out John killed her; and the Dutton family is at risk of losing the ranch heading into the finale. As one can tell,the finale has many storylines to address,and we already know a little about them, thanks totheYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 trailer.
7Kayce & Chief Rainwater Making A Blood Pact
Will Kayce Sell The Ranch To Rainwater In The Yellowstone Season 5 Finale?
One of the most memorable scenesin theYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 traileris the one between Kayce and Chief Rainwater. Rainwater says, “This knife wears my blood,” before cutting the palm of his hand. Kayce then takes the knife from the chief of the Broken Rock Reservation and claims, “This knife wears mine,” before assumingly cutting his own hand.Rainwater states, “We are brothers now.“Even though the video doesn’t explain what leads to this exchange, the events ofYellowstoneseason 5, episode 13 suggest how this blood pact comes to be.
Bella Hadid’s Yellowstone Cameo Explained: Who She Plays & Why It’s Controversial
Bella Hadid makes a surprise appearance in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone season 5, part 2, but her cameo has been controversial among viewers.
Kayce implies atthe end ofYellowstoneseason 5, episode 13thathe has a plan to save the ranch.He poses a hypothetical question to his sister — if Beth were to sell her $300,000 car to Kayce for only $1, and he registered it, would the sales tax be based on what he paid or the car’s value? Beth confirms it’s the first option. Kayce smiles and starts to drive away when Beth realizes what her brother is thinking.
Beth stops Kayce and asks him, “Who?” Kayce tells her to give him a day to “make sure.” Beth, ecstatic, kisses Kayce on the cheek and thanks him before leaving. Monica, sitting in the passenger seat, questions Kayce about what the two siblings were talking about, and he reveals that his plan to save the ranch is to give it away intheYellowstoneseries finale. Many believe thatKayce is referring to Rainwater and the Broken Rock Reservation,which explains the bloody scene in the trailer.
6Jamie Grabbing A Gun Out Of His Car
Jamie Takes Charge
TheYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 trailer contains various moments that fans can only see a flash of,including one sinister scene featuring Jamie. The black sheep ofthe Dutton familygrabs a gun out of his car. Jamie then exits it, with a serious look on his face. Unfortunately, the video stops there.
YellowstoneSeason 5 Episode #
9
10
“The Apocalypse of Change”
11
12
13
“Give the World Away”
14
“Life Is a Promise”
Taylor Sheridan
July 09, 2025
The scene of Jamie grabbing a gun wasn’t shown in the first five episodes of the second part of the neo-Western drama’s fifth season. As a result, it will take place during the finale.Beth’s war with Jamie inYellowstoneseason 5, part 2must end in the last episode, and many suspect that this family feud can only end in bloodshed.Some fans predict Beth will kill Jamiewhen all is said and done, but based on the trailer, Jamie isn’t going down without a fight.
5Rip Setting A Car On Fire
RIp Enlists Lloyd’s Help To Light A Car On Fire
One of the most shocking moments in theYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 trailer is Rip setting a car on fire. Since Rip has yet to do so (one would remember this scene), it appearsTaylor Sheridan is saving all of Cole Hauser’s character’s action scenes for the finale.Rip’s story has been pushed to the background in recent episodes. So, him lighting a car in the show’s last episode will hopefully make up for the lack of Rip inYellowstoneseason 5, part 2.
Perhaps Jamie is inside [the car] and Rip kills his brother-in-law.
The video never reveals who the blazed car belongs to, but some believe it’s Jamie’s.It does look quite similar to Jamie’s vehicle,and since Rip takesBeth’s side against Jamie inYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, it won’t be surprising if the car is Jamie’s. Perhaps Jamie is inside and Rip kills his brother-in-law. Or he’s getting rid of evidence. Whatever the case, fans must wait until the finale to learn why Rip sets a car on fire and then drives away with Lloyd in the passenger’s seat.
4Someone Getting Pushed Off A Cliff
The Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2 Trailer Suggests Rip Kills Someone
Another unseen moment fromtheYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 trailerfeatures a man pushing another person (who appears to be tied up) off a cliff. The video shows Rip promising to protect the ranch at all costs right before the scene in question,suggesting Rip is the perpetrator.Looking back on Rip’s history, it’s easy to believe that he’s the one who kills someone in the trailer.
Perhaps losing almost everything he has in the penultimate episode ofYellowstoneseason 5 makes Rip snap, resulting in the mayhem concerning his character in the finale.
TheYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 teaser confirms that Rip will cause chaosduring the finale. He’s lighting cars on fire and possibly pushing someone off a cliff. Rip’s actions all seemingly come back to him wanting to protect his family and the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. Perhaps losing almost everything he has inthe penultimate episode ofYellowstoneseason 5makes Rip snap, resulting in the mayhem concerning his character in the finale.
3Beth & Rip Talking About The Ranch’s Future
Beth Wants To Give Up
In one of the calmer moments in theYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 trailer, Beth and Rip discuss the ranch’s future.Beth, defeated, tells her husband, “I can’t do this anymore.“Rip responds, “Well, you’re gonna have to, honey. Or we’re going to lose this place.” Beth has been determined to save her family’s land sinceYellowstoneseason 5, episode 11, but everything seems to catch up to her in the finale.
Bella Hadid
Sadie
This scene’s presence in the finale is a bit confusing based on the ending ofYellowstoneseason 5, episode 13. Beth is supposed to have hope now that her brother might have figured out how to save the ranch. Instead, Beth is more defeated than ever during the moment between her and Rip in theYellowstonefinale.Perhaps Kayce’s plan fails,resulting in Beth’s solemn demeanor.
2Mo & Others Riding On Horseback At Night
The Broken Rock Reservation Is Up To Something
Chief Rainwater and Mo haven’t had a significant presence in the episodescompared to otherYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 characters. However, that will all change during the finale. As mentioned above, Rainwater and Kayce will make a blood pact, but Mo and other members of the Broken Rock Reservation also take charge inYellowstoneseason 5, episode 14.
Yellowstone Season 5 May Have Created A Continuity Error With A Character Retcon
After waiting almost two years for Yellowstone season 5, part 2, it might have been easy for the audience to miss one error in the premiere.
During one scene in theYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 trailer, Mo and the others gather on horseback at night. Their faces are painted, and they look like they’re on a mission. Like many other moments in the video, what Mo is up to is unknown. However, the nighttime horse ride is likelyconnected to the construction of the pipeline on the Broken Rock Reservation.InYellowstoneseason 5’s penultimate episode, Rainwater tells Mo, “It’s hard to build a pipeline if you don’t have any pipe,” suggesting they will sabotage it in the finale.
1John’s Funeral
The Dutton Family Mourn Kevin Costner’s Character In Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2
A glimpse at John’s funeral is nowhere to be found in season 5, part 2’s official trailer, as that would have spoiledKevin Costner’sYellowstonecharacter’s fatebefore the premiere. However,the 30-second preview shown after episode 13’s airing includes a first look at John’s funeral.As Beth explains in the penultimate hour, she wants a small, private memorial for her father, and she seems to get one.
Paramount Network will release theYellowstoneseason 5 finale, written by Taylor Sheridan, on Sunday, December 15, at 8 pm ET.
The short video previewsRip, Kayce, and Lloyd carrying John’s casket and Beth whispering to it, “I will avenge you.“Of course, there are other moments featuring Beth and Kayce crying, which is to be expected as they are attending their dad’s funeral. However, the most interesting part of the trailer is Beth promising to avenge John. She will undoubtedly do so by going after Jamie in theYellowstoneseason 5 finale.
Yellowstone
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Yellowstone follows the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton, as they defend their expansive ranch against external threats from land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park. Released on June 30, 2025, this series examines the complex dynamics and violent conflicts surrounding the largest contiguous ranch in the United States.
