Summary:
- Yellowstone Season 5B is back with the final six episodes.
- New episodes of Season 5 are exclusive to the Paramount Network.
- The series finale is set for December 15, 2024.
- Future Yellowstone spinoffs and sequels are in the works, continuing the Dutton family’s saga.
Yellowstone fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of the Dutton family, and Season 5B has finally arrived to conclude the series. However, due to complex streaming rights and distribution decisions, watching the final episodes may prove tricky for some fans. Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the concluding chapters of Yellowstone.
Where to Watch the Final Episodes of Yellowstone Season 5
The return of Yellowstone Season 5B marks the highly anticipated conclusion of the Dutton family’s saga. While viewers may have grown accustomed to streaming earlier seasons of the show on Paramount+ and Peacock, the final episodes are exclusive to the Paramount Network. This means fans without access to traditional cable or the Paramount Network may face difficulties watching the episodes as they air.
Despite being produced by Paramount, Yellowstone‘s streaming rights have always been complicated. The earlier seasons were available for streaming on Peacock due to a licensing deal, while the prequel series 1883 and 1923 are accessible on Paramount+. However, with the conclusion of Yellowstone Season 5, the final episodes won’t be available on Paramount+ or Peacock until after they air. For now, viewers must tune in to the Paramount Network at 8 p.m. EST each Sunday for new episodes.
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New Yellowstone Episodes Air on Sundays at 8 p.m. EST
The final six episodes of Yellowstone Season 5, which began with Episode 9, “Desire Is All You Need,” are released weekly. The midseason premiere, which aired on November 10, 2024, kicks off with the tragic assassination of John Dutton and the subsequent fallout that sets the stage for an intense family showdown. Fans can expect plenty of action as Beth Dutton and Jamie Dutton prepare for an explosive final battle, with each episode bringing the story closer to its dramatic conclusion.
The series finale will air on December 15, 2024, wrapping up the Dutton family’s epic saga. Given the series’ long history and evolving storyline, this is expected to be a must-watch television event.
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The Complicated Streaming Rights of Yellowstone
As Yellowstone‘s streaming rights have shifted, watching the final episodes isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. While earlier seasons are spread across Peacock and Paramount+, fans now face a situation where the newest content is locked behind traditional cable subscriptions through the Paramount Network.
It’s unclear why Paramount chose not to debut the final episodes directly on Paramount+, which might have attracted more subscribers and provided more convenient access. However, the company has opted for an exclusive broadcast model on cable TV, creating a situation where viewers are required to watch the episodes as they air or wait for the inevitable streaming release post-finale. Speculation points to an eventual streaming release, likely after the conclusion of Season 5B in mid-December, but no official date has been confirmed yet.
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What’s Next for the Yellowstone Franchise?
While Yellowstone may be ending, the Dutton family saga is far from over. There are multiple Yellowstone spinoffs and sequels in development, each focusing on different aspects of the Dutton legacy.
One of the most anticipated spinoffs is Season 2 of 1923, which stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. Production is already underway, with an expected release sometime in 2025. Additionally, 6666, a spinoff about the Four Sixes Ranch in Texas, is also in the works, though its release date is still uncertain.
Another spinoff, The Madison, will star Michelle Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn, a wealthy widow who relocates from New York City to Montana. This series is further along in production and could debut in 2025. Furthermore, while rumors suggest potential spinoffs or continuations of the main Yellowstone characters—particularly Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler—nothing has been officially confirmed by Taylor Sheridan or Paramount.
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Though Yellowstone is concluding, fans can look forward to plenty of content within the larger franchise, ensuring the Dutton story lives on in various forms.
Source: CBR
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