Yellowstone is back!
Since its debut in 2018, Yellowstone has steadily built a loyal fanbase, attracting an impressive 2.8 million viewers for its premiere. The series has only grown in popularity over the years, culminating in Season 5, Part 1, which aired in November 2022 and skyrocketed to a remarkable 12.1 million viewers. This surge underscores Yellowstone’s enduring appeal and its ability to captivate audiences with its gripping storytelling and dynamic characters.
The steadily climbing viewer count only hints at Yellowstone’s immense popularity. The series has built a massive cult following and established a loyal fan base that keeps growing.
Initially, the show left critics divided, with Season 1 receiving a 57% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But since then, Yellowstone has achieved remarkable success, with its third season reaching an impressive 100% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The show also performs exceptionally well on user-based platforms like IMDb, where it currently holds a strong 8.7/10 rating, reflecting high viewer satisfaction and widespread appeal.
Season 5, Part 2 Of Yellowstone Ratings
Season 5, Episode 9 of Yellowstone is currently the most viewed episode in the series, with a whopping 16.4 Million viewers.
The mass of viewers could be because the first episode of part 2 revealed the fate of Kevin Costner’s character, John Dutton.
Additional ratings for the show are still coming in.
Fans Reaction To Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2
The fans who responded to this first episode were all over the board.
Some loved how the show handled the fate of the series’ patriarch, although it was tragic. Others, however, were not pleased, thinking it was not a good way for John Dutton to go. Some even think it may be a red herring.
Here are reactions pulled from YouTube:
“Beth is a great actor”
“its changed so much already. Beth’s farrel [sic] screams at the end shot me into weeping i wasnt expecting. My heart hurt. FAK this show LMAO dammit”
“John Dutton deserved better!!! Its like the season 8 of The Game of Thrones!!!”
“Last night in an interviewwith Entertainment tonight, Kevin Cosner stated that “his death could be a “Red Herring, who knows”. Is John Dutton really dead or are we made to believe he’s dead?”
“This long of a break and this is what we get? Although Jamie just signed his death certificate”
“Absolutely epic episode. What a return.”
“Love the show before this last episode, and love it still. I can’t wait for the next episode.”
Only time will tell.. Watch the episode recap below.