The wait is finally over for eager Yellowstone fans – season 5 of the hit Western drama returned with a bombshell premiere on November 13th. The new season debuted on Paramount Network to huge ratings, delivering more of the high-stakes family conflict viewers crave.
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Premiere Packs in Shocking Moments
The aptly titled premiere episode “One Hundred Years is Nothing” wasted no time jumping into drama. In the very first scene, a masked gunman ambushed Beth Dutton in her office in a shocking assassination attempt.
Later in the episode, Kayce was also targeted by gunfire while out with his son. And a package bomb detonated in Beth’s face, leaving her fate uncertain.
The jam-packed premiere set the stage for an intense battle to come to save the Yellowstone ranch from forces trying to destroy it.
New Faces Shake Up the Drama
While familiar faces like the Dutton family returned, the premiere also introduced new characters into the mix. Country singer Lainey Wilson made her debut as a musician who catches Kayce’s eye.
Kai Caster joined the cast as a young cowboy who quickly stirs up conflict. Another newcomer who will play a major role is Jacki Weaver as Caroline Warner, the CEO of a competing company ready to wage war against the Duttons.
What to Expect Next in Season 5
The exhilarating premiere is just the beginning of what’s sure to be a wild ride in season 5. The back half of the season will deal with the aftermath of the attacks and focus on Beth and John Dutton getting revenge.
Viewers can also expect to learn more about Jamie’s biological father, see the blossoming relationship between Kayce and Lainey, and watch as the ranch power struggle boils over.
With the chess pieces set up for an all-out war for the Yellowstone, fans won’t want to miss a minute of the action. Season 5 is shaping up to be the most gripping yet for TV’s #1 show. The Duttons are back and caught in a battle that will leave no cowboy unscathed.