Yellowstoneseason 5 will see a recurring star promoted to the role of series regular, which could shine a light on the season’s prominent storylines. Taylor Sheridan’s hit neo-Western drama debuted on Paramount Network on Jul 27, 2025 to critical acclaim, and focuses on Kevin Costner’s John Dutton, and his family’s cattle ranch on the border of Yellowstone National Park.Yellowstonefeatures an ensemble cast, and, after the show was renewed for a final season, split into two parts, it was revealed thatYellowstoneseason 5 part 2will debut later this month.
With the series conclusion imminent,Colliderreports thatYellowstonehas confirmed the promotion of an actor to a series regular for the final part of the season.Kathryn Kelly, who played the recurring role of Emily inYellowstoneseason 4 will see her part expandedfor the last half of season 5. Her character’s burgeoning relationship with Jimmy Hurstrom has been viewed as one of the series' highlights.
What This News Means For Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2
Expect The Four Six Ranch To Play A Prominent Role In The Show’s Conclusion
While the storylines remain under wraps for now, theYellowstoneseason 5 part 2 trailer shows the Dutton family in disarray in John Dutton’s absence - no doubt a plot point to coverCostner’s departure from the show- and plagued by infighting and outside forces looking to take what is theirs. However,there are also bound to be plenty of plotlines focused on the Four Six Ranch, and, in particular, Emily and Jimmy’s relationship, which could wind up intertwined with the fate of the Duttons.
The in-fighting and ambition that has plagued the Duttons is absent at the Four Six, but there is a chance Emily could still get dragged into the machinations of the family for the conclusion ofYellowstoneseason 5.
The ranch is a place men go to learn how to become cowboys in an unforgiving world, and this could take on greater prominence with the conclusion of the show.Whether both (or either) or Beth or Jimmy will survive what is sure to be an explosive conclusion remains to be seen, but viewers will be hoping the duo get to enjoy a happy ending. Elsewhere, the conflict between Beth and Jamie threatens to spill over and impact everything and everyone around them.
Our Verdict On Yellowstone’s Conclusion
Will Emily Have A Prominent Role?
The end ofYellowstoneseason 4saw Jimmy depart for a new and simpler life on the Four Six Ranch, with Emily as his fiancee, and that seems unlikely to change. I doubt that either would seek to return to the Dutton Ranch, and their fate will be tied to the future of the Four Six, but outside factors could have a big say. The in-fighting and ambition that has plagued the Duttons is absent at the Four Six, but there is a chance Emily could still get dragged into the machinations of the family for the conclusion ofYellowstoneseason 5.
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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 July 08, 2025, this series examines the complex dynamics and violent conflicts surrounding the largest contiguous ranch in the United States.
