What has helped make Yellowstone such a cultural phenomenon is the show's commitment to taking risks — especially with its onscreen deaths. The hit series, which premiered on Paramount in 2018, followed the fictional Dutton family,

This may be a tough pill to swallow—but yes, John Dutton is absolutely dead on Yellowstone. Not only has Kevin Costner left the show and confirmed himself that he would not be returning, but the reactions from Beth, Kayce (Luke Grimes), and Jamie (Wes Bentley) prove that this is no fake out.