Viewers Refuse to Watch the Long-Awaited New Season of ‘Yellowstone’ – Here’s Why
A “Yellowstone” cast chair on set. | Source: Instagram/yellowstone
“Yellowstone” viewers are resolute in not watching the series’ highly anticipated new season for reasons that have to do with a beloved star, who previously spoke about not returning to the show.
On June 20, the official Instagram account for the popular Western drama “Yellowstone” posted a video teasing the arrival of the second half of the show’s fifth season. While their post had all the perfect elements for building up anticipation among viewers, with its ominous voice-over and striking visuals, netizens don’t agree with a certain change that affected the cast.
User comment about the new season of “Yellowstone,” posted on June 20, 2024 | Source: Instagram/yellowstone
Using the show’s signature “Y” emblem that was enveloped by bright orange flames, the Instagram video alerted fans that “the epic return of Yellowstone” would arrive this month (November) on Paramount Network.
The “Yellowstone” new season teaser, posted on June 20, 2024 | Source: Instagram/yellowstone
“Save the date: November 10. #YellowstoneTV,” captioned the account. In contrast to the teaser’s excited vibe and tone, online viewers came forward to express their grievances with the show’s return.
For many people, Hollywood icon Kevin Costner’s absence in the series has left them with a bad taste in their mouths, as they expressed how watching the new season without him is pointless. “Won’t be the same without Kevin Costner…I’m so sad. 😭💔,” penned an Instagrammer.
Another remarked, “What’s the point without Kevin Costner?!” “There’s no point of [sic] watching this show if Kevin Costner isn’t in it. Taylor Sheridan you really messed up this one,” echoed someone else who referenced the show’s creator as well.
Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner at the premiere of “Yellowstone” in Hollywood, California on June 11, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
Joining the many others who feel Costner’s absence is detrimental to the show, a spectator asserted, “Passs! No Costner- No show! Sorry!” while another person added, “Not gonna lie. It’s not the same without Kevin. 😢.”
“Dead to me. No Kevin = not watching. So what if he has a passion for doing another show? A starring actor can make that balance. But greed is king for Sheridan,” opined another user who is up in arms over the situation.
