So, John Dutton’s gone. Not just to the big ranch in the sky, but definitively, undeniably dead. And in the world of Yellowstone, where power vacuums are filled faster than you can say “Market Equities,” his demise leaves a lot of prime Montana real estate up for grabs, both literally and figuratively. “The Apocalypse of Change” seems poised to be less about quiet mourning and more about who’s sharpening their knives – metaphorical or otherwise.
The Duttons, naturally, are in disarray. With John’s demise revealed as a hit job orchestrated by Jamie’s significant other (Dawn Olivieri), Beth, Kayce, and the rest of the clan are forced to confront a future without their irascible patriarch. This sets the stage for what looks to be a power struggle of Shakespearean proportions, with alliances likely as stable as a newborn calf on an ice rink.
Meanwhile, Kayce, never one to shy away from a clandestine meeting in a dimly lit corner of the reservation, seeks guidance from a longtime acquaintance. More significantly, he forms a pact with Rainwater. The specifics of this deal are currently obscured by a fog of narrative secrecy, but let’s just say it’s probably not a timeshare agreement.
And then there’s Jamie, the human embodiment of a perpetually malfunctioning weather vane. He’s still entangled with Market Equities, further complicating matters surrounding the Yellowstone empire. It’s a safe bet this won’t end well for anyone, least of all Jamie himself.
As for Beth, well, it’s probably best to stay clear of her blast radius. How she’ll react to her father’s murder is anyone’s guess, but it certainly won’t involve baking cookies. Also, where’s Summer? Did the earth swallow her whole? Or is she just waiting for the opportune moment to re-emerge, armed with vegan recipes and scathing indictments of the Dutton lifestyle?
It appears “The Apocalypse of Change” aims to resolve at least some of these issues. Tune in Sunday, November 17 at 8/7c on Paramount Network.
