The endgame of Yellowstone is hurtling towards us like a runaway horse, and the central question remains: will Rip finally learn the truth about Jamie’s horrific betrayal of Beth? This isn’t just idle speculation; it’s the linchpin upon which the entire Dutton family saga could hinge.
Let’s face it, the current season of Yellowstone has been uneven at best. The writers seem to be throwing narrative spaghetti at the wall, hoping something sticks. But amidst the chaotic ranch politics and increasingly absurd storylines, one simmering pot of dramatic tension continues to bubble: Jamie’s forced sterilization of Beth.
A scenario with Rip learning the truth is something that is surely going to happen. It’s like the writers are dangling a raw steak in front of a pack of starving wolves – and we, the audience, are the wolves. But how will this revelation play out? A straightforward confession from a tearful Beth seems unlikely. Knowing Beth, it’s more probable that the truth will emerge in a fit of rage, perhaps during one of her increasingly frequent clashes with Jamie.
The consequences could (will) be catastrophic. Not just for Jamie, whose demise seems almost inevitable at this point, but for the entire ranch. Rip’s loyalty to Beth is unwavering, bordering on obsessive. His actions, however justified, could shatter the fragile peace and ignite a war that consumes everyone.
The third episode of Yellowstone’s final season airs this Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 8/7c on Paramount Network. While the show has often indulged in predictable plot twists, the potential fallout from Rip’s discovery holds genuine dramatic weight. It’s a storyline too potent to ignore, a powder keg waiting for a spark. Let’s hope the writers handle it with the gravity it deserves, rather than another melodramatic misfire.
Yellowstone airs Sundays at 8/7c on Paramount Network.
