The actor confirmed he was leaving the Paramount Network show after reports surfaced about behind-the-scenes conflict

Kevin Costner has offered his verdict on the return of Yellowstone, which saw his departure from the show. Costner’s time on Taylor Sheridan’s hit series ended in controversy following reports the actor had quit as he wanted to make his Western franchise Horizon – An American Saga instead.

Yellowstone has begun explaining what happened to Kevin Costner’s character John Dutton following the actor’s shock departure from the Neo-Western series. Season 5, Episode 9 titled “Desire Is All You Need” revealed that John Dutton is indeed dead.