In a candid and revealing interview with TVLine, Kelly Reilly, the actress who brings the formidable Beth Dutton to life on “Yellowstone,” shared her thoughts on how she envisions the end for her character. As the beloved neo-Western series gears up for its final episodes, Reilly’s insights provide a fascinating glimpse into the potential future of one of TV’s most complex and compelling characters.
Kelly Reilly is quick to insist that she doesn’t know what the back half of Season 5 holds in store for Beth Dutton. “I mean, I know the ending of the show, which I’ve known for six years,” she tells TVLine. “We all knew what the ending would be. We’re going to film that this summer.”
However, the way that Beth’s storyline wraps up on the Paramount Network hit remains a mystery, even to her portrayer. “But what would I hope for her?” Reilly muses. “Peace, I think.”
Given the fact that her character tends to tear through life like a bull in a china shop, does she really think that that’s possible? “As possible as it is for any of us,” she says. “Peace requires some digging and some surrender and letting go of old pains and hurts.
“I certainly believe that she can find that,” she continues. “Whether or not that’s possible, I don’t know. She’s such a warrior, isn’t she? Her reason to be is to protect. Her reason to be is to fight. But I’d like to see that for her.”
Perhaps in the series’ last episodes, Beth will finally show up for herself with the same ferocity that she always has her beloved father. “Yeah!” Reilly says. Although “I question potentially whether happiness is allowed. Over the seasons, we’ve been able to see where it might exist. But she’s taken out of it so quickly. Maybe there’s a future where she’s not sort of yanked out of her happiness.”
The Future of Yellowstone
As “Yellowstone” prepares to air its final episodes, the anticipation is palpable. The show’s creator, Taylor Sheridan, has promised a conclusion that will honor the characters and the story. With Reilly’s insights into Beth’s potential ending, fans have even more reason to tune in and see how this iconic series wraps up.
In the meantime, viewers can only speculate and hope that Beth Dutton’s journey will end in a way that does justice to her indomitable spirit. Whether it’s redemption, tragedy, or something entirely unexpected, one thing is certain: Kelly Reilly’s portrayal of Beth Dutton will be remembered as one of the most powerful performances in television history.
Yellowstone Season 5 resumes on Paramount Network in November (with a spinoff to follow).
