Yellowstone

Spoilers are in the lead for the end of the Yellowstone prequel series 1883 .

Summary

A fewYellowstonecrossover grapheme have appeared in multiple appearance in the enfranchisement ’s ever - growing universe , and that trend will likely remain , specially as the parent serial returns for its net season . Well before the impending release ofYellowstoneseason 5 , part 2 , Taylor Sheridan and John Linson ’s neo - Western drama spawned two prequel series:1883 , which chronicles the Dutton fellowship ’s journey to Montana , and1923 , which focuses on the Duttons and Yellowstone Ranch during the Great Deperession . Other spinoffs , include the present solar day - localise sequel6666and a third prequel , tentatively titled1944 , are also in the work . Needless to say , theYellowstoneuniverse is far from over .

The original serial publication , which premier in 2008 , centers on the present - day Dutton family , which is led by patriarch John Dutton . Played byKevin Costner , who ’s leavingYellowstonebefore its close , John has plump from rancher to Montana governor over the course of the show ’s five - season run . The intergenerational dramatic play franchise proves that there are plenty of stories to tell when it comes to the Duttons and their resister . Despite the property ’s unequalled coming to storytelling , very few characters have crossed over into multipleYellowstoneuniverse serial . Still , thanks to the superpower of flashback , a few Duttons have cultivate up inseveral Taylor Sheridan shows .

Yellowstoneseason 5 , part 2 will begin filming in early 2024 .

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6James Dutton

1883 & Yellowstone

So far , noYellowstonespinoff has match the original series’longevity , but1883worked so well because of its limited serial format . TheYellowstoneprequel chronicles the Dutton family line ’s journey to Montana and does n’t rip punches when it comes to depict the coarse weather condition nester faced on their way of life West . James Dutton ( Tim McGraw ) , a Civil War vet from Tennessee , is the family ’s devoted patriarch . The outstanding - grandfather of Costner ’s John Dutton III , James and his married woman , Margaret Dutton ( Faith Hill ) , both appear inYellowstoneseason 4 . In fact , a flashback feature the Dutton duo and ( some of ) their kidskin serves as the backdoor cowcatcher for1883 .

5Margaret Dutton

After theYellowstoneprequel ’s harsh finale , viewer wonderedwhat happen to James and Margaret Dutton after1883.TheYellowstoneseason 4 flashback gives audience fellow member some clue as to how the Dutton couple fair . adjust several geezerhood after they settle on the Montana land that becomes Yellowstone Ranch , the flashback have a gunman - toting James taking out cattle thief . At home , Hill ’s Margaret , played by McGraw ’s actual - life cooperator , shares a meal with her boy . After his scuffle with the thief , James score it home , though he ’s bleed everywhere . While James and Margaret ’s ultimate circumstances are up in the line , their appearance inYellowstoneset quite the stage for1883 .

4Elsa Dutton

1883 & 1923

Every episode of1883 , both speculative and sound , heavily feature Elsa Dutton ( Isabel May ) — a new womanhood who learns how to be a cowhand while trip West with her folk . In fact , the 10 - episode miniseries is narrated by May ’s fiber . Resourceful - yet - naive , Elsa is hardened by the wagon party ’s rough journey to the West Coast . Although she argues with her parent , James and Margaret , throughout the series , Elsa nose up being one of the Dutton family ’s most skilled survivalist . While some looker found Elsa ’s narrative grate , it ’s a cagy way to reflect the modification in perspective that came with the Westward movement of the late 1800s .

That makes the show ’s ending even more brutal:1883 ’s finale kill off Elsa Dutton . After being struck by an pointer , the newly mint cowgirl get laid she ’ll die out , but need her father to sink her in Paradise Valley , the future habitation of Yellowstone Ranch . Although Elsa Dutton pass in James ' arms , she returns in1923 — sort of . Inexplicably , Isabel May ’s Elsa narrates the otherYellowstoneprequel serial publication . A touching tribute to the first Dutton to die on the land , the narration does n’t make a ton of logical sense , but it does technically make Elsa one of theYellowstonefranchise ’s few crossover characters .

3John Dutton Sr.

1883, 1923 & Yellowstone

apparently , noYellowstonetimeline is completewithout John Dutton Sr . , who appear in the original serial as well as both1883and1923.The younger shaver of James and Margaret at the start of1883 , Audie Rick portray the character as a five - year - old boy . Unlike his baby , Elsa , John Sr . outlast the abrasive journeying to Montana . In1923 , James Badge Dale plays the character , do as his uncle Jacob Dutton ’s ( Harrison Ford ) right - hand mankind . Much like his parents , John Dutton III ’s grandfather appear inYellowstonecourtesy of the season 4 flashbacks ; set in 1893 , the flashback show John Dutton Sr . ( Jack Michael Doke ) as a teenager .

Yellowstonesequel series6666does not have a exact acquittance appointment , but will likely go into production in 2024 .

2Spencer Dutton

1923 & Yellowstone

There ’s no denying that1923has a memorable cast of charactersplayed by top - snick talent . While play Spencer Dutton in theYellowstoneprequel , Westworldactor Brandon Sklenar handle to have his own with the likes of Helen Mirren , who play Cara Dutton , and Harrison Ford , who toy Jacob Dutton . In1923 , Jacob is the paterfamilias of the Dutton kin . Since he and Cara have no children of their own , they produce James and Margaret ’s surviving child , John Dutton Sr . and Spencer , as their own . Although Spencer was n’t yet born when his family traveled West in1883 , he does appear as a kid in the 1893 - setYellowstoneflashbacks .

1Yellowstone Spinoffs 6666 & 1944 Will Likely Feature Crossover Characters

Crossovers Are Bound To Happen In Both Yellowstone Shows

WithYellowstoneending in 2024 , it would make perfect sense to sport crossover character in both of the upcoming Paramount+ spinoffs . pay the prison term period in which it ’s correct , the first spinoff,1944 , could definitely feature quality from both1923andYellowstone . Perhaps even more exciting , however , is the possible action of some rooter - favored characters look inYellowstone ’s first - ever sequel series,6666.Set at the Four Sixes Ranch in Texas , the spinoff is trammel to feature a few familiar faces , including Jimmy Hurdstram ( Jefferson White ) , aYellowstoneranch manus who was mail to 6666 Ranch after break a hand with John Dutton .

Collage of Spencer Dutton from 1923 and Elsa Dutton from 1883 - shows in the Yellowstone universe

Tim McGraw as James Dutton holding a rifle in 1883.

1883 Faith Hill as Margaret Dutton

John Dutton Sr. looking surprised in 1923

Spencer Dutton with a muted reaction in 1923

Jimmy (Jefferson White) standing in a stable on Yellowstone’s 6666 Ranch

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