While Costners departure was a significant moment for fans, Grimes admitted it made for a smoother production.

“It was actually the easiest season weve filmed.”

“It was a running joke on set that the dumb cowboy figured it out,” Grimes joked.

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“It really got me.

“At the rate were headed, I dont think theyre going to be satisfied with anything.

Some people will realize that it was very well written and well executed.

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A ranching family in Montana faces off against others encroaching on their land.

But a large part will just be mad that its over, which is fair.”

Today also saw the announcement of aYellowstonefollow-up series, featuringCole HauserandKelly Reilly, but with no mention of Grimes.

While he’s open to playing Kayce again in future, he’s not sure how it would work.

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“Kayce wants to cowboy and be happy with his family,” he said.

Its that simple.”

Yellowstone’s final episode will air this Sunday on Paramount at 8 PM.

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Stay tuned to Collider for more on the follow-up shows fromTaylor Sheridan.

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