And I think thats part of the point.

Youre being forced to really internalize how high the stakes are moving forward.

“The flashbacks remind us how idyllic things once were.

Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton and Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton standing on the front porch of the ranch in Yellowstone Season 5

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At the end of the day, yes, John Dutton is the patriarch.

But this story has always been about the land and what the Dutton family is fighting for.

The flashbacks remind us whats being fought for and why it matters.

Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) confronts her brother Jamie (Wes Bentley) about the death of their father on Yellowstone.

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Its about showing us where the Duttons started and why losing it all would be devastating.”

Stay tuned to Collider for updates on the final, explosive season ofYellowstone.

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

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