The finale of 'Yellowstone' breaks record as the most watched episode of the series

The acclaimed western series Yellowstone from the creator Taylor Sheridanended its run breaking audience records.

Episode 14, of season 5, “Life is a Promise”from the Paramount Network original series, attracted 11.4 million viewers on opening night on Sunday, December 15, according to VideoAmp reports shared by Paramount. The company reveals that It became the most watched episode in the series' history.broadcast on Paramount Network live + on the same day, excluding repeats.

Season 5B Yellowstone maintained the good rating of the series. The premiere, broadcast on November 10, had an audience of 16.4 million, broadcast on Paramount Network, CBS and several other Paramount-owned cable networks that simulcast the episode and its reruns. This is the big difference with the numbers of episode 14, which, as mentioned, only included its live broadcast on Paramount Network.

Until before the episode aired, there was little doubt as to whether it would be the end of the season or the end of the series, since the marketing had been confusing in that regard. It was one's own Kelly Reillyone of the protagonists of the series, the one in charge of dispelling all doubts.

Through a post on Instagram, Reilly confirmed that it was the end of the series, saying:

“Hi, I'm deep into another role at the moment about another land worth fighting for in the UK. But on the other side of the pond, the series finale will take place tonight. Whatever the future holds, this is the end of the series we've been doing for the last 7 years.”

The actress continued with words of gratitude:

“There are no words to express how I feel for the people I worked with and created over the seasons. I have made true friends for life. The support of the team and the trust and dedication of the cast. The words I could say and the woman I could interpret. They changed me. They enlightened me. They challenged me in every way possible and I will always be grateful for that.. Here's to Taylor Sheridan, who took a chance on me and continued to write her in ways that made me feel on fire as an actress. Thank you Taylor.”

In recent days, it was announced that the story of the Dutton clan will not end with the end of Yellowstonesince a spinoff series starring Reilly and Cole Hauserwho play two of the most admired characters in the universe YellowstoneBeth Dutton and Rip Wheeler, respectively.

In that instance it was confirmed that the agreements with Reilly and Hauser to star in the spinoff have been closed, and that filming is about to begin.

Just like Yellowstone and its prequels, 1883 y 1923the new spinoff focused on Beth and Rip will feature Sheridan's hand on the creative side.

Yellowstone It premiered its first season in 2018, following the Dutton family as they attempt to defend their lands in Montana. The plot revolves around the Dutton family, who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States.

Beth (Reilly) is the daughter of John Dutton (Costner), former director of acquisitions at the financial firm Schwartz & Meyer. Rip Wheeler (Hauser), is a Yellowstone ranch foreman, who came to John Dutton when he was a child on the run after killing his stepfather to protect his mother. Rip learned to be a cowboy thanks to John, who always treated him like a son.

Sheridan and John Linson are the co-creators of Yellowstonewith Linson serving as executive producer alongside Art Linson, Costner, David C. Glasser, Bob Yari, Stephen Kay, Michael Friedman, Christina Voros and Keith Cox.

The series is available worldwide through Paramount+, as are the prequel spinoffs, 1883 y 1923. The launch of the other spinoff underway, The Madisonwhich will star Michelle Pfeiffer, is planned for 2025.