Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 began dramatically with the passing of one of the most important characters in the series. Those who have already viewed the show and are familiar with the controversy surrounding it in recent times will already know who this character is, but to avoid spoiling it for those who have yet to see it, that information will be shared later in the article.
That said, the mentioned character's death at the outset of Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 allowed the creators to introduce several new characters within the context of the life-changing incident related to this character.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers. Readers' discretion is advised.
One of these new characters is Dr. Everly, brought to life by the talented Vinessa Shaw, known for her roles in The Hills Have Eyes and Ray Donovan. Everly is a coroner brought into the Dutton residence to investigate the death of John Dutton III, following the belief that he may have taken his own life.
About Vinessa Shaw's role in Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2
The most recent episodes of Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 featured the new character of Dr. Everly, a death investigator who is tasked with examining the body of John Dutton III following his death to determine the cause/causes of the same and to understand other related aspects of it. The character is portrayed by Vinessa Shaw, who you might remember from the various films and television series she has been a part of in the past.
In addition to those previously mentioned, you might also be familiar with Vinessa Shaw from the movie Clinical (2017) the television series House (2010), and CSI: NY (2012).
Vinessa has been involved in the entertainment industry since 1981 and has appeared in numerous projects over the years. She has also received several honors for her work, including nominations at various prestigious award shows, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Young Artist Awards.
About Yellowstone
The American neo-Western drama television series Yellowstone is created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson and written by Sheridan and various other writers. Consecutively, episodes of the show have been directed by Sheridan and multiple other people.
Yellowstone tells the story of the Dutton family who are the owners of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, the largest ranch in Montana. It also describes the struggle among different Dutton family members regarding their rights to the ranch, along with a few outsiders who are also determined to assert their claims over the property as well.
The official synopsis for the show as highlighted by Paramount Network reads:
"This Western drama follows the many generations of the Dutton family through 1883, 1923 and the present day as they fight to acquire land in Montana and maintain a hold on their ranching empire."
Where to watch episodes of Yellowstone Season 5 part 2?
Unlike what many believe, episodes of Yellowstone season 5 part 2 are not available for streaming on Paramount Plus, even though the show originally airs on Paramount Network. Additionally, on Peacock, which is the official streaming service for the show, episodes of the show are not available immediately after release. This means viewers will have to wait for at least a month before they can watch new episodes.
In this situation, the most reliable option is streaming the episodes on Paramount Network. Some of these options include Philo (which offers a free trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, and Hulu + Live TV.
The next episode of Yellowstone season 5 part 2 premiers on Paramount Network on December 1, 2024.