Costner admits he had no idea when the episode containing his character's fate was going to air. After months of speculation about how Yellowstone would deal with Kevin Costner's absence, viewers finally got their answer on Sunday night. However ...

So far, Yellowstone has scored sky-high viewership as a western soap opera. Costner's departure just adds to the drama

The now-former ‘Yellowstone’ star played John Dutton for five seasons, and rumors swirled last year over his departure. So, why is he no longer on the show?