In the gritty world of Yellowstone, the stakes are high, and the drama even higher. Taylor Sheridan’s under fire as fans speculate that the most twisted character in the series might be headed for a grim fate. Rumors suggest that Sheridan could be considering killing off this dark figure, a move some critics are calling lazy writing.

As the drama unfolds, it’s clear that Sheridan’s decisions will be pivotal. Will he retain this crucial character, or risk alienating his audience with a controversial choice?

Jamie Dutton’s Fate: Will Yellowstone Deliver a Predictable Twist or a Shocking Finale?

Looks like Jamie Dutton can’t catch a break—and fans are worried it might literally cost him his head. Yellowstone Season 5 left viewers on a cliffhanger, with Jamie marked for death by both the Duttons and a hitman he hired (talk about a bad week!). But here’s the twist: could creator Taylor Sheridan be setting him up for a lazy writing trope?

Remember that midseason shocker where John and Beth considered “taking care” of Jamie? Yeah, fans weren’t thrilled with the possibility of another Dutton demise. “They’re likely going to kill him,” a fan said on Reddit, emphasizing the direction of the show as it ends. Either Jamie’s going to get the Governorship or end up dead.

Wes Bentley, who plays Jamie, hints at a horrible end for his character by referring to the harsh world of Game of Thrones. He told TVLine:

It’s sort of like that quote George [R.R.] Martin gave about Game of Thrones: ‘If you think this has a happy ending, you’re not paying attention.’

Fans are hoping that Taylor Sheridan doesn’t give us another unexpected death, even though this makes things more tense. The bright side is that both Bentley and Piper Perabo (Summer) have hinted that the second part of the season could be very exciting. Bentley revealed during TVline interview:

It was a different kind of intensity than we’ve had in previous seasons. Maybe that’s a build-up for some crazy bloodbath at the end.

Could Jamie’s end be a fight, not just a cheap story twist? With Summer’s growing friendship with the Duttons and Jamie’s fight getting worse, his death wouldn’t be a surprise, but it would add another sad layer to the story. But there’s one thing that is for sure: the next episodes of Yellowstone will be wild, and Jamie Dutton may be right in the middle of it all.

Will Jamie Dutton’s Character Live or Die? Fans React

Yellowstone fans are pretty excited about what will happen to Jamie Dutton. As of yet, his future is unpredictable, but it’ll be fun to uncover what happens to the character as the series continues. While some fans paint a grim picture that involves killing him, others hope Sheridan will pull off an unexpected blow.

Yellowstone revolves around the Dutton family, led by John Dutton, who fight a ruthless battle to defend their massive Yellowstone ranch. Land developers, a neighboring reservation, and Yellowstone National Park itself all threaten their legacy. Family drama explodes as John’s children, Kayce, Beth, and Jamie, grapple with loyalty, betrayal, and the violent world they inhabit.