Notice! Spoilers ahead for Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 11.yellow stone Season 5 Episode 11 features a shocking death that’s bigger than Kevin Costner’s John Dutton III. Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western hit on Paramount Network is reportedly in its last remaining episodes when the show ends in December. Despite rumors that the project will continue, the focus of yellow stone Season 5, part 2 is still live now facing the consequences of John’s death. The loss has defined the arc thus far, as the rest of the Dutton family deals with the shock and grief of the death, not to mention the complications that come with it.
In yellow stone Season 5, Episode 9 and Episode 10, “All You Need Is Desire” and “The Apocalypse of Change,” Sheridan is splitting the narrative into two timelines. The tours begin with flashbacks to before John’s death and the rest is dedicated to what happens afterward. This continues to be the case in yellow stone Season 5, Episode 11, “Three Fifty-Three.” However, instead of Beth and Kayce’s story dominating the plot, other actors in the series are focused on, especially those around Jamie. Ultimately, the episode ends with a revolutionary death that is bigger than losing the Dutton patriarch.
Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 11 ends with Sarah’s murder
Sarah is murdered after leaving Jamie at her house
As yellow stone Season 5 Part 2 expands its narrative beyond John’s immediate family members, some supporting characters step into the spotlight. The show did a good job establishing how the the next generation of the Dutton family deals with the complications of the ranchwith its patriarch no longer being an actor in the state government. Despite John’s death supposedly elevating Jamie in terms of power and influence, the subsequent discovery that his father was murdered rather than ending him puts pressure on him, which ultimately puts his place as Attorney General in jeopardy.
Unfortunately, what the two don’t know is that someone has already ordered Sarah’s murder. She is shot several times at close range in the street while still on the phone with Jamie.
This leads him to confront his partner and criminal mentor, Sarah, about the matter, unaware that she is also feeling pressure from the police department in reopening John’s cause of death. The pair have a heated argument that quickly turns physical. It ends with Sarah storming out of the house, but before she can run away, Jamie calls and the two reconcile. Unfortunately, what the two don’t know is that someone has already ordered Sarah’s murder. She is shot several times at close range in the street while still on the phone with Jamie.
Why Sarah’s death is more monumental than John’s in Yellowstone
John’s death is expected, Sarah comes completely out of nowhere
yellow stone Season 5 Episode 11 also revisits the night John died. At the beginning of the ride, it looks like the entire ride will be dedicated to the Duttons discovering the truth about their father’s unexpected passing, especially when Kayce becomes involved in discovering the truth. So the shift in narrative to focus on how the tragedy affects Jamie is surprising, even more so when “Three Fifty-Three” ends with Sarah’s murder. Although she is not a main character like John was, Costner’s pre-determined role yellow stone The exit already suggested the possibility of him dying. Meanwhile, Sarah’s death is completely unexpected.
Eliminate Sarah, who is about to be the final villain of yellow stone Season 5 also significantly changes what to expect from the series’ final episodes. Beth, and even Kayce, are plotting revenge on those who killed John. With Sarah’s death, Jamie will now have to suffer the weight of guilt. Of course, this also gives rise to a new mystery, as the hunt for his killer also begins. Although Beth has made it clear that she wants to kill her opponents, it doesn’t appear that she is behind the hit on Jamie’s girlfriend.
How Sarah’s Death Changes Jamie in Yellowstone Season 5
Sarah’s death makes Beth and Jamie’s war more emotional
yellow stone didn’t make it clear whether Jamie and Sarah’s connection is genuine love. The duo’s turbulent affair benefited them both in different ways. When the Dutton family cast Jamie aside, he found companionship and an ally in Sarah. Meanwhile, Sarah’s professional life advanced by being associated with the Attorney General of Montana. As twisted and misinterpreted as their relationship is, however, their final conversation suggests that they care about each other.
Fueled by anger and sadness, Jamie will likely pin Sarah’s murder on Beth, which makes the all-out war more intense and the end of Yellowstone emotional.
Sarah’s death will undoubtedly destroy Jamie, much more than losing John. He never had any relationship with his father, despite his desperation to gain his approval. Things were different with Sarah, however. Now, he is truly alone, and this may be how he develops his backbone. Fueled by anger and sadness, Jamie will likely blame Sarah’s murder on Beth, which makes the all-out war more intense and the end of yellow stone exciting.