What does Beth saying “I will avenge you” mean at John Dutton’s funeral in Yellowstone

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers for Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 14, “Life Is a Promise.”

After Beth discovers that her father died in yellow stone Season 5 Part 2 It's only a matter of time before she seeks revenge, and she certainly does during the finale. Kelly Reilly's Beth has been a significant presence on Paramount Network's neo-Western drama since its inception. Whether fans love her or hate her, Beth is one of the yellow stonemost important characters. Then, it makes sense why Beth has such an important role in the finale and why she is the one who will avenge John Dutton when the time comes yellow stone comes to an end.

Beth had a very close relationship with her father in yellow stone. After finding out he had been killed, Beth's emotions get the best of her (to no one's surprise), and it's honestly baffling that she puts off getting revenge for so long. However, attending John's funeral during the yellow stone The Season 5 finale is exactly the push Beth needs. After saying goodbye to him, Beth seeks justice for her father's murder, and nothing will stop her from achieving this by the end of yellow stone Season 5, Episode 14, 'Life Is a Promise'.

Beth’s promise to “avenge” John Dutton set up Jamie’s death

Kelly Reilly's character murders Jamie during the Yellowstone finale

Beth struggles to survive John's funeral in yellow stone season 5, episode 14 without breaking. She even tells Carter that she doesn't want to be there. Still, Beth carries on, and when the time comes to say goodbye to her father, she makes him a promise. Beth whispers to John's coffin, “I will avenge you,” referring to her brother, Jamie. She knows that Jamie was involved in her father's murder, and to avenge John, she believes she must kill Jamie. Beth leaves the funeral and attacks Jamie in his home. After he almost chokes her to death, Rip arrives and holds Jamie while Beth stabs him.

Beth and Jamie's sibling rivalry in yellow stone It's been happening since they were young. He sterilized her without her consent, and she hated him ever since. So John's death gives Beth an excuse to finally get rid of Jamie. Before John's murder, Jamie filed articles of impeachment against him and was sleeping with a woman (Sarah Atwood) who wanted to ruin the Duttons. Shortly after learning that her father has died, Beth confronts Jamie, learning that he played a role in John's death. Later, Beth finally decides to act on her need to avenge John, which is why she kills Jamie.

Was Beth killing Jamie really avenging John's death?

Sarah was the one who hired John's killers

Beth sincerely believes that killing Jamie will bring John the justice he deserves. yellow stone Season 5, Part 2. However, perhaps his hatred is a little misplaced. Although Jamie told Sarah he wanted his father dead at the end of yellow stone Season 5, Episode 8, he stupidly didn't think she would actually arrange John's execution. So when killers stage John's suicide during the Season 2 premiere, Jamie is left in shock. Sarah hired the assassins without telling Jamie, but it's not like he's 100% innocent.

Jamie expressed a desire to see his father dead, giving Sarah the green light to order John's murder in yellow stone season 5 premiere, part 2. Then he discovers Sarah's actions and does nothing with that knowledge. So even though Jamie didn't pull the trigger, he's just as guilty as Sarah in Beth's mind, which is why she feels justified in killing her brother. If Sarah were still alive in yellow stone Season 5, Episode 14, Beth certainly would have taken her to the train station too.

Did Yellowstone's ending honor John Dutton's legacy?

Kayce sells the ranch to the Rainwater Boss

Maybe Beth killed Jamie during yellow stone season 5 finale does not fully honor John's legacy, but Kayce's actions at the end do. One of the dominant themes of Season 5, Part 2 is the Duttons' struggle to keep the ranch. After John's death, they can't pay the taxes, which means the government and greedy corporations will likely take over the land and turn it into a tourist destination. However, Kayce devises a plan to save the farm at the end of yellow stone Season 5, Episode 13. To protect the land, the Duttons must sell it.

They can't afford to maintain the property, but they can turn Yellowstone over to someone who will take good care of it – Chief Thomas Rainwater. Kayce offers to sell the ranch to Chief Rainwater and Broken Rock Reservation for $1.25/acre. This price reduces taxes on the land, allowing the tribe to take control without worrying about money. Chief Rainwater agrees, of course, and yellow stonethe ending finally fulfills 1883the prophecy. The rights to Yellowstone return to their original owners, while the Duttons remain buried on the property, and John's living children honor his legacy by opening their own farms.

What's next for Beth after killing Jamie?

Beth buys a new ranch in Dillon, Montana

After Beth kills Jamie and seemingly gets away with it, she can finally move on with her life, leaving all her burdens in Paradise Valley during the neo-Western drama's finale. Beth and Rip buy a new ranch two hours from Yellowstone in Dillon, Montana. They want to live a nice and peaceful life, away from tourists. So their home after leaving Yellowstone is perfect for them.

Beth and Rip bring Carter along with them to Dillon, and the end of yellow stone predicts the family's new life together. Rip and Carter work at the ranch, while Beth finds the perfect bar in town. Their story will continue in the next yellow stone spinoff with Beth and Rip (it's unknown if Carter will appear), which means Beth murdering her brother could be a major part of her arc in her next show.

Source: Deadline