It’s the Yellowstone conspiracy theory that’s too loud to ignore: John Dutton is still alive, and his death is just a trap set for his fiercest villain. This is far from the only unusual interpretation of the Season 5 Part 2 premiere from Nov.

Curious to find out if John Dutton is alive or dead after the shocking events of Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2? As the heart of the Dutton family saga, John’s apparent death has stunned fans. Wild theories and heated debates continue over whether his character is truly gone or part of a bigger twist.

This article contains spoilers for season 5b of Yellowstone.* Fans of Yellowstone have been vocal about their opinions on John Dutton's actions following the revelation of his exit in the first episode of season 5b.