With the first season of 1923 in the books, fans are eagerly waiting for the second part of Yellowstone Season 5 to air later this year.
When viewers return to the ranch, it will be on the heels of witnessing three full generations of Duttons and their struggle to preserve their ancestral land by any means necessary.
We have seen their endless grit and determination when it comes to protecting their own from outside forces, but who are the real brains behind the operation? Across three successful shows, the Yellowstone has been shepherded by the reigning patriarch of the generation: John (Kevin Costner), James (Tim McGraw), and Jacob (Harrison Ford).
The franchise has shown us the similarities between these men as they embody the archetype of the salt of the earth rancher: quiet, brooding, and wise, always doing the honorable thing, despite their dealings in moral gray areas.
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