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Portraying the ranching family of the Duttons and their quest over generations to thrive in the legacy of their land,Yellowstonehas had quite an impact on the drama genre. Starring Kevin Costner as John Dutton, the series has pulled off compelling storytelling, complex characters, and the exploration of themes such as power, loyalty, and survival.
At the same time, the Taylor Sheridan-written show has also become a larger-than-life fiction series with its several spinoffs forwarding the march.
Forming a narrative that reflects the struggles and conflicts of the American West’s history, the franchise has only received a glow-up ever since its prequel shows, such as1883and1923,have rolled out on streaming platforms. While they have maintained the intense drama and stunning cinematography synonymous with its parent outing, they have more or less differed in their approach to the Dutton family, confusing viewers who chose to start first with the prequels.
Yellowstoneprequels are completely different from itself in one aspect
Set in contemporary times, the Kevin Costner starrer has garnered enough acclaim for its story around the largest ranch owners in the United States. In contrast, its spin-offs,1883and1923, set in the past, have focused on exploring the origins of the family’s legacy. As a result, a major difference betweenYellowstoneand its two prequels stems from their handling of the Duttons – resilient, determined, and tough in the latter and morally ambiguous in the former.
The plot for1883has James and Margaret Dutton determined to establish a legacy for their family. In pursuit of the same, they endure hardships and showcase survival. Similarly,1923has Jacob and Cara Dutton mirror historical struggles from events such as the Great Depression while also putting forward a strong face of authority.
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Almost a century later,Yellowstonebrings forward John Dutton and his family who play cunning politics and areoften far from righteousness. While he gives it all to protect his family’s legacy, there certainly lies a villainous aspect of his character, a far cry from his predecessors. DespiteYellowstonebeing the cherry on the cake of the franchise, its prequels take the prize home for principled characters.
Fans put forward their theories behind this change of heart
A viewer on Reddit put forth this very observation about completely altered family dynamics between the prequels andYellowstone.Moreover, they also arrived at their judgment of having the Dutton family evolve from“righteous, upstanding, hardworking folk that place family first”to a“divided, despondent, entitled and conniving”set of individuals, making them a perfect suitor for the title of“anti-heroes”.
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Replying with their understanding, fans pointed out that the time leap of centuries does indeed play a huge role in the outlook of characters. With each generation adapting to the challenges of their time, theKevin Costnerouting involves modern threats like land developers and political conflicts, and thus, his drastically different moral preferences.
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On the flip side, the prequels, unfortunately, took a toll on the parent show, as per the lead actor. Moreover, Kevin Costner also leveledcharges of the script not being readybecauseTaylor Sheridanfocused more on the spin-offs.
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In response, the showrunner blamed the actor’s distracted priorities, such as his complete attention to hisHorizonprojects as thereason behind the current uncertainty..
Yellowstoneis currently streaming on Peacock, FuboTV, Paramount Network, and Netflix.
Imteshal Karim
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Bearing a penchant for writing in multiple forms, I love telling a good story and hope to tell impactful ones about the fandom’s side of the Entertainment industry. I found the movie of my life in Christopher Nolan’s 2014' s Interstellar, which fascinated me with the perfect blend of science and cinema, leaving me curious about Hollywood. In my leisure time, you will find me indulging in photography, gardening, and cycling.
