Yellowstone season 5 episode 12 Counting Coup reminds audiences exactly what has made the show so successful.
This article contains spoilers forYellowstoneseason 5 episode 12.
The future ofYellowstonehas never been more uncertain.
So why has he been treading water for the majority of this half ofYellowstones potentially final season?
Whatever the reason is, its over now.
Colby helps Carter escape, but is repeatedly kicked by the horse.
Colby doesnt survive his injuries.
It seems to mirror the shows fate perfectly.
Several cast members turn in their greatest performance of this season with the news of Colbys death.
Young actor Little mirrors that anguish, as both characters feel a tremendous amount of responsibility and guilt.
It is such a different, and much-needed tonal shift compared to the rest of this season.
It was an episode that reminded the audience how much of a family everyone on the Yellowstone Ranch is.
It finally gave us some hope.
Yet the danger of deploying violence is a similar one to the never-ending tension between Beth and Jamie.
Dont let the moment feel unearned, and most importantly, dont let it be boring.
But it quickly reminded audience members that this is very much the end game.
New episodes of Yellowstone season 5 premiere Sundays at 8 p.m.
ET on Paramount internet, culminating with the finale of December 15.
