Worst Yellowstone episode, according to IMDb

When OG “Yellowstone” went out of business On December 15, 2024 (with miniseries and series still in progress or yet to debut), there was a heated debate among fans about whether creator Taylor Sheridan had done justice to Dutton's saga, about which he had told little. no help in the writing department in five seasons. It didn't seem to bother longtime viewers of the series that this major section of “Yellowstone” was his model train set to be constructed, expanded and, if he chose, destroyed. Sure, they followed the off-screen drama and weren't too thrilled when Kevin Costner's main character was murdered, but mostly they just wanted to see a super frothy yarn told convincingly. satisfactory conclusion. And they trusted that above all Sheridan wanted it.

To his credit, Sheridan seemed to know what his fan base wanted. Look at the IMDb ratings and the fact that the “Yellowstone” franchise seems as strong as ever. They may not have gotten exactly what they wanted all the time, but to quote the Rolling Stones, they usually got what they needed. Did he ever lose them? He came close. And judging by those IMDb numbers, he got off when the take was good (leaving many questions unanswered).

According to IMDb, the “worst” “Yellowstone” episode was Season 5, Episode 13, “Give the World Away.” This was the episode where the character Sheridan wrote himself Travis Wheatley, stepped into the spotlight and became the cheerful, hard-working party savior of the Dutton family. And while /Films Kieran Fisher insulted Sheridan's masturbation performanceThe IMDb series still rates a respectable seven out of 10. (There are Best Picture winners with lower ratings.)

What's wrong with “Give the World?” According to some reserved “Yellowstone” viewers, this serves as a funny ego boost for Sheridan. Whitley has occasionally shot topless, and in one amusing scene, he's seen playing strip poker with supermodels (including frequent cover girl Bella Hadid). He also shows off his bull riding expertise, which even impresses the tough Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly).

Moving on, Sheridan might do well to realize that even his die-hard fans would like him to stick to writing. Is it comforting for people of a certain age to see 54-year-old Sheridan walking around like a corny 20-year-old? It has its appeal, yes. But for those of us who don't have access to a home gym and some beauty treatments, we wish the hot screenwriter who gave us “Sicario” and “Hell or High Water” would go back to the brutal basics. because it's funny.