🚨 WARNING: Spoilers ahead, y’all! If you don’t want your jaw hitting the floor like Colby hit the barn wall, read no further! 🚨
Well, partner, the Grim Reaper just can’t stay away from Yellowstone. In yet another episode of “How Many Dutton Friends Can We Sacrifice Before the Series Ends,” an OG character meets his maker in what can only be described as a ranch-life horror story. And no, it wasn’t Kevin Costner coming back to haunt us.
Let’s break it down, shall we?
Horse Kicks and Heartbreak
This week, our dearly departed cowboy is none other than Colby Mayfield, played by the ever-talented Denim Richards. Colby’s been around since the very first rodeo—I mean, episode—and just when we thought he might actually make it to the finish line, fate (or an unreasonably ornery horse) said, “Not today, cowboy!”
The drama unfolded when Colby, with his typical “let’s-save-the-day” energy, tried to rescue Carter from a very angry horse. Carter, in peak teenage chaos mode, got trapped in a stall with the four-legged menace. Colby swooped in like the hero he always was—only to get kicked square in the chest. And guys, that horse packed enough horsepower to take him straight to the big ranch in the sky. RIP, Colby. You deserved better than this… equestrian betrayal.
As for Carter? He got out, but not before channeling his inner action hero and shooting the horse. It’s safe to say that horse didn’t RSVP for the series finale either.
A Cowboy Legacy Cut Short
Colby Mayfield wasn’t just a ranch hand—he was the ranch hand. He started as a recurring character, earned his stripes, and became a series regular by season three. Fans loved him for his grit, loyalty, and ability to somehow stay alive while chaos exploded around him. Well, until now.
Denim Richards, you’ll always have a spot in our hearts (and on Yellowstone reruns). And hey, at least you didn’t go out via a Dutton family feud. Small mercies.
What’s Next for ‘Yellowstone’?
With just two episodes left in this barn burner of a season, Yellowstone is galloping toward its finish. Or… is it? Rumor has it a sixth season could be on the horizon, because when has TV ever let a cash cow ride off into the sunset?
Stay tuned. The only guarantee on this ranch is more drama—and maybe a horse-free safety policy moving forward.
Final Thought:
If Yellowstone has taught us anything, it’s that living on the Dutton ranch is more dangerous than being a redshirt on Star Trek. Someone check on Rip, Beth, and the rest of the gang—because at this rate, even the tumbleweeds aren’t safe.
