Director Christina Voros dives into the highly anticipated return of the hit Paramount Network series to reveal how they kept John Dutton's fate a secret (there were code words), how it propels everything forward and how the cast "shouldered the weight of [Costner's] absence in such a bold and beautiful way.

Kevin Costner has offered his verdict on the return of Yellowstone, which saw his departure from the show. Costner’s time on Taylor Sheridan’s hit series ended in controversy following reports the actor had quit as he wanted to make his Western franchise Horizon – An American Saga instead.

The actor confirmed he was leaving the Paramount Network show after reports surfaced about behind-the-scenes conflict