Yellowstone (Season 5, Part 1)

Honestly, it’s a slap in the face for fans of a show when the network airing the latest season decides to monetize the viewing of their episodes. I refused to sign up to Paramount+ when I’d watched the previous four seasons on Prime Video. Maybe I was being short-sighted, but too many streaming services means too little time to actually watch regular television (via Rogers cable)…

So, instead, I bought the DVD for the first half of the fifth season. At least I have “something” to show for my money.

John Dutton is the New Governor of Montana

If ever I saw a man reluctant to be a politician, it’s the character played by Kevin Costner. And, after only two episodes, so far, I cannot help but reflect on the idea that the Dutton family are an echo of the Family Trump of 2016-2020. Even their disruptor MO is similar. Which makes me wonder if the story line arc is intended to emulate the non-political stance of 45. The man and his two sons and one daughter are similarly dysfunctional in their family dynamic. Maybe something’s in the water…

But I digress. Here’s a clip for those of you that have missed the latest episodes:

Happy trails, amigos.