Yellowstone's recent episodes have tarnished the reputation of Kevin Costner's character, John Dutton, by revealing he manipulated Summer into staying with him under false pretenses and by killing him off in an undignified manner while he slept. These developments have sparked controversy among fans, as they feel the character deserved a more honorable exit. The show's handling of John Dutton's departure has raised questions about its narrative choices as it approaches its final episodes.
In the fall finale of Grey's Anatomy, the episode features a dramatic exit as Mika decides to leave the hospital for good. The episode also ends on a cliffhanger with a shocking shooting incident, leaving fans eager to find out who was shot.
Tracy Spiridakos discusses her emotional exit from "Chicago PD" in the season 11 finale, which provided a dramatic and heartfelt sendoff for her character, Detective Hailey Upton. The episode also offered closure for Jason Beghe’s character, Sergeant Hank Voight, highlighting their deep, father-daughter-like bond. Spiridakos reflects on her favorite scenes and the future of her character, while showrunner Gwendolyn Sigan talks about the creative decisions behind the finale.
Fans of Grey's Anatomy are still upset and confused by the departure of Alex Karev, one of the show's original characters. Actor Justin Chambers left the series after more than 15 years, but the character's exit was poorly executed. Karev abruptly left his wife and friends to pursue a relationship with his ex-girlfriend and their children, leaving fans disappointed and feeling that years of character development were ruined. The decision by the show's writers has caused backlash among viewers.
Kevin Costner reportedly won't commit to returning for the final season of Yellowstone until he approves how his character is written off the show, wanting to avoid a sudden exit like Patrick Dempsey's character in Grey's Anatomy. Costner's relationship with producers and network executives has worsened, and negotiations are ongoing regarding how long he will be required on set to film the second half of season 5. The explosive first half of season 5 of Yellowstone came to an end on New Year's Day, with the second half of season 5 initially slated to return in June.
