Just about everything in the Yellowstone universe has been in flux this year. After contract disputes with star Kevin Costner, Paramount Network announced that the original series will end after season 5. The series, promised to return in November, has been delayed indefinitely due to the the ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes.
But fans want to know the status of one beloved character: Jimmy Hurdstrom. The ranch hand played by Jefferson White left the Dutton ranch for the Four Sixes in season 4 after his falling out with John Dutton. An extended segment of the season 5 mid-season finale focused on Jimmy’s Texas life with his vet tech fiancée, Emily (Katherine Kelly).
Paramount has not commented on Jimmy’s future on the show, but he is expected to star on the confirmed Four Sixes (6666) spinoff. The status of that new series is uncertain. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, who has bought the real-life Four Sixes ranch, explained that owning the property has given him a new perspective on the show. He said, “That, for a number of reasons, needs a unique level of special care because this is a real place with real families working here. You have to respect the lineage. I’ve told [the studio] to be patient.”
Is Jimmy Leaving Yellowstone?
With Jimmy leaving the Dutton Ranch, many fans were worried that Jimmy might be leaving the show. Luckily, we have a definite answer to this query that will put your mind at ease.
Rest assured that Jimmy on Yellowstone isn’t leaving the show. The actor himself has confirmed that he will be returning in Season 5 of the iconic show.
It looks like our quirky Jimmy isn’t going anywhere just yet! Yellowstone actor Jefferson White who plays Jimmy told Us Weekly, “I’m in season 5. Jimmy’s in season 5 … That’s great. I’m really looking forward to that. I didn’t know necessarily what Jimmy’s future was. I still don’t know exactly what Jimmy’s future holds.”
Many fans are also wondering whether the finale of Season 4 will be the starting point for the upcoming spin-off 6666.
When asked to share his knowledge on the matter, White revealed he is as much in the dark as everyone else.
“I think it’s very funny. People keep expecting me to know what’s going on, and nobody would tell Jimmy anything, right? Like, it feels like another way in which me and Jimmy are similar is that nobody tells me anything.”
Will Jimmy return to Yellowstone for the remaining episodes of season 5? At this time, his future is uncertain, but the show has followed his character since the very first episode, so we’re not expecting to say goodbye quite yet.