Kelly Reilly's fans have been eagerly awaiting her return to television, hoping to see her again with her signature bangs and colorful language. The recent news of Kevin Costner's departure from Paramount Network's hit series Yellowstone has finally shed some light on the future of the show's fifth and final season. The season was originally planned to be released in two parts, with a total of 14 episodes, and was scheduled to wrap up its story arc this summer. However, unexpected behind-the-scenes drama and the challenges posed by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes have caused delays.

Here's what you need to know.

The question on everyone's minds is when will Yellowstone season 5 return? Initially, the plan was to finish filming the remaining episodes so they could air this summer. However, tensions between Costner and showrunner Taylor Sheridan regarding shooting schedules and time commitments became a major roadblock. In addition, Paramount Network decided to move forward with an "extension" series starring Matthew McConaughey, regardless of whether Costner would return to the original show.

In early May 2023, Entertainment Tonight confirmed that Costner would officially leave the flagship series after season 5, sealing the fate of his character, John Dutton.

The cast and crew were initially slated to resume filming in March 2023, but the previous conflicts caused a significant delay. Once Costner's exit was announced, Paramount Network revealed a revised schedule, stating that season 5 would resume filming as soon as possible and return in November 2023. Unfortunately, even that timeline proved premature due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which brought Hollywood production to a standstill.

The WGA reached a deal with the AMPTP in September 2023, followed by SAG-AFTRA in November 2023, allowing Paramount Network to finally complete Yellowstone season 5. The final episodes are now expected to air in November 2024. As for the release time of Yellowstone episodes, they typically premiere simultaneously on the Paramount Network app and website, as well as on Paramount Network itself, at 8 p.m. EST on Sunday nights. When the show returns to wrap up season 5, it is likely that it will follow the same schedule.