So it sounds like Taylor Sheridan did indeed have the basic throughline for one of Yellowstone ’s biggest plotlines already mapped out in the earliest days, even if the myriad details involved hadn’t all been meticulously crafted.

In a video shared by Daily Mail, Kevin Costner appeared to be out and about enjoying the Christmastime weather in Aspen, Colorado, where he owns a massive ranch. The actor was apparently asked about his take on Yellowstone ’s conclusion, which sparked exactly the kind of response that fans should expect at this point. In his words:

Kevin Costner recently told the Daily Mail that he hasn’t given the “Yellowstone” series finale “any thoughts” since it aired on Dec. 15. Costner, whose “Yellowstone” character John Dutton was killed off in the Season 5 Part 2 premiere,