SPOILERS ABOUND: Taylor Sheridan just wrapped the Yellowstone saga — at least for now — with tonight’s just concluded final episode. Deadline offers our usual recap, followed by a back and forth discussion between Mike Fleming Jr and Lynette Rice, who has spent a lot of time covering the Taylor Sheridan Universe. First, Fleming’s recap:

Everything’s coming to a close in Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2, but some fans have noticed that two important characters are missing entirely.

Series creator and writer Taylor Sheridan made a long guest-star appearance in the penultimate episode of Season 5 on Sunday,. He returned as horse trainer Travis Wheatley, seen earlier this season and in seasons past.