11 Darkest Moments In Yellowstone (So Far)

The darkest moments in Yellowstone remind viewers what Neo-Westerns are all about: unraveling the harsh realities on which the Western genre is founded. While traditional Westerns more clearly delineate the lines between good and evil, Neo-Westerns bring these ideals to task in the context of the real world. This can be observed in the actions of Yellowstone protagonist John Dutton. While John consistently abuses his power for personal gain, he also shares the same environmental ideals as the Indigenous community he constantly undermines. In order to do justice to its complex tale of morality, Yellowstone employs some of the darkest scenes in television history.