Why did Colby leave Yellowstone? This is the question on the minds of fans of the series following Season 5 Episode 2. The episode, ‘Counting Coup,’ witnessed Colby confronting a man-eater in an attempt to rescue Charter.

Massive, and I mean massive, spoilers for Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 12 are ahead! If you aren’t caught up, you can watch the series as it airs on the 2024 TV schedule every Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on the Paramount Network.

Note: This story contains spoilers from "Yellowstone" Season 5, Episode 12. There's something about the run to Season 5 Part 2 of "Yellowstone" that feels like a funeral march. The show is still humming along ratings-wise and creator Taylor Sheridan is more prolific than ever,