Kevin Costner has offered his verdict on the return of Yellowstone, which saw his departure from the show. Costner’s time on Taylor Sheridan’s hit series ended in controversy following reports the actor had quit as he wanted to make his Western franchise Horizon – An American Saga instead.

Yellowstone has a premiere date for the second half of Season 5 on Paramount Network, and now that it's confirmed Kevin Costner won't return as John Dutton, many are wondering how the character's absence will affect the series conclusion.

The actor confirmed he was leaving the Paramount Network show after reports surfaced about behind-the-scenes conflict