Taylor Sheridan criticized for allegedly making 'Yellowstone' ending all about himself: 'Ruined the show'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Taylor Sheridan, the creator and writer of the hit show 'Yellowstone', is facing backlash from fans for centering the final episodes of the series on his own character, Travis.

Sheridan, who began his Hollywood career as an actor before becoming a celebrated television writer, has often found ways to insert himself into his shows.

Taylor Sheridan criticized for making final 'Yellowstone' episodes about himself

In the second half of 'Yellowstone' Season 5, fans have expressed frustration with Sheridan's portrayal of Travis, a brash horse trainer who has appeared sporadically throughout the series. The most recent episode, 'Give The World Away,' featured an extended subplot involving Travis that many viewers felt did little to advance the storyline.

In the episode, Beth Dutton travels to Texas to discuss selling horses with Travis, only to find him engaged in a strip poker game with supermodels, including Bella Hadid in a guest role as his girlfriend. The interaction culminates in a staged strip poker challenge with Beth, which ends with Travis revealing it was all a joke, emphasizing his close friendship with Rip Wheeler.

While the subplot provides more backstory on Rip and Travis's relationship, fans have voiced their disappointment, arguing that these scenes seemed more like a vanity project for Sheridan than meaningful narrative development.

Taylor Sheridan faces backlash over self-focused 'Yellowstone' finale

The final episodes of 'Yellowstone' Season 5 have sparked controversy, with fans voicing frustration over creator Taylor Sheridan's increased focus on his own character, Travis, and scenes showcasing his personal interests, such as horse training.

Critics argue that these additions detract from the show’s core narrative, which once centered on the Dutton family’s fight to preserve their Montana ranch. Fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment, with some feeling the show has veered too far into Sheridan's personal vanity project.

One user shared their discontent, "#YellowstoneTV Taylor Sheridan: Let's kill John Dutton and the black cowboy, Colby. I'm going to make a guest appearance to show what a great life I'm living."

Another lamented the show's decline, "#Yellowstone has gotten so bad. Taylor Sheridan is an egotistical ass that ruined the show. The whole story line has gotten pathetic. Don’t know if the last two episodes will even be worth watching."

Another commented, “#YellowstoneTV this episode stinks. Enough Taylor Sheridan showing off. I'm done with his shows!"

“Came here to say the same thing. Should rename it the Stroke Taylor Sheridan’s Ego Show,” a user said.

Others longed for the earlier themes of the series, “Remember when @Yellowstone was a show about the fight for land between a ranch and the Native Americans - involved lots of shady shit and killing etc.? Two episodes left and we’ve got 15-minute scenes of Taylor Sheridan showing his horse skills."

Another user wrote, "#YellowstoneTV Of course TAYLOR SHERIDAN would write himself into a scene like that. So stupid."

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