‘Dutton Ranch’ gets deadly and dangerous, with shocking death of a cowboy

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The fifth episode of the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" delivered unexpected violence with the death of a cowboy character, adding to the show's pattern of high-stakes drama. The episode also featured complications for Carter, a character who has become central to the series' emotional core. The killing marks another casualty in a spinoff that has leaned heavily on shocking plot twists to maintain viewer engagement. The show continues to expand the violent world established in the original "Yellowstone" universe.