The provided episode explains John Dutton's death in the mid-season premiere of "Yellowstone" and its consequences for the show's final episodes. The text details how John, after becoming governor, was assassinated by a hired hitman, with his death staged to look like suicide. The plot twist reveals that John's adoptive son, Jaime, was partially responsible for his death, as he had unwittingly agreed to his murder while believing that it would only lead to his father's removal from the governorship. The episode also explores the implications of John's death on the series, including the conflict between Beth and Jaime, the future of the Dutton ranch, and the possibility of the family losing their land.