Ed Harris has said he felt misled about the size of his role as Everett McKinney in the first season of Yellowstone sequel Dutton Ranch, despite being told he would be one of its four main characters. The article argues that the programme’s confirmed second season offers a chance to address that criticism by giving Everett a more substantial storyline.

Everett is portrayed as an important ally to Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler after their move to Texas, with links to Beulah Jackson and the 10 Pedal ranch. Although he had limited material for much of season one, he became more active in its final episodes by helping defend the ranch against Mariano Reyes’ drug operation, drawing on his military experience; Harris says he has been told he will have more to do in season two.