Beth Survives the Blast - Yellowstone Confirms Fan-Favorite's Fate

Written by kk November 26, 2023

In season 3 finale, Beth was in her office when a bomb exploded, leaving her fate unclear

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Fans speculated whether Kelly Reilly's character could have survived the blast

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The season 4 premiere finally revealed Beth's fate after the explosion

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She was shown bandaged but alive, having been rescued from the rubble

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Beth recovered from her injuries over first few episodes of season 4

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Her survival was crucial, as she's a fan-favorite character on the show

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Though bruised and battered, the bomb failed to kill off Yellowstone's beloved Beth Dutton

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Reilly relieved Beth lived and she still had a central role, though cliffhanger sparked acting insecurity

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