The “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch” has been causing quite a stir among fans recently. The latest events in the series have many fans curious about Rip Wheeler’s future on the show. Wheeler, played by Cole Hauser, takes on a new look after a turn of events devastates the Dutton Ranch operation. However, fans commented that this could be a sign that the character was written off.
What happened at Dutton Ranch led many to believe Rip Wheeler was being replaced
In a recent turn of events on “Dutton Ranch,” Wheeler and Beth, played by Kelly Reilly, are faced with a devastating truth: They must execute their own cattle. When foot-and-mouth disease takes hold on their ranch, they must decide to cease operations and kill their cattle before the epidemic spreads. Thereafter, with no source of income for them anymore, the couple begins working temporarily for Beulah Jackson (played by Annette Bening), a neighbor in the area.With Rip Wheeler taking over management of the neighboring 10 Petal Ranch, many are wondering whether his change in appearance and his new role is a sign that he will be replaced in upcoming episodes.Not only that, regular duties at Dutton Ranch are also assigned to two newly introduced characters: Azul, played by JR Villarreal, and Zachariah, played by Marc Menchaca. In an interview with Us Weekly , Menchaca spoke about his character, sharing: “He’s a cowboy that gets screwed and he goes to ranches all over the place and works. He’s just one of those guys who goes to rodeos and tries to make ends meet. That’s part of the cowboy life and that’s the whole core.”He also added that taking part in the show in Texas was a very exciting opportunity for him.As of now, there is no clear answer as to whether Rip has been canceled or replaced; however, fans and netizens are speculating.
What Fans Think of Recent Developments on ‘Dutton Ranch’
Many people commented on the latest developments at Dutton Ranch, wondering if Wheeler would be replaced as Dutton Ranch’s restorer. One person commented on the matter: “If this is true I won’t be watching the next episode after he leaves.” Another social media user further commented, “Rip’s character can’t be removed from the show, I won’t,” while another user shared, “Rip can’t go.“
“Dutton Ranch” Plot
The premise of the show is that Rip and Beth move away from Montana after the death of their father. They came all the way to Texas and built their own ranch; however, things could never really be smooth sailing for the Dutton family. In establishing the ranch, the couple faces a variety of problems, including disease, missing persons, mysterious corpses in the area, and hostile and critical neighbors.
