Yellowstone

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But take heart!Yellowstoneis still going strong.

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The Paramount internet hit has all the political power plays and bitter family squabbles of those other shows.

Plus, there are gunfights.

(That includes the title itself, which is both provocative and kind of stupid.

More on that later.)

It could best be described as a soft reset forYellowstone.

The brothers impact does linger, though.

Meanwhile, Beth still sports the bruises from when a couple of the enemys goons roughed her up.

Some good did come out of the Becks bloodbath.

Jamies back in the fold, doing penance for his sins by living and working alongside the ranch hands.

So as this season begins, our heroes have decided to focus on protecting their assets.

(Is this your land?

Incredible, a spokesman coos, ominously.)

Holloway does not disappoint in this first episode.

Speaking of which, lets get back to this episodes title.

But regardless, those images and motifs are still pretty damned stirring.

Thedownsideto watching a show created by a writer with a strong point-of-view?

Shes not wrong about the mega-wealthy.

But how does she know these kids arent online reading the news or organizing a movement?

Monica doesnt even let them defend themselves; she just storms off as they bow their heads in shame.

Thats some Aaron Sorkinlevel cranky-old-man shit from Sheridan right there.

Welcome back to VulturesYellowstonerecaps!

We didnt cover season two for various reasons; sorry about that.

Its worth grappling with why this neo-western is so beloved.

So lets grapple with it!

Hope to see you back here next week.