More interestingly, Jamie and Beth share a long stare when the confetti falls on John’s celebration, and for a glimmer of a moment, it seems Jamie has a plan, as he tries to stare down Beth. This happens again when John was sworn in a little later in the episode, and the Duttons’ long list of enemies begin to notice the rift between alleged family members simply by studying Jamie’s reactions to his adopted father’s victory. When John and Lynette finish their joint victory speeches, Beth is of course, right by John’s side, but Jamie is a little further off, keeping his distance. Yet the Jamie storyline might eventually be the most interesting thread this season, if some of the moments Sheridan peppered into the first episode pay off. Since it was discovered that Jamie’s biological father (Will Patton) was behind the Dutton attack, Beth manipulated the weak-willed Jamie into killing his father, and tucked him neatly back into the Dutton family pocket. One of the storylines that was left somewhat open last season was Beth (Kelly Reilly) and her mistreatment of the Dutton black sheep, Jamie (Wes Bentley). The season 5 premiere is more about the promises of a rocky ride, but those promises are certainly intriguing enough. However, if you expect John to immediately rock the boat, be prepared for a gentle sway more than a violent ride. So far, it’s nothing shocking or surprising if you caught the trailer for season 5 and what it might hold. Lynelle Perry (Wendy Moniz) has been elected Senator, so the Dutton family and their allies are in a real position of power to start the season. John Dutton (Kevin Costner) has won the gubernatorial election to become Montana’s (and in turn, his ranch’s) steadfast and obstinate gatekeeper. In the first episode this season, the narrative jumps forward since last we saw the Dutton clan, and things are looking good for the family.
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