There’s one character on Dutton Ranch who is simultaneously the person I trust most and the person I have the most questions about. Thankfully, we’ll get to learn more about them in Season 2 of Dutton Ranch, according to Cole Hauser. So, now that he’s confirmed that this character will be “integral” as the Yellowstone show continues, I’ve got some questions I need answered.
Now, the character I’m talking about here is Ed Harris’ Everett McKinney, the friendly veterinarian who also has quite the history with the Jackson family. He proved to be a great ally to Rip and Beth during the season. However, his past makes me wonder where exactly his allegiances lie. Thankfully, Hauser’s comments make me believe that we’ll get to explore all that as this spinoff continues.
Cole Hauser Made It Clear Ed Harris Will Play A Big Role In Season 2
This conversation about the role Harris will play in Season 2 came up as Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly were discussing the end of Dutton Ranch’s first season and how their relationship with Annette Bening’s Beulah could change. Considering Mariano feels like the true villain of the show now, the Beth actress mentioned that there’s room for her and Rip to “collaborate” with Beulah. That led to Hauser bringing up Everett and his potential role in the story. He told TV Insider:
Let’s not forget about the great Ed Harris. We also have him, and he’s going to become a very important, integral part of Season 2. And for both Kelly and I, obviously Annette is phenomenal, but I cannot wait to work more with him. He’s such an amazing American actor that I think was used very sparingly this year. We’re going to make sure that he is a big part of helping us moving forward in whatever capacity.
Well, that’s very exciting to hear, and I only got more enthused as Kelly Reilly noted that Season to is “going to feel very much more Ed’s show.” She explained that alongside her and Hauser, Harris, and Bening lead the series. Overall, these comments made it clear that both Beulah and Everett will be even bigger players in Season 2. And that is great to hear since I feel like we don’t know that much about Ed Harris’ character.
I Have Two Questions About Everett
As Season 1 of Dutton Ranch aired on the 2026 TV schedule (you can stream it with a Paramount+ subscription), we got lots of kernels about Everett. We know he’s a veteran, we know he lost a child, we know he’s loyal to both Rip and Beth and Beulah, and we know he and the Jackson matriarch have a complicated past. However, we have not dived into any of this in a super in-depth way. So, knowing that we could in Season 2, I have a few questions.
Can We Learn More About Everett’s Past With Beulah?
While Beulah and Everett’s current fling was explored in Season 1, I would love to learn more about their past. I want flashbacks to how they met, and I want more information on what brought them together and drove them a part. I feel like there’s a really rich story there that we’ve just barely scratched the surface of, and I’m desperate for more. Plus, who wouldn’t want to see Annette Bening and Ed Harris share more scenes together?
Will Ed Harris’ Character Pick Between Beulah, Rip And Beth, Or Will He Continue To Support Everyone?
One of the biggest reasons why Everett is such an interesting character is that he kind of plays both sides. While he’s very loyal to Rip and Beth, he also clearly loves Beulah. And because of that, he’s in a fascinating position.
In Season 1, he sided with Rip and Beth. However, I always felt like I was waiting for another shoe to drop, and his loyalty to them would be questioned due to his affection for the leader of the Jackson family. So, I’m curious to see if that happens in Season 2.
Or maybe Everett proves to be the person who brings the Duttons and Beulah together. That’s probably more likely. However, because this is Yellowstone, I can’t shake the idea that he could have a dark side that leads him to make a game-changing choice.
Now, hopefully, these questions will be answered when Dutton Ranch returns for Season 2. However, for now, I’m just grateful to know that Ed Harris won’t just be returning to the show; he’ll be playing an “integral” part in it.
