“His ego was on full display”: Yellowstone S05 Episode 13 Has Convinced Fans Taylor Sheridan Was the Real Problem in Kevin Costner Feud

From Taylor Sheridan’s role as Travis to Bella Hadid’s surprise cameo, Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 13, has sparked more than just controversy.

If you’ve ever had that “What on earth is going on?” feeling while watching a show, well, buckle up.

Because Taylor Sheridan has officially turned the tables and tossed a curveball into Yellowstone.

Spoiler Alert !!!

If you haven’t seen Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 13, “Give The World Away,” don’t say we didn’t warn you — the cat’s about to be let out of the bag!

Hold your horses! Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 13, Give The World Away, has got the internet buzzing like a rattlesnake on a hot day, and it’s all thanks to a surprise cameo that no one saw coming—supermodel Bella Hadid as Sadie, the girlfriend of Travis Wheatley, played by none other than show creator Taylor Sheridan.

And let’s just say, this one’s got fans raising their eyebrows and shaking their heads in equal measure.

Kelly Reilly in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount Network

The supermodel, who’s no stranger to the high-glam world of fashion, dusted off her boots and saddled up as Sadie, Travis’ girlfriend.

And folks, her cameo is more than just eye candy—it adds a layer of intrigue to a story.

But as much as the fans loved seeing her in the saddle, there’s a bigger question on everyone’s lips: Did Sheridan bite off more than he could chew with his character?

Taylor Sheridan’s Role in Yellowstone S05 Episode 13: A Bit of a Stretch?

Some say that the pen is mightier than the sword, but what happens when the pen starts wielding the sword like it owns the whole battlefield? We get it—Taylor Sheridan is the brains behind this whole operation, so it only makes sense that he’d throw himself into the mix.

But sometimes, it feels like he’s writing his own script just a little too big for his boots.

And with Yellowstone’s season 5, episode 13, Give The World Away, fans are now asking: did Sheridan just take it too far?

Episode 13 throws a lot of Sheridan’s character, Travis, at us.

But let’s face it, he isn’t exactly the one fans are rooting for.

From his numerous scenes that seem to drag on longer than a tumbleweed in a dust storm, it’s clear that Sheridan has given his character more airtime than necessary.

Take, for instance, the lengthy scenes featuring Travis at Bosque Ranch, surrounded by women who seem to have lost a high-stakes game of strip poker.

While Sheridan tries to build up the idea that Travis is some sort of wild cowboy, it mostly just falls flat.

Beth (played by Kelly Reilly), in her characteristic no-nonsense style, arrives to pressure Travis about selling horses for Rip and the Duttons.

After a lot of unnecessary back and forth, she gets what she needs—a prized stallion worth millions.

Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount

The character feels shoehorned into a plot that’s already bursting with more urgent drama—John Dutton’s death, Colby’s fate, and Jamie’s unraveling mental state.

These are the issues that have real stakes in the series, not some overblown poker game.

And then there’s the cameo by Bella Hadid, who plays Travis’ girlfriend.

Wait… what? How does she even fit into this mess? The whole thing feels more like an influencer appearance than a real character moment.

Is Taylor Sheridan the Real Problem Behind the Kevin Costner Feud in Yellowstone?

Let’s not forget that there was a behind-the-scenes battle that’s been the talk of the town.

Kevin Costner’s departure from the show has been as messy as a stampede of wild horses.

The questions are still swirling—who’s to blame? And now Episode 13 adds another layer to the already bubbling pot of the Yellowstone drama.

Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount

Some fans are starting to think that the real problem in the feud might be staring them right in the face—and that problem might just be Sheridan himself.

As expected, viewers weren’t shy about voicing their frustration with this episode:

Taylor Sheridan humiliated himself tonight! That was so cringe it was painful to watch! And that story Rip told was just icing on the cringe cake.

His ego was on full display and it was not pretty.

It’s very obvious Kevin C was the brains behind this all along.

#YellowstoneTV

— Teresa (@teresacarol70) December 9, 2024

John’s dead, the police are closing in, Colby died, the ranch is scraping by, Jamie’s unraveling, it’s the last episode but yes, let’s spend more time seeing what a stud Travis is.

If we were ever wondering how big of a douche Taylor Sheridan is, we now know.

WTF.

#yellowstone

— Samantha Baker (@JakeRyanIsIdeal) December 9, 2024

#YellowstoneTV Really? Taylor Sheridan it took you 2 years to write this.

You are not the story, stupid pic.twitter.com/OzZa1p1NFS

— Hummingbird (@Sidney1954) December 9, 2024

Taylor Sheridan trying so hard to look cool an episode before the series finale.

You’ll never be Kevin Costner, man..

pic.twitter.com/dDpv7UcLLK

— Sarah💫 (@saraahhxx) December 9, 2024

I’m sure we can ALL AGREE that Kevin Costner was NOT the problem that #Yellowstone has or had.

It was the network and TAYLOR SHERIDAN, they’re the problem #YellowstoneTV pic.twitter.com/ElP8bVwchw

— 🎬🎞️🎥🍿Anthony (@mrfilmstock) December 9, 2024

When John Dutton is dead, the ranch is in turmoil, and characters like Jamie are falling apart, the last thing fans want to see is yet another scene of Travis playing the role of a self-important cowboy.

The Duttons may be on the ropes, the taxes are piling up, and the ranch is about to face the biggest storm it’s ever seen.

But with only one episode left, it’s clear that Yellowstone isn’t ready to call it quits just yet.

As the storyline barrels toward a conclusion, Sheridan’s creative choices are only adding fuel to the fire.

From the appearance of Bella Hadid to his larger-than-life character, Travis, it’s impossible to predict what’s coming next.

Yellowstone is available on Paramount+.