Shows like Yellowstone don't come around often, as the Western, particularly the modern Western, has struggled to find an audience in the past several decades. Yellowstone was able to break through to the general audience, though, becoming one of the biggest shows on television during its five-season run. Among Yellowstone's most controversial moments and dramatic story beats, the series shines brightest when it focuses on the authentic cowboy life, which it made a point of really highlighting throughout its run.