The actor confirmed he was leaving the Paramount Network show after reports surfaced about behind-the-scenes conflict

Kevin Costner has offered his verdict on the return of Yellowstone, which saw his departure from the show. Costner’s time on Taylor Sheridan’s hit series ended in controversy following reports the actor had quit as he wanted to make his Western franchise Horizon – An American Saga instead.

The following article contains spoilers for "Yellowstone" Season 5, Episode 9, "Desire Is All You Need."] Once a cowboy, always a cowboy. Though Kevin Costner made a very public exit from the series earlier this year,