Top 10 Yellowstone Characters

One of the most popular characters, Rip Wheeler is the leader of the ranch hands and is the husband of Beth. He's loyal, yet he's a bit tough. He had a tragic past when his father killed his mother, and he killed his father, so John brought him on the ranch.

Rip always has a clear head and does the right thing, putting the family first. He intimidates the other ranch hands and keeps them in line, and for that reason, he's likable in my opinion. He also has a tender and romantic side that he'll show only around Beth. Those two are a perfect match because of their similar personalities.

Beth is the daughter of John and the wife of Rip. She is definitely a character you don't want to antagonize. She harbors a deep hatred for Jamie and takes every opportunity to destroy him. Although she may not ride horses or rope cattle, she is one of the most significant characters in the series, fiercely protecting the Yellowstone ranch by any means necessary. Simply put, she is deeply passionate about her father and the ranch.

Beth is fierce, loyal, and unafraid to speak her mind, regardless of who's present or the potential consequences. She is blunt and straightforward, saying whatever needs to be said. She will ensure things go her way, even if it means going through anyone who stands in her path. She refuses to accept "no" as an answer.

On the surface, Beth appears unapproachable, but she does possess a softer side that she only reveals to her father and Rip. She wrestles with the demons of her past, such as the loss of her mother and her inability to have children.

John Dutton is the owner of the ranch and the main character you find yourself rooting for. He will stop at nothing to protect his family and his ranch. He does have a bit of evil in him, and he is very stubborn. One could say he is set in his ways. He'll do what he believes is right and will do it no matter what, even if it's not exactly the right thing to do.

He is gritty, powerful, and relentless. Nothing usually fazes him. He is obviously what makes everything at the ranch work. He is the father of Beth, Kayce, and Jamie, the father-in-law of Rip, and the grandfather of Tate. Yet he can handle everyone, from spending time with Tate to talking with Beth. He can be a complicated individual with questionable motives sometimes, but at the end of the day, his ultimate goal is preserving the legacy of his ranch.

Tate is the youngest member of the Dutton family. He is the son of Kayce and Monica and the grandson of John. For being the youngest member, he has been through some things, including being kidnapped in season 2. In season 4, he kills an intruder to save his mom.

He's embraced the outdoors and ranch life and wants to be like his dad and grandfather one day. Some of the earliest moments of Tate in the series are very heartwarming as he is with John, embracing the outdoors. He does show a little bit of growth in the later seasons. By season 5, he's probably middle school aged, whereas before he was clearly younger.

Lloyd is the oldest of the ranch hands, yet he can still keep up with the much younger ranch hands. He's usually a nice guy and has been around the Yellowstone ranch for a long time. Even Rip has a soft spot for him and asks Lloyd to be his best man at his wedding.

He's got a funny personality and is usually a likable guy to be around. As the oldest of the cowboys in the bunkhouse, he is a respected father figure, especially to Jimmy. He's more patient than Rip, so he's a better mentor for Carter. The only real unlikable moment is in season 4 when he gets into a brawl and stabs Walker after some tensions had been building up. Otherwise, he's the older father figure of the ranch hands.

It's hard to really pick favorites from the bunkhouse crew, but Teeter is my personal favorite. She's the scrappy Texan who arrived in style and did everything better than most of the other cowboys, showing she's no pushover. She's brave and not afraid to speak her mind, even admitting she has feelings for Colby, which is adorable.

She's also one of the most hilarious characters in the series, but she can be serious at times and stand her ground. She even stands up to Rip and defends herself when John kicks her out after he made the "no girls in the bunkhouse" rule, which is something not even the cowboys do.

Kayce is the father of Tate and the husband of Monica. He was a former Navy SEAL who works on his father's ranch. He is the ultimate good guy you are always rooting for. He lives on the reservation with his wife and son and is an excellent father to Tate. As Livestock Commissioner, he never lost his will to serve the people.

He's the perfect balance of being rough around the edges, yet soft-hearted and humble. He's the one who will make decisions in a timely manner and not put too much emotion into them. He normally sees things from both sides and is very dedicated and understanding to do what's best for everybody. He's such an easy guy to root for.

Rainwater is the Chief of the Broken Rock Indian Reservation. He is a solid character who fights for his people and the land that belongs to them. He is ambitious, but not violent. He's a moral man who wants what's best for his people, and he wants to do so in a moral way.

Jamie is easily one of the most complex characters in the series. He's the adopted son of John and the only one to make a life for himself outside of the ranch. If there's one thing to know about Jamie, he's the best at being the worst.

You start to feel sorry for him because his biological father beat his mother to death when he was young. John doesn't show him much compassion, and Beth destroys him every chance she gets. But it seems the minute you start to feel some sympathy for the guy, he goes off the rails and does something that causes you to hate him again. He's a very intelligent lawyer, but his actions cause pain and suffering for everyone else around him too many times.