As fans eagerly await the second half of Season 5, the news buzzing around Hollywood suggests that the Dutton family saga might not be over just yet. While it was previously believed that Season 5B would be the final chapter, sources have confirmed that discussions are underway for a potential Season 6—this time headlined by fan favorites Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser. But what could this next chapter hold for these two beloved characters, especially after Kevin Costner’s departure from the series?

Let’s dive into the possibilities and what we know so far.

Beth and Rip: The Heart of

If there’s one couple that has captured the hearts of fans, it’s Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler. Beth, played by the fierce Kelly Reilly, is John Dutton’s daughter—brilliant, ruthless, and fiercely protective of her family. Her relationship with Rip, the brooding ranch foreman portrayed by Cole Hauser, is filled with both tenderness and danger.