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Yellowstone S2E1 — A Thundering
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Yellowstone•Season 2•Episode 1

A Thundering

8.2/10 · 4,378 votesJun 19, 201946 min

Ranked #6 of 10 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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Kayce settles into his new role at the ranch. A damaging article threatens to expose John. Rainwater pitches his new plan to the tribal council.

Directed byEd Bianchi
Written byTaylor Sheridan, John Coveny
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Cast10

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

John Dutton

Luke Grimes

Luke Grimes

Kayce Dutton

Kelly Reilly

Kelly Reilly

Beth Dutton

Wes Bentley

Wes Bentley

Jamie Dutton

Cole Hauser

Cole Hauser

Rip Wheeler

Kelsey Asbille

Kelsey Asbille

Monica Dutton

Brecken Merrill

Brecken Merrill

Tate Dutton

Jefferson White

Jefferson White

Jimmy Hurdstrom

Danny Huston

Danny Huston

Dan Jenkins

Gil Birmingham

Gil Birmingham

Thomas Rainwater

Crew7

Taylor Sheridan

Taylor Sheridan

Writer

G

Gary D. Roach

Editor

C

Chad Galster

Editor

Ed Bianchi

Ed Bianchi

Director

J

John Coveny

Writer

G

Gregory D. Liegey

Visual Effects Supervisor

D

David Johnson

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"A Thundering" is episode 1 of Yellowstone season 2. It scored 8.2/10 from 4,378 votes, ranking #6 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Ed Bianchi and written by Taylor Sheridan, John Coveny, it aired on June 19, 2019.

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