Yellowstone is a popular drama series that follows the Dutton family, who own the largest ranch in the United States. The show features a lot of action, intrigue, and romance, as well as some memorable characters. One of them is Walker, a cowboy and aspiring country singer, who has a complicated history with the ranch and its people.
Who is Walker?
Walker is played by Ryan Bingham, a real-life singer and songwriter who has won an Academy Award for his song “The Weary Kind” from the film Crazy Heart. He joined the cast of Yellowstone in season one as a former prisoner who gets hired by Rip Wheeler, the foreman of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. Rip sees potential in Walker and offers him a chance to become a branded man, a loyal member of the ranch who bears a Y-shaped mark on his chest.
How Does Walker Get Involved in Trouble?
Walker accepts the branding, but soon regrets it when he realizes what it entails. He becomes a witness to a murder in season two, when Rip and Kayce Dutton kill a journalist who was investigating their family. Walker helps them dump the body in the river, but he is not happy about it. He confronts Rip and Jamie Dutton, the brother of Kayce and Beth Dutton, and demands to leave the ranch. However, Rip and Jamie are afraid that Walker might expose their secret and decide to get rid of him.
Does Walker Die on Yellowstone?
Walker has some close calls with death, but he does not die on Yellowstone. He is saved by Kayce, who drives him to a train station in Wyoming and tells him never to come back to Montana. Walker agrees and leaves, hoping to start a new life elsewhere. However, he returns to the show in season three, when Rip and Lloyd Pierce, another branded man, find him playing guitar at a bar. Rip is furious to see him alive and wants to kill him, but Kayce intervenes again and convinces Rip to give Walker another chance.
What Happens to Walker in Season Four?
Walker continues to work on the ranch in season four, but he still faces some challenges and conflicts. He develops a romantic relationship with Laramie, a female ranch hand who also sings with him. He also gets stabbed by Lloyd in a bar fight, but survives. He becomes more involved in the ranch’s affairs, such as helping Rip remove Wade Morrow’s brand after he betrays John Dutton, the patriarch of the family. He also advises Jimmy Hurdstrom, another branded man, not to leave the Four Sixes Ranch in Texas, where he was sent for his own safety.
What is Walker’s Future on Yellowstone?
Walker is still alive and working on the ranch as of season four finale. He seems to have earned some respect and trust from Rip and the others, but he still has some enemies and rivals. He also has some secrets that could come back to haunt him, such as his involvement in the journalist’s murder. He might face more danger and drama in season five, which is expected to air in 2022. Fans are curious to see what happens to Walker on Yellowstone and whether he will find happiness or trouble on the ranch.