Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Monica (Kelsey Asbille) have a vital friendship in Yellowstone, and the neo-Western franchise is missing that special something now that the flagship series is over. In Yellowstone’s season 5 finale, Beth and Monica leave the ranch behind for good. Both women start new lives outside the Dutton family’s land ownership legacy. Monica moved onto a portion of the ranch called East Camp, which was deeded back to Kayce (Luke Grimes) in his deal to sell the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch to the Broken Rock Tribe.
In Yellowstone season 5, episode 14, “Life Is A Promise,” Beth also moves from the childhood home where John Dutton (Kevin Costner) raised her. With both women starting anew outside the family’s former burden, Beth and Monica will never cross paths at the ranch again. That said, the few times Monica and Beth did cross over directly within the Yellowstone story are essential. Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan must recreate the connection in another series, which could happen in 1923 season 2. However, something could keep a perfect friendship from blossoming.
Beth & Monica Dutton’s Yellowstone Friendship Explained
Beth And Monica Have A Defining Bond In Yellowstone
Saying that Beth and Monica forged a special bond in Yellowstone is far from saying that the women were best friends. Monica and Beth came from entirely different walks of life. Beth was born with substantial privilege as an heir to the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. Monica was born on the Broken Rock Reservation, where she had to work harder to build a life for herself. Still, both women have faced significant hardships. Beth and Monica have lost children, and their conversation about that in Yellowstone season 5, episode 7, “The Dream Is Not Me,” shows how much the women relate.
Beth and Monica understand and support each other at vital moments during the Yellowstone timeline.
Beth and Monica understand and support each other at vital moments during the Yellowstone timeline. The most memorable instance is perhaps when Beth comes to save Monica from the boutique owner who accused the Native American woman of stealing from her store. Beth ravages the store until Monica tells her to stop, proving that Kayce’s wife disagreed with how her in-laws solved their issues. Monica offers a crucial perspective, calling the Dutton family out for their tendency to resort to violence. Therefore, Monica’s conversations with Beth are one of the best representations of the different ideologies within the series.
How 1923 Characters Alex & Elizabeth Can Replicate Beth & Monica’s Connection
Alexandra And Elizabeth Can Recreate Beth And Monica’s Support System
If the best-laid plans come to fruition, 1923 could replace Beth and Monica’s Yellowstone connection. The core thread of Beth and Monica’s friendship was that the Yellowstone characters co-existed at the Dutton Ranch and could offer each other perspective during desperate times when it was most needed. In a man’s world, Beth and Monica supported each other and had conversations that defined the different walks of life the women came from. In 1923, Elizabeth Strafford (Michelle Randolph) and Alexandra Dutton (Julia Schlaepfer) could have the same symbiotic relationship that the modern Dutton women had if all goes well.
Jack’s (Darren Mann) sweetheart, Elizabeth, lives at the ranch after choosing to be with Jack rather than returning to the city with her mother. Things are pretty lonely for Liz back on the ranch with Cara Dutton (Helen Mirren) in 1923 season 2, episode 1, especially when her beau is away, and that could change very soon. Spencer’s wife, Alex Dutton, is on her way to the family after securing a ticket to America with her friend’s help. If Alexandra makes it to the ranch, Elizabeth will finally have another woman in a similar life stage to support her.
Why Alex & Elizabeth May Not Meet In 1923 Season 2
Alex Or Elizabeth Might Not Make It
While it would be great to see Alexandra and Elizabeth get a formal introduction, they might not meet in 1923 season 2. An ominous struggle surrounds the Dutton family in 1923’s second season, and any unfortunate events could prevent the women from occupying the Dutton Ranch simultaneously. Most notably, Alex’s journey to America could get cut short for whatever reason, and she won’t have an opportunity to meet her potential sister-in-law if she doesn’t complete the trip. Alex is traveling across the ocean solo, presumably for the first time, and many calamities could happen along the way.
Something could also happen to Jack’s sweetheart that keeps her from meeting Alex, even if Spencer’s British wife arrives as expected. Elizabeth got caught in the crossfire once, in 1923 season 1, episode 3, “The War Has Come Home.” Liz might not survive if she takes another bullet for the ranch. Elizabeth could also decide to leave the ranch life behind as the events of 1923 season 2 pick up, as there have been hints that Jack’s wife isn’t cut out for the lifestyle. Whatever happens, it would be cool to see the next generation of Dutton women meet.