Does Everett McKinney Love Beulah Jackson in 'Dutton Ranch'? Viewers Weigh In
What's the story of Everett McKinney and Beulah Jackson in Dutton Ranch, the Yellowstone spinoff? That's what a lot of fans are trying to unravel as the veterinarian and ranch magnate clearly have a deep history. "Do y'all think Everett still loves Beulah, or is he just tied to her because of their history?" a Reddit thread asked, and fan reaction was mixed.
Everett has become a pivotal character in several ways on Dutton Ranch, not only because of his romantic history with the villainous Beulah but also because he is playing a father figure of sorts to the now fatherless Beth Dutton.
Fans Speculate That Levi Might Have Been the Child of Beulah Jackson & Everett McKinney
Could Levi, Everett's dead child, have been the offspring of Beulah and Everett? Some fans think so, but others dispute the idea.
A Reddit user wrote, "I think they love each other, but he can't bring himself be with her for some reason that we've yet to learn about." Another retorted, "Haha, maybe because she's an awful person?"
But some fans think it goes back to Levi. "I think he blames her and himself for the death of their child - might be what sent him to Vietnam (if he wasn't drafted)," a fan wrote. "I really don't think they will share a child. I can't make that fit, and I hope I don't have to," another fan retorted.
"I'm wondering if his son Levi was the issue. Maybe he was hers too. She gasped when he said he thought the creaking of the tire swing was Levi. Then she cried when he left," a fan surmised. "The death of a child can tear people apart. That might be the demons he was alluding to."
"There is a strong sentiment and sadness between the two," another fan theorized. "Moreover, did it cross your mind that he might be Rob-Will's biological father?"
Concluded a fan: "No he not in love with her at all, however their ties bring them together. Episode 4 I believe when Beulah was sitting on her front porch Everett walked up they had a drink together she grab his hand to insinuate let's get it on. He said no we will never be together, because we have to many demons in the closet. He left she cried like a baby."
Things Heated up in Episode 6 Between Beulah Jackson & Everett McKinney
Much of the series shows them dancing around the past, with Beulah, played by Annette Bening, luring Everett (played by Ed Harris) with various ruses. The chemistry between them is smoking but low-key, and Everett invariably wriggles away, walking off into the sunset. Episode 6 upped the ante on June 12, though, implying that Everett and Beulah slept together.
"Last night was fun," Beulah told Everett in the episode.
"Yes, it was," Everett added. "You got my hat off my head." He agrees to be her date at an upcoming anniversary celebration for the 10 Petal Ranch, but demurs at spending a second night with her.
But what's the back story? Does Everett love Beulah? And what exactly IS their history? The series hasn't fully explained, so fans are trying to fill in the gaps.
According to People, in Episode 6, Beulah "does everything she can to convince Everett McKinney (Ed Harris) that their romance deserves a second chance." People noted that Everett and Beulah's "complicated history remains one of Dutton Ranch's biggest mysteries."
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 13, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published June 13, 2026 at 12:21 PM.