Yellowstone creates Beth Dutton as a complex character who blends strength and privilege, challenging viewers’ perceptions of right & wrong.

As I found myself glued to my couch, munching on popcorn, it became abundantly clear that Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan

has the uncanny talent of making us cheer for a character who could turn the average Karen into a meek wallflower. How

on Earth did he pull off such a magic trick?

Absolutely, a leopard never changes its spots, but with Yellowstone’s Beth Dutton, it’s more like Karen strutting around with a designer handbag, ready to unleash chaos at a moment’s notice! For those unfamiliar with the term, “Karens” has morphed into a cultural meme and stereotype, epitomizing a certain type of person who’s often entitled, demanding, and wrapped up in their own privilege.

Beth, portrayed by the sensational Kelly Reilly, is a force of nature. Each time she storms into a scene, it’s like she’s carrying an unpredictable arsenal of chaos. One moment, she’s a fierce lioness, and the next, she’s a pampered diva throwing a tantrum worthy of a toddler in a candy store. She is a woman who can hold her own against rugged cowboys while simultaneously indulging in her fair share of entitled meltdowns.

So why are we, the supposedly rational viewers, getting swept up in cheering for Beth?

Yellowstone: How Taylor Sheridan Played Us Like a Fiddle with ‘Karens’ Through Beth

I have to admit, Beth Dutton really knows how to steal the show. This character acts like a maniac, yet somehow “wins” every scene she graces, all while basking in picturesque love and family moments against breathtaking backdrops. Needless to say, Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan has brilliantly created Beth into a modern-day “Karen”—always ready to unleash chaos at a moment’s notice, and I’m utterly enthralled.

Her rocky relationship with her brother, Jamie, adds an extra dash of spice to her already fiery persona. Once as close as peas in a pod, their sibling bond has unraveled like an old pair of jeans, thanks to secrets and choices that linger like last week’s leftovers. Jamie, always trying to measure up to the Dutton legacy, finds hi     mself in a perpetual game of catch-up with Beth, whose fierce independence leaves little room for forgiveness.

Much like those everyday “Karens” we encounter—Beth’s dramatic flair resonates with anyone who feels they’re up against an unfair world. But while some might hail her as a heroine, I can’t ignore the toxic undercurrents. She wields her anger like a shield, which begs the question: should we really be cheering for this behavior?

Her interactions with the Dutton clan are equally riveting. While John, her father, may don the crown, it’s Beth’s vicious loyalty that often erupts into volcanic confrontations. Yet, this defiance also glamorizes a brand of toxicity we can’t simply brush aside.