Sumith Prasad
In the tenth episode of Paramount Network’s Western series ‘Yellowstone,’ Kayce Dutton sets out to unravel the mystery behind the death of his father, John Dutton, with the help of his sister, Beth Dutton. When the latter becomes convinced that the cause of death is murder rather than suicide, the livestock commissioner reaches out to Cade McPhereson, an old friend who is familiar with the individuals and firms that accept deadly assignments of the same nature. When Kayce asks who was likely to be involved, Cade names EMRS, a mysterious company based in Houston, Texas. While the show features many real establishments, EMRS is not one of them! SPOILERS AHEAD.
EMRS is a Fictional Company With No Known Real-Life Counterparts
EMRS is a fictional company created by Taylor Sheridan for the second part of the fifth season of ‘Yellowstone.’ No available press and media reports suggest that a company with the same or similar name or modus operandi ever existed in Houston, Texas. Furthermore, no firm that resembles EMRS was accused or found guilty of murdering a high-profile political figure in Montana. The series relies on a fictional firm to depict John Dutton’s death since the real killers, Sarah Atwood and Jamie Dutton, cannot commit the crime themselves. They cannot risk their careers by placing themselves in the crime scene, which justifies the creation of a firm that provides “logistical solutions.”
Jamie and Sarah are two individuals who have a lot to gain from John’s death. While the former is regarded as the successor of the Dutton patriarch when it comes to the position of Montana’s governor, the latter’s battle with the old man concerning the developmental project of her company, Market Equities, is public knowledge. If they had killed John themselves, a murder investigation would have ensued with them as suspects. Beth’s conviction that Jamie is involved in any scheme against her further must have hurt his chances of freeing himself from the investigation as well.
The inclusion of a fictional private firm is logically one of the best ways to set up John’s death. The involvement of professionals who are experienced enough to turn a murder into a suicide also serves as the foundation for Beth and Kayce’s pursuit of the truth behind their father’s demise, which is one of the main storylines in the final six episodes of ‘Yellowstone.’ Their efforts to unravel the mystery and prove that their father didn’t kill himself also build immense suspense ahead of the potential showdown between them and the duo of Jamie and Sarah.
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