Spencer and Alex’s Tragic Ending, Explained — 1923 Season 2, Ep. 1 Breakdown

Neal McDonough played Malcolm Beck on Season 2 of Yellowstone. He’s considered by many to be the greatest franchise villain of all time but Neal says his character was “misunderstood.” During (16:40) this interview with Billy Dukes, the actor reveals how his new film ‘The Last Rodeo’ was born from personal trauma and his own battle with alcohol and isolation. Plus how Taylor Sheridan helped give set his career on the path he’d always wished for. Then, Neal goes deep on his time on Yellowstone, including a memorable scene with Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton) and his death scene with Kevin Costner (John Dutton). At the end, he explains one of the greatest Yellowstone loose ends of all time: what happened to the bomb on the Beck Brothers plane. Before Neal, Adison Haager and Billy provide a full update for each of the upcoming Taylor Sheridan shows, include cast and timeline details for (3:20) Landman Season 2, (6:50) the Beth and Rip spinoff, (9:14) Y: Marshals starring Luke Grimes and (12:40) 1944. Watch the trailer for The Last Rodeo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUMga3lKalU Email Adison and Billy: [email protected]

This week Adison Haager and Billy Dukes separate fact from fiction for every Yellowstone franchise, including (9:30) 1944, (12:30) The Madison, shows starring Yellowstone characters (15:35) Beth, Rip and Kayce and 6666. Then an (20:01) extended question and answer period that includes the (25:31) most popular fan theory and the strangest show of appreciation. Also (1:15) find the answer to last week’s trivia question about Robert Patrick. Visit the Taste of Country Store at https://store.tasteofcountry.com/ Email [email protected] Find Yellowstone, 1923, Landman and 1944 previews and recap videos on YouTube http://youtube.com/@TasteofCountryMusic

1923 is over and everyone has had a few days to decompress. During this bonus episode, Sterling Whitaker, Adison Haager and Billy Dukes grade Season 2 of 1923. There are high compliments and some sharp criticism of the plot, actors and writing. Plus some of your feedback and hopefully answers to burning questions.

The final episode of 1923 was about as sad as we could possibly imagine. Did it have to end that way? Billy Dukes and Adison Haager break down (4:30) Alex’s fateful decision and ask, “Was she being selfish?” Also, (15:36) what becomes of Elizabeth’s baby and (31:30) what’s this about Spencer fathering another child with a widow? There is also a (37:00) major family tree update and some appreciation for an epic battle scene at the ranch. Spencer is a super hero. Plus (1:35) trivia and your (43:00) questions and comments. Email [email protected] and visit the Y Collection at https://store.tasteofcountry.com/

1923 wrote off seven characters during Episode 6. Which did you see coming and which left you in tears? Billy Dukes and Adison Haager (16:05) consider Alex’s choices after tragedy and dumb decisions befell Hillary and Paul. Plus, (21:20) Teonna’s plot line seemingly wrapped — was it worth all the pain? Also this week, (5:20) we learned important historical context to Spencer Dutton’s war story and (8:35) watched another Dutton fall. Is Jack really dead? Trivia, your questions and comments and an (46:06) interview with Brian Konowal included. If you watched Ep. 6 you know why he’s important. Email [email protected] and Visit the Taste of Country Store at https://store.tasteofcountry.com/

During Season 2, Episode 5 of 1923, (5:10) Alex met a new enemy and two new friends named Paul and Hillary. Can we trust ‘em? Billy Dukes and Adison Haager do not agree on this, or (21:32) how the episode ended. Is Pete Plenty Clouds going to die? Plus, (13:15) how a Spencer and Alex reunion could be closer than we thing and (27:10) a wild new Alex and Donald Whitfield theory that makes too much sense. Plus trivia and your (27:35) questions, comments theories. Email staff@tasteofcountry and visit tasteofcountrystore.com to check out Dutton Rules merch.

What (15:15) did Alex mean when she said she lost “everything”? (7:45) Why does Donald Whitfield’s house look familiar? (29:15) When will Spencer get to Montana? This week, Billy Dukes and Adison Haager offer a mid-season grade and try to answer all the burning 1923 questions. Episode 4 moved every character’s plot line forward but it was hardly good news for everyone. This week’s (35:45) expanded Q&A includes fan questions and theories about Alexandra, Elsa, Jacob and Cara and more. Y’all were very good this week, with concepts that left us shellshocked. Email [email protected] and check out TasteofCountryStore.com for Y Collection t-shirts and more. The winner of (2:15) this week’s trivia gets to pick out a shirt to keep.

Footage from upcoming episodes of 1923 is missing something, or someone. That is making fans of Alex very, very nervous. Adison and Billy (4:45) break down Season 2, Episode 3, “Wrap Thee In Terror.” Did they spend too much time at Ellis Island? Plus (21:24) an unceremonious end for a lovable — if disposable — character and will Elizabeth really leave Jack? Email correct trivia answers to [email protected]. The first correct answer scores a Y Collection t-shirt from TasteofCountryStore.com.

1923 left fans feeling a certain kind of way after Season 2. Billy Dukes and Adison Haager (8:05) explore the truth about Galveston, Texas and Spencer’s trail to Montana. Plus, (18:45) is Banner putting it all together and will he rebel against Don Whitfield? Then, (21:01) fan reaction to the Elizabeth Strafford Vs. Wolf scene, including the best theories about how it got in the house. And (15:57) did anyone else get it wrong when it comes to Marshall Kent? Also this week, trivia for a Y Collection t-shirt at the Taste of Country store and your questions, comments and theories. Finally, (36:40) Adison’s interview with Julia Schlaepfer. Visit store.tasteofcountry.com.

Does anyone who watches 1923 think Spencer and Alex will have a happy ending? After Ep. 1, (16:15) Billy Dukes and Adison Haager breakdown a not-unlikely turning point that allows for everything we know about the Duttons past, present and future. Plus, (5:30) who is Zane and why is he in jail? (24:35) Why does Teonna’s boyfriend look different and could Donald Whitfield get any more evil? Trivia and your questions, comments and theories as well. Email [email protected].