“1923”: The Dutton Family Tree Mystery Could Be Solved by a Forgotten “Yellowstone” Scene [DUTTON RULES]

As fans of 1923 get ready for the big Season 2 finale this Sunday (April 6) on Paramount+, there’s one question everyone’s asking—who exactly is the grandfather of Yellowstone’s John Dutton? And if you want a clue, here’s a fun tip: watch out for a one-legged man.

Yes, really.

A One-Legged Clue from Yellowstone Season 4

In Yellowstone Season 4, Episode 2 titled Phantom Pain, John Dutton (played by Kevin Costner) tells Jimmy about his own grandfather, who lost a leg. He says his grandfather had terrible pain in the toes of a leg that wasn’t there anymore—something called phantom pain.

This little detail might be the key to finally connecting the dots in the Dutton family tree. But here’s the twist—1923 hasn’t shown a one-legged Dutton yet. So, if no character in the Season 2 finale ends up losing a leg, that might be a sign that the family tree theory needs to be rethought.

Confusion in the Dutton Family Tree

Ever since 1883 introduced James and Margaret Dutton, fans have been trying to figure out how the Dutton family members are all related. But things haven’t been simple. There are only bits and pieces of information, and not everything fits together perfectly.

One popular theory is called the “7 Generations Theory.” It says there are seven generations between James Dutton (played by Tim McGraw in 1883) and John Dutton (played by Kevin Costner). But if this theory is right, then Spencer Dutton can’t be John’s grandfather—there’s a generation missing in between.

So what are the other possibilities?

Is Jack Dutton the Grandfather?

Some fans believe Jack Dutton might be the grandfather of John Dutton. But if that’s true, and Jack dies in 1923 Episode 6 (as it seems), then maybe John was talking about his grandfather from his mother’s side in that “phantom pain” story. That would mean the show could still surprise us with more family history from another side of the tree.

Podcast Theories and Fan Clues

The Dutton Rules Podcast discusses these questions every week. In their latest episode, they go deep into 1923 Episode 6, which saw the deaths of seven characters. They also talk about how Spencer Dutton’s war background connects with his family’s story. Plus, they point out how Teonna’s storyline might have come to an emotional end.

One smart fan, who goes by “Feisty Old Gal 8257” on YouTube, even reminded the podcast team about that one-legged grandfather scene from Yellowstone Season 4. Her observation has added a whole new layer to the mystery.

Could Future Prequels Change Everything?

There’s always a chance that Taylor Sheridan, the creator of the Yellowstone universe, might introduce new characters in upcoming prequels. These could completely change what we think we know about the Dutton family. So far, there’s no strong hint that James, Jack, or even the original John Dutton had secret relationships that led to surprise children—but anything’s possible.

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