Sarah Atwood stands out as a formidable villain in Yellowstone, challenging the Dutton family like never before. Dawn Olivieri's portrayal of Atwood showcases a complex and calculating character who gets dangerously close to the Duttons. Competent villains like Atwood pose a real threat to the Dutton Ranch, adding a new level of tension to the show.

Yellowstone is filled with villains trying their hand at taking over the Dutton Ranch and, for my money, Sarah Atwood (Dawn Olivieri) is the best of them. Taylor Sheridan villains are some of the best parts of his shows. He can create a rounded, human character in only a few short scenes and explain what it is they want, their strengths, and their weaknesses. In Yellowstone, the Dutton family are sometimes the most villainous seeming characters in the show, which means the actual antagonists have to be even more formidable and cruel.

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