Taylor Sheridan 's Yellowstone has become one of the biggest hits in recent television history, and that success has helped him launch a television empire. But the high-powered writer, director and producer absolutely refused to attend the meeting that led to the series getting picked up, and he had to be talked into it through some extreme means.

The Dec. 15 episode will also be super-sized, running one hour and 26 minutes. Titled, “Life Is A Promise,” the logline for the Sheridan-penned ending reads, “The fate of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch is revealed.”

Kevin Costner’s exit from Yellowstone wasn’t the only blow. Fans think Taylor Sheridan’s ego stopped him from making the ultimate spin-off.