1923 Finale:
Spoiler Alert! This article reveals key plot points from the 1923 Season 2 finale, now streaming on Paramount+.
The epic love story of Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar) and Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer) in 1923 comes full circle in the dramatic two-hour Season 2 finale. After spending most of the season trying to reunite, the star-crossed lovers finally find their way back to each other—against all odds.
Reunion Amid the Snow—But Not Really
Alexandra had spent much of the season trying to reconnect with her husband, Spencer, while he raced home to Montana to save his uncle Jacob (Harrison Ford) and aunt Cara (Helen Mirren) from escalating threats to the Yellowstone ranch.
In one of the most emotional moments of the finale, the two are finally reunited near the train tracks in snow-covered Montana. Spencer leaps from a moving train to reach his stranded, frostbitten wife, and their reunion is nothing short of cinematic magic.
But here’s the twist—those snowy scenes were filmed under the sweltering Texas sun on a soundstage in Austin.
“It was over 100 degrees,” says Schlaepfer. “We had to pretend to shiver while dripping in sweat.”
“It felt powerful,” Sklenar adds. “You could feel how hard they fought to find each other.”
The Birth of a Dutton — But Which One?
Soon after reuniting, Spencer learns that Alex is pregnant. Despite her weakened condition and severe frostbite, she miraculously gives birth to a baby boy—named John.
The big question? Is this the John Dutton II, father of Kevin Costner’s character in Yellowstone?
“It’s fun to think about,” says Schlaepfer. “But only Taylor Sheridan can confirm that.”
“John’s a popular name,” Sklenar jokes, skirting confirmation.
A Heartbreaking Goodbye
Just as it seems happiness has returned to the Dutton family, tragedy strikes. Alexandra dies in the hospital, peacefully holding her newborn and lying next to Spencer.
“They fall asleep together, and she just drifts away,” Schlaepfer shares. “It was painful to film. Helen and Harrison were there out of respect.”
Revenge Served Cold—and Quick
Spencer’s grief quickly turns to vengeance. With Jacob by his side, he tracks down Donald Whitfield (Timothy Dalton), the sadistic developer threatening the Duttons. In a cold, calculated act of retribution, Spencer shoots him dead at his breakfast table.
“Men back then didn’t have podcasts to process emotions,” Sklenar quips. “His pain shows through action—revenge was his way of mourning.”
Alexandra’s Legacy and the Future of ‘1923’
Alex earns her place in the Dutton family cemetery, a final sign of her deep connection to the Yellowstone legacy—even as an English aristocrat.
“It’s such an honor,” says Schlaepfer. “People will be upset, but Alex truly became a Dutton.”
Though 1923 ends here, the story doesn’t. Taylor Sheridan and Paramount confirmed the saga will continue with a new chapter titled 1944, expected to follow the grown-up John Dutton II.
The series closes with an older Spencer lying beside Alex’s grave—a quiet, somber moment that leaves his fate ambiguous.
“Maybe he’s just napping,” Sklenar laughs. “Or maybe there’s a version with geriatric Spencer dragging a gun he can barely lift.”
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The End of an Era, the Start of a Legacy
While 1923 may be ending, the emotional impact of Spencer and Alex’s love story—and the birth of a pivotal Dutton—will echo through the Yellowstone universe.
“We poured our hearts into this,” says Sklenar. “It’s been an honor to tell this story.”
