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Ever since it first graced our screens, Taylor Sheridan’sYellowstonehas garnered a dedicated fanbase with its gripping storylines and complex characters. Filled with some incredible characters, the series also has its fair share of villains who have turned out to be fan-favorite antagonists. However, one recently introduced villain seems not to be faring as well with fans.

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This particular villain is Sarah Atwood, portrayed by Dawn Olivieri, introduced in season five of the show. While Sheridan is celebrated for crafting engaging narratives and characters, fans lately seemed to be voicing concerns over his portrayal of female characters, particularly of Sarah, who feels miscast as well as flat.

YellowstoneS*x Siren Villain Leaves Taylor Sheridan Fans Disappointed

Dawn Olivieri as Sarah Atwood inYellowstone| Paramount NetworkTaylor Sheridanis often hailed as a great writer, thanks to him creating some of the best TV shows and movies of all time. However, fans ofYellowstonedo not seem to be happy with the addition ofSarah Atwood, season 5’s antagonist. a lawyer hired by Market Equities CEO Carline Warner, the character is one of the first antagonists featured in the show who has grown closest to the Dutton family.

Yet, fans are not happy with either the portrayal, the writing, or the casting of the character, who was supposed to be a ‘s*x siren’ villain. Several fans believe, Sarah’s character is more like that of a ‘soap character’, lacking any allure or sophistication that is generally expected of a femme fatale in a show likeYellowstone.

Dawn Olivieri as Sarah Atwood in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]

“They are all caricatures of a facet of one of his kinks”: Even the Genius of Taylor Sheridan Cannot Escape 1 Valid Criticism of Yellowstone That His Most Ardent Fans Will Not Defend

However, the critique does not end with Sarah, for fans believe Sheridan, in general, lacks the ability to write well-built female characters. Comparing his female characters to those of ‘Disney villains’, lacking and undeveloped, fans believe Taylor Sheridan is only apt at crafting male characters. And when it comes to well-developed, sophisticated female characters, the writer’s female characters fall short of fully fleshed-out individuals with their own agency.

Fans Believe Taylor Sheridan Cannot Write Female Characters With Finesse

Taylor Sheridan [Credit:Sons of Anarchy| FX Network]Taylor Sheridan’sYellowstonehas several brilliant female characters, ranging from protagonists to supporting characters and antagonists. Yet, fans believe, that despite the talent for wearing intricate plots and developing complex male characters, Sheridan’s female characters often lack similar depth and nuance exhibited by their male counterparts.

“Just end it already”: Taylor Sheridan’s Plot Hole-Filled ‘Yellowstone’ Arc Has Fans “Feeling ripped off big time”

While most fans continue to defend the actor-writer, fans on Reddit had much to say about Sarah and other female characters ofYellowstone.

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“They are all caricatures of a facet of one of his kinks”: Even the Genius of Taylor Sheridan Cannot Escape 1 Valid Criticism of Yellowstone That His Most Ardent Fans Will Not Defend

AsYellowstoneprepares to end, we only hope Taylor Sheridan will be able to better flesh out his female characters and deliver performances that resonate more with the audience. Set for more potential success in the future, seeing the many dramas Sheridan is busy creating, we hope he will be able to elevate his writing when it comes to writing more nuanced female characters.

Meanwhile,Yellowstonecan be streamed on Peacock.

Maria Sultan

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Taylor Sheridan in a still from Sons of Anarchy | FX Network

“Just end it already”: Taylor Sheridan’s Plot Hole-Filled ‘Yellowstone’ Arc Has Fans “Feeling ripped off big time”