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Casting Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler was pure genius. That man was born to play that character. He totally deserves whatever award they give to amazing actors.

I love his reaction when he finds out the cabin belongs to him and that John Dutton thinks of him as a son.

Rip's character is the definition of a warrior poet. Deeply devoted to what matters, a true gentleman to his lady, but very dangerous to anyone who would harm what he loves.

I love when Beth is making some obscure point, and Rip responds without a trace of irony, “Beth, I don’t know what that means.”

The way Rip treats Beth with no ego and pure love is a great character study for all men. I sure learned a lot on how to react to my wife seeing him.

Never in all my life have I ever liked a character more than Rip Wheeler.

I cried when RIP got acknowledged as a son and got the house.

Rip is the definition of a man’s man and nobody could possibly play him any better than Cole. He just makes this series fly !

The definition of loyalty and debt of gratitude. He's my fave character of the show. If they kill him off or left the show then thats it for me.

“I’d rather kill a thousand men than shoot another horse.” Love Rip. 🔥🔥

Josh Lucas was the perfect choice to play a younger John Dutton. His mannerisms, his look, and voice are dead on incredible.

RIP is what brotherhood, family man, and loyalty looks like. I grew up in the country. Seen and know a few men just like him. They are the one's you do not mess with. And if you're friends with them, you keep them close. They're the real ones. I'm glad men like them are represented through RIP on a dang good show. Not all you see here is fiction. Whoever created RIP either is one or knows men like him.

Rip is the kind of man that this world is sorely lacking.

I love Jimmy's story and how Rip and Lloyd take him under their wing and shape him into what he becomes

Can someone please remind me why Cole Hauser hasn’t gotten an Emmy award nomination yet? The man is killing it as Rip

Took me til the third episode to realize that it was Cole Hauser playing Rip. I can’t believe how transformative and convincing he is as a hardened cowboy, absolutely incredible.

To watch this big man fill up when Beth told him John gave him the cabin and thought of him as a son was epic.

Rip is as much a key star in the show as Costner. They work together in perfection.

Rip has grown on me. I wasn't sure what to make of him at first and then I just love him more every show. Tough as Hell and has a small amount of soft spots too.

Even as a hardened man a fathers love can bring him to tears. Believe he waited all his life for this.

I love the look that Beth gives to Rip while he’s talking and teaching Tate, that look that you only give to YOUR person, YOUR soul mate. Just the strongest and most sincere look of “I love you more than existence itself.” You know she just loves him so much, nobody else can soothe and tame her soul like Rip.

15:54 My biological father was abusive and disliked me because he was frustrated at the fact that I had autism. He never treated me respect or care. I felt like I never had a dad. When i had a strong mentor who cared for me and called me son, I broke down. This gets me everytime.

It amazes me that the two toughest characters in this show share a love that's so soft and pure.

that letter rip got is something that will be treasured for the rest of his days. Something like that is priceless. the words of love and affirmation meant the worlds to him. He always longed to be seen as a son and to have a father who loved him.

Rip absolutely makes the show. By the time he was a teenager he'd already been to Hell and back a few times, Thank God JD gave him a chance. Yes he is such a complex character and so tough, yet he has that soft side and that good heart. His connection with Beth is a connection that most people never get to experience in their life. Wonderful character...the best. ❤️Rip

Cole Hauser is perfect as Rip. He keeps that show grounded and the character has that integrity that is admirable.

"Well sir...pain I'm used to..." how many kids like Rip are out there right now experiencing the same stuff.

This show is filled with amazing, fascinating, well-crafted characters top to bottom, but Rip has always been the standout to me. There's just something about him that never fails to captivate me. He does everything he can to protect the ranch and the Dutton family, even though he's not got any stake in the land or any blood of that family running through his veins. He never asks for anything in return for all his blood and sweat, never complains about what he has to do or what's done to him, nor does he take any of it for granted. He's just appreciative to have the only thing that has ever felt like an approximation of a home to him, because he never got to have that growing up. Where all the other Dutton kids disappointed, or clashed with John or went their own ways, Rip was always there when he was needed, every single time, and his loyalty never had to be questioned or verified. The scene depicting Rip receiving land on the ranch as John's letter is read to him never fails to make me emotional, as the moment even breaks the stoic tough guy himself. For all he's given, Rip is finally rewarded with what he deserves, not just with a tangible mark of his role within the Dutton family that the property signifies, but far more by the understated yet powerful way John fully accepts him as his own son. In many ways, this is also a sign that as time goes on and the battle for the ranch and the land intensifies from all sides, John realizes that everyone there is his family, whether they share the same blood or not, because they are all fighting for the same thing. And there's a beauty in that.

When Rip got his new house you could tell how happy he was and the to top it off John called him son making this seen just that much better

That cabin scene always brings tears to my eyes. My step father always considered me his only son and called me son before he passed away...

The absolute best part of this entire plot is that he didn't care about the house, he cared more about the letter. Cole absolutely killed this role. My only gripe, having grown up around ranch hands and cowboys in Texas is all of their hands are too well kept and manicured lol... Real cowboys always got missing or broken nails, crooked/lost fingers and big beefy hands kinda of like bodybuilders'.

My son and I put our cowboy hats on and ride our bicycles around the neighborhood acting like John and Rip.

Rip is a badass. One of my favorite characters on the show.

The scene with Beth on the roof, right before she was attacked, is my top favorite scene of Cole's. He is strong, vulnerable, caring, and volatile all at once. When he holds her face after the attack and tells her that he loves her brings me to tears every time. Rip is the heart of the show and he is every bit as important as any member of the Dutton family. ❤

“He called me his son?” Such a great line and moment

Rip is hands down my favorite in the series. Man’s Man. 🍻

Rip getting the cabin and brought to tears by it, to me shows the love and gratitude he has for being "adopted" by John Dutton. It just a very moving seen into Rip's "softer" side, other than when he is with Beth or Nate.

I recently discovered this show and Rip is like a Zen Warrior. He says so much with a few words. His actions are deliberate and without remorse. He has no pretense or ego. Kudos to the writers and Cole Hauser.

This guy was perfect for this role 👏🏽

That first bullying scene, damn. When you see his backstory, you know that shyt was primal

John and Rip make a hell of a team, no hesitation, just getting it done. 2 of the best characters in any series

When John Dutton gave Rip the house I jumped for joy cause he really deserved it after everything he has done for him

I love RIP's fierceness: in battle and in love

The cast of this show is stacked but nobody gives Cole Hauser enough credit. He is Rip.

It broke my heart for Rip when the cabin got burnt down after all he's been through to earn that from John and all that matter to Rip was John calling him his son when he was gifted the cabin !! Hopefully J.D. rebuilds it for him someday !!

My new fav hard-case character! The scene where Kelly read the letter to him was beautiful. I also love how Kelly loves him maybe even more than her Father. His back story was great, I shed a tear.

Every girl dreams of having a Rip in their life. I know I do ❤ Cole was born to play this role and boy does he do it so well ❤

Every moment Rip is on screen is his best moment

Thinking back to movies like Pitch Black and 2 Fast 2 Furious... Cole Hauser has come a long way and he shines so god damn bright in this role as Rip Wheeler. Bad ass dude. I'd sure like to meet him someday. Kevin Costner... hell the whole cast of Yellowstone.

absolutely love this character ..... binge watched 5 series in a little over 3 weeks ...... loved it and Rip is my fave character

You want to fight somebody you come fight me, I'll fight you all God damn day!! -Rip!!

Such a fantastic character. Cole does a fantastic job and I can't wait for season 5!

Cole Hauser is a brilliant character actor. I'm very pleased that he found the Yellowstone vehicle to truly showcase his talent. I remember his father from a daytime soap opera and series from the late 70s and 80s. Cole has proven his worth as an accomplished actor and I hope to see him receive much deserved accolades.

Who doesn’t want Rip back into the show. He was a good reason I watched it.

Rip Wheeler: man of honor.

"There are two roads in life. One is winning or learning, the other is losing. Losing all the way to the fuckin' grave. Boy, you better choose it quickly, or life's gonna choose it for you..." - - Rip Wheeler - -

The sound mixing on the roof scene is amazing. Letting the song play while Rip makes his way to Beth, then slowly dropping the track to only the bass while they greet each other, then drop the track completely to allow Rip to open up to Beth and let her know how he dealt with his family trauma, only to resume the music slowly while the unspoken "I love you" lingers in the air. It really adds to the scene and the dialog.

Rip is 100% my favourite character from the show. Just love how he doesn't take shit from anyone and that John treats him like family

He is what every man should be like. No BS and straight ahead..

Love Yellowstone ❤️ Can't wait till November 😊

Favorite character period 🙌🏻🔥 he represents all the qualities every man should have, hard working loyal to the ones that gave them an opportunity and defends what he loves and always there for Beth ❤️🔥🔥😎🔥

The scene where young John Dutton and a very young rip wheeler is an amazing scene which shows your his character details at such a young age... John knew right then and there that ripp was a keeper for the ranch and the family

I love RIP and Beth. They both had childhood traumas and found each other. 😭❤

Yellowstone has the best cast of characters through and through of anything I can ever remember watching.

One of the best TV shows ever... In the middle of thousands of bullshit TV shows..

Rip Wheeler is my second favorite character after Harvery Specter(Suits) and his loves for Beth is so pure. He is so lovable when he is with Beth, and his smile is so natural and shoothing when he is with Beth. Flawless acting ❤

I can’t believe he has not won an Emmy.

Love, love this show! I have binge watched it twice. Can't wait for the new season! One of the best written shows with incredible actors!

When you fight like your already dead you are a very tough person. Rip fights like that. His best was rescuing beth. That was awesome

Yellowstone by far has been the BEST show that I have ever watched. The characters are beyond AMAZING especially the Dutton family. All have their own distinctive character that makes them unique. RIP from the get go was my favorite. He's rough, but he's loyal and will protect the Dutton's as if they were his own family. The bike scene on the side of the road blew me away, RIP was fearless and ready to brawl. There are just way too many episodes, because they are all damn good. I can only hope that after Season 5, that a movie is made of Yellowstone to hit the big screen where it will come to a successful and nominated award best script, best actors, best tv show to ever air!! TEAM RIP!

Rip reminds me of a samurai or a knight. He’s a warrior and loyal to his lord/employer to the death and no fear of battle. He will always jump in to protect what’s his or a part of his territory

Rip is the only man strong enough to tame Beth

Ripp is a man thay everyone should learn from. The ends and outs.

The story lines , the acting ,the scenery ...the action , there really is nothing like it!!

I have loved Cole Hauser in everything he has been in. Carter in 2F2F, Red in TotS and Rip in Yellowstone. The man is a colossally underrated actor. His portrayal of Rip makes Yellowstone that much better than almost any other show on TV right now.

That moment of validation for Rip meant the world to him. I love his character.

His reaction to the letter absolutely guts me every time I watch it.

Still can’t believe Rip and the “bad guy” in 2 fast 2 furious are played by the same person lol

The folks below are are absolutely correct Rip does make the show. He may seem like a simple man but he is as complex as any of the rest. He show us what respect, honor, patience and beyond all that loyalty looks like.

In my eyes, Rip is the main character of this show.

Rip is such a defining character of this show. Cole did such a great job embodying everything that rip is

Rip is my favorite person on the show. When Jhon gave him the cabin I felt that

grown man tears are the realest tears

from Benny in Dazed and Confused to Rip in Yellowstone... what an actor...

Cole is one of the greatest actors I have ever seen. He is so very gifted.

I love the moments Taylor Sheridan gives us. He tends to dwell to long on the stark realism of life like a Larry McMurtry novel, but it does have its place if you want to watch something visceral.

Could you imagine if there were more men like Rip Wheeler… awesome job casting and writing… Righteous

The way he developed the Rip character is just BEYOND amazing. To create a character that you can hate, love, want to destroy, and want so support to every end is just beyond impressive. He can seem so selfish, yet he is also the guy who truly puts something bigger than himself as the driving force of his life. He seems so dam mean, but at the same time never really let's himself get in his own way to teaching lessons that he truly feels are for other people's good. Will give his life those he is dedicated to without hesitation. Really amazing!!

Rip never dreamed of having the house. He wanted to be loyal not for a reward at the end but for loyalties sake. Him getting the letter meant that he had a father. And not just a father but a man he respects

Some people are ready to do violence, but it takes character to do it for the "right" reasons. He makes no calls, he is loyal, rare trait these days. Worth millions if you ask me.

One of the greatest characters ever on TV!

Rip is Fantastic on this show a great Actor. Looking in from Ireland 🇮🇪

I could watch another two hours of every scene he's in haha

I believe that deep down every man wants to be rip wheeler tough yet compassionate. A true man

One of the best characters ever on screen.. so freaking good! 🍺 Send Rip!

Rip is a beloved character. Love his relationship with Beth and looking forward to him building a stronger relationship with Carter in Session 5.

The longer the seasons go, the more emotional we all get. The more emotionally attached we all get. We will all cry in the end.

Coming from a fatherless home growing up I found the father figure and the example of the man I wish to be in my bestfriends father, we have been through a lot together and gotten close and inseparable with his family throughout the years and then one day I was filling out a job application and needed non related references to put down so later that night I asked him at dinner if it would be ok to put him down as one of those references. He just looked at me and said "of course, youre one of mine arent you?" I had to excuse myself because I was having a hard time holding it together so the letter scene when Rip realizes that John thinks of him as a son and calls him as such hits especially hard and true. In my opinion this is one of the greatest shows ever made.

What I love about Rip is that he knows when to be tought, and when to be soft

Oh man this is the part we’re after seeing rip and Tate having A conversation together Beth immediately starts bursting into tears all because she got a hysterectomy rather than abortion and that one flashback when she was young and asked Jamie to get an abortion after she realized she’s pregnant. and watching the scene right now still breaks my heart all Beth ever wanted in life was to have a child of her own. 11:17