Its fun to think about.
That it ties into the whole world, Schlaepfer told USA Today.
The only person who could confirm that is Taylor Sheridan himself, out of his mouth.
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Sklenar, meanwhile, gave a very droll response of: Johns a popular name.
The theory holds water.
How Does John Dutton Fit Into ‘1923’?
The Duttons face a new set of challenges in the early 20th century, including the rise of Western expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression.
But then we have Spencer and Alex, whose son was explicitly named John in the finale.
Like this felt as if it was neon signs pointing at the baby saying JOHN DUTTON.
The timing lines up too.
Naming him after Spencers brother also fits perfectly with the Dutton familys tradition of honoring fallen kin.
Are we all keeping track of this with our pieces of string, maps, and scribbled notes?
We still dont know if Spencer and Alexs John Dutton istheJohn Dutton II.
But of all the surviving Duttons in1923, hes the most narratively and emotionally satisfying choice.
Jack and Elizabeths future is uncertain.
As Schlaepfer said, only Taylor Sheridan can truly confirm it.
But all signs are pointing to yes.
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