Fans of Yellowstone tune into the show for several reasons: one, the story being told is so intriguing and unforgiving that we don’t want to miss a single moment.
There are also the multifaceted characters that carry pain, joy, and heartache in an almost poetic way, and then there’s the fact that everyone in the cast is relatively easy on the eyes. Especially one Rip Wheeler.
You can’t be a fan of Yellowstone and not have noticed that the Duttons and their ranch hands are all quite stunning. In fact, the only real ugly that exists is in the villains, which makes perfect sense.
So when fans tune into Yellowstone, there are hashtags, shirts, and even blankets that shout their love for specific characters, and Rip has an incredibly loyal fanbase.
A post making the rounds on Facebook examines why fans are so drawn to Rip Wheeler, noting that it goes well beyond his looks.
Hauser is stunning as Rip Wheeler, but another layer of him we all find ourselves most attracted to is the way he loves and respects Beth. Yellowstone fan Megan Martin shared the following sentiments on Facebook after Sunday night’s episode.
Other Yellowstone viewers immediately agreed with her sentiments, though it’s arguable that Cole Hauser is handsome as Rip Wheeler and as himself; that’s not the point of her post.
What she’s saying, and what several fans of the series have felt since the very beginning, is that Rip loves Beth in an authentic way that makes her feel treasured, valued, loved, and most importantly — safe.
Fans shared some of their favorite Rip and Beth moments in the comments section and even tagged their significant others in the process, thanking them for being a safe space too.
The series has a lot of ups and downs, and several moments leave some viewers scratching their heads and wondering if there’s any true joy left at the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, but then — there’s Rip Wheeler.
He’s the beacon of hope and light, not just for Beth but for anyone who needs a reminder that love like that can exist. That someone in this world will love you for all you are, the good and the bad, and more than that — they’ll help you through the bad. Someone will look at you and say, “you’re enough,” and mean it.
Of course, we all hope that person will be as dashing as Rip himself or Beth — she’s a total knockout too. The thing is, Rip’s vulnerability and openness with Beth is the most attractive thing about him, and with a smile that’s ready to melt your heart at any moment, that says a lot about him.