The drama behind the scenes of Dutton Ranch has been making headlines, but it’s not the only Yellowstone spinoff experiencing tension. Over on Marshals, the crew has been struggling with the emotional impact of one character’s death — and they’re not alone.

A source close to the production told People that part of the Marshals team was “upset” for “weeks” after Riley Green’s character, Garrett, was killed off in Season 1. The hair-and-makeup department, in particular, was devastated.

“Our hair-and-makeup team, especially, those women loved him,” the source said. “We had people on our crew who were so upset with [showrunner] Spencer Hudnut for weeks when they got that episode.”

Garrett’s death came during a barn fire on Kayce Dutton’s ranch in the Yellowstone spinoff. While flashbacks may still show the character in the present day, the show has confirmed that Riley Green will not be returning for Season 2.

Riley Green’s Final Days on Set

The day Garrett wrapped, Green proved once again why he was so beloved by the crew. He was flying out to perform a show that same night, yet still found time to send flowers to the hair-and-makeup team with a personal thank-you card.

“He was very sweet,” the source continued. “He was so kind to our cast and our crew. I mean, the day that he wrapped, he was flying out — he was performing in a show that night — and while he was getting in the car, he was already having flowers delivered for the hair-and-makeup team to say thank you.”

The gesture was the perfect capstone to a character who had quickly become a fan favorite. Garrett, Kayce’s former military friend turned ranch hand, had given fans their first real glimpse into Kayce’s past — exactly the kind of story Marshals was built to explore.

The Emotional Weight of the Loss

The news of Garrett’s death hit the Marshals crew hard. The showrunner, Spencer Hudnut, reportedly faced weeks of backlash from the hair-and-makeup department, who felt the death of a character they had grown to love was rushed or poorly handled.

“I’d feel that way too!” the source said. The crew’s response makes sense — Garrett was more than just a guest star. He was the character who finally gave Kayce’s military backstory the spotlight it deserved, and his exit left fans and cast members alike feeling the loss.

Season 2: A New Chapter Without Garrett

While Garrett’s death is a significant blow to the series, Marshals has already been renewed for Season 2. The show is expected to dive deeper into the Dutton family’s history and the ranch’s ongoing conflicts, with new characters stepping up to fill the void left by Green’s character.

The crew’s reaction to Garrett’s death has also highlighted the tight-knit, family-like environment that has made Marshals so successful. The fact that even the hair-and-makeup team was so emotionally invested in the character says everything about how much the cast and crew have grown to love the show and its people.

Whether Garrett returns in flashbacks or through a clever storyline, one thing is clear: his death has left a lasting impression. The Marshals crew may have been upset for weeks, but the show itself is far from over — and Season 2 is already on the horizon.

The death of Riley Green’s character Garrett may have brought tears to the Marshals cast and crew, but it has also given the show a new chapter to write. The ranch continues, the Dutton family endures, and the story of Kayce’s past — and future — is only just beginning again.