What Does Counting Coup Mean in Yellowstone Season 5?

Yellowstone fans are curious to know the meaning behind “Counting Coup” in Season 5. The most recent episode of the show follows Kayce, who reveals that he no longer considers the ranch their home. He becomes determined in his anonymous mission and sends a violent message to Grant.

So, here’s a detailed guide on what “Counting Coup” meant in Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 12.

What is the meaning of Counting Coup in Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 12?

Kayce explains to Grant that “Counting Coup” means taking a piece of one’s soul and keeping it at the end of Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 12. The whole sequence that leads up to Kayce’s warning to Grant begins after Colby’s demise. Kayce and his son Tate take a stroll through their family graveyard.

There, Tate asks Kayce if he also wants to get buried near his family. However, he reveals that he wants to be just near him. When Tate says he will be at home, Kayce tells him that now they no longer consider the ranch to be their home.

Now, Kayce, who proclaims to know his vision clearly, asks for Monica’s help. He soon packs a tactical gear, hinting that whatever his vision is, it’s going to be harsh. When Monica asks why is he packing the gear, he reveals that he just wants her to believe in him. He further tells her that he cannot get into the details of what he is about to do. However, he assures her that whatever he is planning is in the family’s best interest.

The final moments ultimately reveal that Kayce was headed to warn Grant. He sneakily gets into the backseat as Grant and his daughter Ally drive home from soccer. He holds Ally at gunpoint conveying his message to Grant clearly to not target the Duttons again and that he is keeping an eye on him. Hitting Grant’s head with the gun, he sends his revenge message clearly. He says “Where I come from, we call that counting coup.”