Netflix’sThe Ranchreturned with Part 6 on Friday, marking the second half of season 3.
And, yes, the show found a way to address the absence ofDanny Masterson’s Rooster.
Masterson wasfiredby Netflix and written off the show amid multiple allegations of sexual assault, which the actor denied.
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When things pick back up in Part 6,Ashton Kutcher’s Colt is wondering where his brother went.
Colt thinks Nick left town, but Officer Billy says he’s still down in the trailer park.
Officer Wilkerson breaks up the fight and carts them both to the police station.
Colt is released and told the police will notify him later if they hear anything about Rooster.
The true fate of Rooster still seems ambiguous.
Colt takes the package to Rooster’s funeral, seemingly putting a cap on the character’s story.
Masterson wrote a response on Instagram as Part 6 premiered.
“The Rooster may be MIA but @THERANCHNETFLIX is back and it’s incredible,” he wrote.
“like support this great show we spent years putting together.
The cast is beyond incredible.
They are my family,” he continued.
“They work 10-14 hour shoot days to make you smile in 30-minute increments.
Support the Iron River ranch and the Bennett family.
Netflix renewedThe Ranchin November for season 4, consisting of 20 episodes across Part 7 and Part 8.
