[70], Over the years, the series has also received two Key Art Awards and two Red Nation Film Awards of Excellence, the latter for Supporting Actor A Martinez[71] and Graham Greene. I do hope Longmire is renewed for another season. He begins to believe that Branch is obsessed by his ideas about Ridges and suspends him temporarily, putting him in the care of his father Barlow (Gerald McRaney). Just want more Longmire. Fabulous scene-entering into the morgue, the silence prior to dropping off Branch, the looks between Vic, Ferg, and Ruby, the wonderment and humor of this finale (2 shovles? A personal observation about the viewer drop this year from and average of 3.7 (S2) to 3.5(S3). Ha! Why did Henry take Hectors drop jar? Dog, I agree with your Walt/Vic comments, they have been encumbered by the story arcs. I think what Henry said to Branch about returning to his job under Walt after he lost the election has a much deeper meaning now. [35] It seemed to have old [b]emsA2 [/b]Appreciated your take on the VicWaltship. I totally agree. IMO she has developed a drinking problem after finding out her mother was murdered. Michael M. Robin is an executive producer on Longmire and also serves as executive producer on Dallas, The Closer, Major Crimes and as consulting producer on the first two seasons of Rizzoli & Isles. Very much appreciated. Cady clearly saw more than the wound. In the first episode, Henry is still being held by kidnappers (led by Malachi) on the Crow reservation and might die if not found, but is finally freed by Walt with the help of the Crow medicine woman. . A go-between named David Ridges hired Miller Beck to kill Martha Longmire. And I can go either way on arcs versus standalones. When she finds out about how she was injured by his scheme with Nighthorse and his Branchs other behavior, I expect she will be done with him. My husband thinks Im nuts and it was just makeup or war paint. The series is shown in Ireland on RT One and in Germany on RTL Nitro, as of January 10, 2014, at 10:05 pm. I did notice Cady eyeing them, when Vic naturally and caringly Fair or not. Quality programming takes yet another hit in favor of more trash TV. (The Indian reservation has its own police force, which has authority within the reservation boundaries, except for capital crimes.) He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University and taught adult religion and Know Your Religion classes for BYU Continuing Education and spoke at BYU Campus Education Week for many years. It had to be done before anything romantic could happen with Vic. Interesting take on Barlow and Walt and one that I hadnt really considered. I bet a lot of Longmire viewers watch Major Crimes. I agree with many of you, if there is a S4, it should be better (and easier to join) with individual weekly episodes without so much undercurrent. Thanks for a place to express my pent up thoughts, lol. Not everyone has read the book series and what they know of the characters is from the tv series. They only have three shows drawing any sizeable audience Longmire, Bates Hotel and DD (I have never watched either of the last two). The episode ends with a pile of shell casings being seen on the ground. The other thing I found interesting in this article was that at the time it was written there was talk about trying to cast Dog and finding it really difficult. This year, I recommended this show to a lot of people. According to the New Mexico State Film Office, exteriors were filmed in and around Santa Fe and at Garson Studios. The title of this episode, Ashes to Ashes, can be taken both literally and figuratively. Sheriff Walt Longmire: I just asked this smart-ass the same question. The director was T.J. Scott and the producers included Hunt Baldwin, John Coveny, Greer Shephard, and Michael M. I do like Branch and Cady together but think he has as much to do to earn his way back into her good graces as he does to Walts. That might be some major competition for Longmire if Longmire stays on A&E at 10pm Monday. Walt saying goodbye to his wife was an unforgettable moment. Filming of the interiors took place in New Mexico at Garson Studios, on the campus of Santa Fe University of Art and Design. There seems to me to be too much left undone if Barlow is eliminated, the money trail needs both Jacob and Dad Connally before the court of law to sort Casino land interests (What Martha knew), gun for hires, shell corporations, and find the Malachi (furlow) dirty connectionpowerful positions must have been utilized. Branch had suspicious evidence that he might have shared with Longmire before confronting his father. I want to be clear: this doesnt have anything to do with the, We Light the Way, the fifth episode of HBOs House of the Dragon, feels like the end of Part 1. Craigs latest book Any Other Name was so good with Vic getting the best of Lucian with her come backs and Walt watching it all unfold. In the clink, the businessman, looking for a deal, finally explains what happened with the Ridges suicide: he didn't know Ridges was involved with Cady's accident. are for watching things over a year old, LOL. Cady goes to Denver to speak to Detective Fales, who gives her the details of her mother's murder and informs her the suspected murderer has also been killed. I have lost a lot of shows I like because of low ratings. Is this correct? The writers are doing a slow build-up and Im comfortable with that direction. Netflix released the sixth and final season on November 17, 2017. Vic attempts suicide. I thoroughly enjoyed the finale even though the conspiracy about Marthas murder had holes large enough to drive a truck through. When Branch asks what he has to do to earn his way back in, Longmire replies he doesnt know. John Coveny tweeted the renewal for S3 last year at the end of August as did Lou Diamond Philips but then Lou removed his tweet. PaulK, I feel after he spread Marthas ashes he was headed to confront Jacob Nighthorse. I think Warner held firm. Meanwhile, Branch is curious about a possible relationship between his father and Jacob Nighthorse. Director Michael Offer Writers Craig Johnson (book series: 'Walt Longmire Mysteries') Hunt Baldwin John Coveny Stars Robert Taylor A future possibility of a relationship with Vic is suggested as they acknowledge their feelings toward each other. But when Nighhorse then exits the vehicle to watch as Vic opens the trunk, the left tail light is intact. The episode begins with Branch's friend Travis Murphy (Derek Phillips) admitting to Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) and Vic Moretti (Katee Sackhoff) that he was offered money by Branch to change his story, and he lied because he feared for his life. Or Branch just grabbed and deflected the shotgun. This is especially true of Henry Standing Bear. Full Cast and Crew . Im not a fan of the omminous grand story arc format. Longmire averaged 3.5 million this season (almost 3.7 for the finale); a bit off from S3 (3.7). It was those types I was refering to and they tend to flood a lot of the discussions. The Closer and Major Crimes yes. Lots more too about the Longmire books and TV show, glad I found it. Ive enjoyed the music throughout this season and find myself adding them to my playlist. Lets hope another network is smart enough to pick Longmire up. If the show gets another season and the writers are going to put them together, they need to ease them into a relationship without any more over the top obstacles. I dont want to jinx it but I cant see why another network wouldnt pick the show up. Its the most important barometer a network uses to indicate popularity. Robin. [28] Nineteen of the Hotshots' 20 members were later killed battling the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona. The first season of Longmire was released on May 28, 2013. So Ifeel theres a very good chance. If Ridges had killed Branch at the end of last season, this season would have been even more dark and intense as they investigated his murder. [21] Buffalo, in Johnson County, in northeast Wyoming, is the setting for some scenes set in the fictional town of Durant, county seat of Absaroka. Walt wins the election. Was it just a device to let us hear Marthas voice as Walt was going to spread her ashes or was there more significance? Meanwhile, Branch is curious about a possible relationship between his father and Jacob Nighthorse. No words needed. [29] The second season's finale honored them in the closing credits. The pilot was written by John Coveny and Hunt Baldwin, and directed by Christopher Chulack. If Barlow is dead, he is going to need Walt more than ever. What was that with Branch rubbing the paint on Ridges face in the morgue? Its too darn good and too popular. That makes Walt's motives sometimes as much of a mystery as the case of the week on "Longmire" (Sun., 10 p.m. A&E had a very good section on their website last year with detailed plot summaries, lists of cast members, including even the small roles, and information about the music chosen for episodes. I hope that next year will continue the humor in the interactions with the main characters. thus setting Branch free to be his own man, thus creating another Im sure the writers have been to all the boards and taken note of viewers feelings, hence the change in the Gorski affair storyline. Ive had the same problem with getting new people to get interested in Longmire, though, that [b]Dog[/b] expressed. I was stunned by the anti-Vic wing. The character, described as a "rock steady agent of change," was a retired lawman and Cheyenne elder who helped Vic find her sense of self when she moved to Absaroka County. I hope they do surprise me! I hope youre right, Victor. I did notice Cady eyeing them, when Vic naturally and caringly cleaned Walts wounds at the Red Pony. Remember when Walt told Barlow that he thought the shooter was getting back at Barlow through Branch? In a heartfelt, moving scene, they move Hector . Does Henry ever get the red pony back? Randy, I played the scene several times to see if by the shotguns empty cartridge I could tell because there was red and a silver casings and they show that final spent shell. While preparing to run for re-election, Walt has delegated most police duties to deputies Branch Connally (Bailey Chase) and "The Ferg" (Adam Bartley). He had no idea about Barlow being involved. Hopefull, if there is a S4, they can move forward much more freely. [b]shrummer[/b], Im sure some fans were disappointed but I like the natural way its developing and it would have been a bit much for Walt to say goodbye to Martha and getting together with Vic in the same show. Pretty sick, right? What a hoot (owl pun intended). The Glades and Longmire were both on Sunday night for season 1 of Longmire. [14] Based on the use of Jacob Nighthorse's wooden stakes in the Henry kidnapping, Walt still suspects Jacob of being behind Malachi but due to Jacob's fear of Malachi, Henry arranges a reconciliation with Walt. I blame AE for that a lot. Daddy Barlow was revealed to be full-on, evil crazy. need better shows on and get rid of reality shows they stink. I felt like he was at Hectors wall to honor him but then it seemed like more than just that when he took the jar. I like their interactions so far, both tender (Walts comforting embrace at the hospital) and tough (yeah, that punch was hysterical). Sorry, this is terribly long but like everybody else Ashes to Ashes left me with so many thoughts and questions. The owl is used as symbolism in the show. I agree with most, that the Branch character works best as a deputy. In the back of the sheriffs vehicle, David Ridges (David Midthunder) lies dead. Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) is the sheriff of fictional Absaroka County. I mostly lurk here but have followed these recaps and enjoyed them very much. Longmire gets better ratings than both. I believe the scene was added, along with Branch visiting the corpse, to throw some suspicion (a red herring) his way that he was capable of swiping the body. With David Ridges dead, his white warrior ash still smudged on Walt's clothes, Walt goes about keeping Branch out of the office and for good measure puts in motion the paperwork for his suspension. Walt and Branch are good while Beck and Barlow are bad, making race irrelevant. This guy's been robbing graves all over my county for weeks. I noticed the writers tried to fix that by claiming that Vic did not know he was married, but by then of course, it was too little, too late. Then in the Red Pony Henry says to Vic I think you are spending too much time with Walt you are picking up his speech patterns. Election Day (episode 10) A Good . Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Walt finds him dead in a river from what appears to be a self-inflicted shotgun wound. Is Barlow that big a sleazeball? In the back of the sheriff's vehicle, David Ridges (David Midthunder) lies dead. Hope we are all in place again next summer! Ed, I neglected in my recent comment to thank you for the name of the music at the opening of Ashes. I like it when they use music to complement a scene, not as a substitute for dialogue or action. And I cant say enough praise for McRaneys acting. You can tell a man by the company he keeps, as the saying goes. When Barlow was talking about how the Connallys settled Absaroka County I wondered how nuts Branchs grandfather/great-grandfather might have been. Ridges has served as a curriculum writer for Sunday . But it appeared Branch used both types. However, I think TNT is planning another Major Crimes spinoff with Jon Tenney (Fritz) as head of LAPD Special Ops after retiring from the FBI and I bet they slot that after Major Crimes. It featured a documentary about filming in New Mexico, when the setting is in Wyoming, a gallery of photographic stills, and some unaired scenes. But, sure, its a possibility. Thanks for letting me vent. He is also the editor/publisher of the BEAT to a PULP webzine and books. [citation needed][37] The 10-episode fifth season was made available for viewing on September 23, 2016. [40], Longmire began airing in the United Kingdom on TCM, on March 17, 2013, at 9 pm,[41] in Australia on GEM on May 15, 2013, at 9:30 pm. Was it concrete or cement rather than paint? I think Craig Johnson believes in the death symbolism because of a story he tells about seeing an owl before he heard that Tony Hillerman had died. All the families are separated in different, Nothing brings people together like a funeral, so special shout-out to Laena Velaryon for giving us the spectacle that was Driftmark. With every major player in attendance, we were treated to an episode filled with everything from subtle power dynamics to full-blown attempted murder. Branch wants to know if he has anything to do with David Ridges. That character added tons this season but Im with you on Henry, Vic, and Walt interacting more. Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) finds Branch Connally (Bailey Chase) walking down the road, shotgun in hand. Walt hitting Vic made me gasp, but her causal reaction was funny as hell as were subsequent scenes with Vic, Walt and Henry in the Red Pony, and then Walt and Henry in cemetry. If Vic and Walt actually got romantic, the characters would seem more predictable than if Vic gets divorced and meets a new man. In random flashback scenes, Walt and Henry travel separately to Denver, Colorado, where Walt attacks someone in a meth house. He looked so out of place in his fathers office. As Henry gives a ride home to a presumably drunk woman, Malachi and his men kidnap him. He expressed the dignified despair of Henry Standing Bear so beautifully. What was it a symbol of there? It seems relatively invisible/ignored in the entertainment media. Walt learns of Ridges' hideout location and kills him in a confrontation, in self defence. Im sure I dont remember all the times we see in owl in Longmire episodes. Craig Johnson thinks so", "Netflix Picks Up 'Longmire' for Season 4", "What Longmire's Final Season Means For The Characters, According To Katee Sackhoff", "Longmire is 'more complete and more complex' on Netflix", "What Happened In Season 5 Final Episode? Nicely said, Virginia! I cant wait for Season 4. We just started watching Longmire this year, this past May. Could have been nothing, might have been something, thats what I like about this show. Inside, Longmire commands Ferg (Adam Bartley) to clean out Branch's desk and take the man his belongings while the sheriff and Vic Moretti (Katee Sackhoff) set out to arrest Jacob Nighthorse. It is A&E fault for poor promotion of Longmire from day 1. When the rapists turn up dead, both Walt and the workers try to find the murderer, believed to be Gabriella or the new Hector. I really want to see Walt, Vic, Lucien and Henry work a case with banter between all 4 of them. Walt discovers that Vic is pregnant. Not too many folks are that willing to catch up with a new show. The season wrapped up the David Ridges storyline, as well as Vics stalker situation and Henry Standing Bears plight. So I hope they keep it that way, a slow burn of some excellent character chemistry. Is is possible no one shot anyone or is it possible that someone else shot either Barlow or Branch? I am pro- what I call The VicWaltship but not in any hurry. When Walt sees an owl he is definitely seeing a real live bird. Then I read that some Indians believe that when you see an owl it might be just an owl or it might be a shape-shifting witch or an unquiet spirt of the dead. Unquiet spirit of the dead resonated with me. David Ridges is a resident of the Cheyenne Reservation. There is a special feature on the Longmire Season 2 DVD where the producers talk about Walts visions on the mountain. [67] Also in 2013, the series won the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum's Bronze Wrangler for Fictional Television Drama. Afterward, Walt looks into hiring another deputy, Zach Heflin (Barry Sloane) to replace Branch. I love both of them but had to get used to the people in the books not being the same as the people in the TV show. Of course, I was left asking: who set the wheels in motion for Miller Beck to kill Martha Longmire? Still, having Barlow as the mastermind was inspired writing. I like a balance. Sheriff Walt Longmire: Henry Standing Bear. So, arguably, last season's best subplot died with Branch, but now we can follow Longmire as he searches for the motive behind his deputy's death. Im a late arrival and havent read most comments, but, to answer Edwards question as to why Ridges wanted to count Branchs coup, I think it was because Branch got nosy after Cadys car accident during the election. I just want a season 4 and would really like more episodes per season although I doubt that will happen. Isnt that where people left notes for Hector with requests for his services? Henry Standing Bear: [Henry looks at Walt in disbelief that he has to make up an answer] In case one of them breaks. Was someone trying to get ahold of Walt? There's promise here. At the station, Jacob is a little more open to sharing now that he is behind bars. I finally thought to Google longmire owl symbol and found a great article from June 4, 2012 interviewing Craig Johnson. It took A&E until end of November to release their official renewal announcement. I have watched Longmire from the beginning of S1 and then I read the books. I am surprise that Baldwin/Coveney and Greer Shepard and others didnt pitch Longmire to TNT as they served as executive producers/consulting producers on The Closer, Major Crimes, Rizzoli & Isles and Dallas. Normally we have to wait for weddings for this type of, Remember last week when I praised House of the Dragon for not holding our hands while it zoomed through the story? [2] It centers on Walt Longmire, a sheriff in fictional Absaroka County, Wyoming. His little fit last week was overdue, IMO. He brings Branch into the office where The Ferg (Adam Bartley) is searching for last name of Darius. They recover the body, and Longmire gets to reach into the deceaseds seriously macabre-looking skeleton to pull out the featherthe main piece of evidence that finally clears Henry. Isnt that what Netflix, etc. Im going to go out on a shaky limb and say that there is the possibility Branch and Barlow did not shoot at one another. I, for one, do NOT care for the Vic character. They have such great chemistry! They dont need these over the top long drawn out story arcs now that we got Walts wifes murder mostly tied up. I was not being harsh IMO, I will explain in a minute, and those I referred to as haters/trolls are NOT on this site. I just loved it all and cried along with Walts throaty words. Both the Walt and Vic characters have been encumbered, by the writers, with way too much baggage. I know when Longmire was recommended to me (I started in the middle of S2), I had little idea as to the numerous sub-plots that seemed to actually dominate the heart beat of the story. Didnt care for her part then, and dont now. I was surprised at Henry pouring one for Cady, hes enabling her. [49] The first three seasons were added to Netflix in the United States in June 2015. Has the owl brought a message of peace for Walt from Marthaor has someone died? Who called Walts home phone? I have enjoyed reading the posts on this site this year, and thank you for providing an outlet for comments and opinions. Glad you asked this? So as you said we all have a right to our opinion and that is mine. The Connally family has been noted for their tempers, and it is apparent in Branch, his father, and his uncle Lucian . Jacob testifies to the collusion between Tucker Baggett and Barlow so that Walt's land can be taken and used for a golf course, revealing that despite their differences, he has a great deal of respect for Walt. Hector (Jeffrey De Serrano), a Cheyenne mercenary believed to have assaulted Gorski, is protected by Walt. @Kay Vics character was most definitely not on 24. I think were in for a long wait on that announcement but I certainly hope Im wrong. And Walts not going to kill anyone, especially not the wrong guy! Its a writing tactic that allows the audience understanding of the plot point. Adam Lechmere asks him about the changes he's witnessed as a California grower and the challenges ahead in light of the climate crisis. [b]Penny[/b], Gotta say Id hate to see Branch gone. Malachi needs to go down for his corruption and treatment of Henry if nothing else. [citation needed], On October 30, 2015, Netflix announced that Longmire would return for a fifth season. Sheriff Walt Longmire: Tell him what you said. ! moments (insert voice of Annie Savoy, Susan Sarandans character in Bull Durham, responding to Crash Davis little speech about what he believes in in matters of the heart) Ive ever seen on TV. I did LIKE the Lizzie story-arc, what it revealed about Walt and Vic, how it was part of his healing process and then how after Cadys accident it was used to display one of Longmires most virtuous flaws: that overdeveloped sense of responsibility for everything that in this instance leads him to think giving in to Lizzies seduction led to Cady being in a coma. That 60/40 against Walt/Vic is a guess. His line that son of a bitch Walt Longmire sounded like he has a deep hatred for him. Are there trolls that exist online? Nighthorse becomes increasingly suspicious of Malachi's activities, and suspects he is skimming at the casino or otherwise earning illegal money. became too much for NEW viewers to overcome. In this storyline and others, they went against book canon. [50] A 21-disc Blu-ray set titled Longmire: The Complete Series will release on February 14, 2023 from Warner Bros.[51], Longmire debuted as A&E's number-one original-series premiere with 4.1 million total viewers. [11] Walt investigates a bank robbery with some unusual aspects.
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