[paran falcon]

I started watching this show a year or two ago, probably while A&E was running a S1 marathon as S2 was beginning. I think half the reason I started watching was for the scenery; the show takes place in Wyoming and my wife and I are just dying to see the American west. Apparently, the show is based on a series of mystery books involving a Wyoming sheriff. At it's bare bones, I suppose it's a cowboy cop show but the characters are well played and each have an interesting storyline. I cannot believe Robert Taylor, who plays the main character, Walt Longmire, is also one of the "other" two agents from The Matrix! I can't deny that Katee Sackhoff in tight jeans and cowboy boots is a very nice sight although one of her fellow male deputies wears jeans that may be the tightest I've ever seen. I'm also intrigued by the fact that there is a Cheyenne Indian reservation within the sheriff's county and there is a lot of friction between the Cheyenne law enforcement and the Sheriff's. There is also tension, at times, as the different cultures attempt to coexist. Lou Diamond Phillips plays a Cheyenne that owns a bar and is also Walt Longmire's long time good friend. All in all a superior show, in the opinion of my wife and I, and there aren't very many that we really like these days. Curious if anyone else watches?

[Slow Ben]

I started watching during the season 1 marathon also. I flat out love this show. If Walt Longmire were in it, it would be enough for me to watch it, but add in all the other great characters, really good overall story arc, and setting, its one of my favorite shows.

I normally hate "investigation of the week" shows. CSI being the best example. But it doesn't bother me in this show, mainly i think because by season 3 the overall story arc is always in focus no matter what other cases come up.

I just pray it continues the way its going and doesn't jump the shark when they run out of ideas for small town Wyoming.

[paran falcon]

Well we just finished watching the finale of Longmire from last night. They managed to leave us with our mouths hanging open in the final minute. Really enjoyed it and am now pissed that it's gone for months to come. This season was really well done.

[paran falcon]

Agreed. Now a question.

Spoiler

I think we're pretty clear on the murder of Walt's wife but my wife wonders if Walt was the intended target all along. I don't think so because I didn't think he was even in Denver with her when it happened, but now I'm not so sure of that. Those details may be all the way back in S1. But could senior Connally be sure Walt would leave the Sheriff's office over his wife's death? 'Cause obviously that didn't happen.

[paran falcon]

I tend to agree with that. But senior must not have thought Walt could be as tough/stubborn/contrary as he is if he thought his (Walt's) wife's death would drive him (Walt) from being Sheriff. Although I suppose it may have been close at one point.
Can't believe 10 weeks have ripped by already since S3 started!

[Slow Ben]

Ah, forgot their was a thread.


So, Yeah, it was their 2nd most watched show and they canceled it because it wasn't drawing the age demographic they wanted.


More time for reruns of Duck Dynasty I guess.

[Catherine]

Longmire was the only show I watched on A and E, it use to have really great programming but now it is just meh.

[paran falcon]

Briar King, on 02 December 2014 - 03:14 AM, said:

Ok so Slow Ben said something that shocked me in the TV thread...A&E cancelled this badass show but Netflix has picked it up for S4! Wtf A&E??!!¿¿

I had not heard that Longmire had been picked up, but we were certainly hoping someone would. That's fantastic!

[paran falcon]

Briar King, on 12 September 2015 - 07:15 AM, said:

S4 up on Netflix today!

Watched the 1st episode last night. So glad to have this show back! We were a little surprised by the results of the S3 cliffhanger, but overall, I'd say good premier. Plenty of things to focus on for the season.

Spoiler

Does anyone disagree that Henry is going to attempt to become a Hector in his own right? I was thinking that even before he opened the jar and started reading the "requests".

I didn't try to watch more than the 1st ep, but Netflix showed 10. Are they all available to watch now?

[paran falcon]

Briar King, on 13 September 2015 - 06:44 PM, said:

Holy shit! Ep 3 was crazy! This is so strange being able to watch the entire season on a now extended and without commercials show.

It was indeed! Certainly not how I thought it was going to go down.

Just finished Ep 4.

Spoiler

I love Peter Weller as Branch's uncle Lucian. "My brother woulda been a good man if someone had been there to shoot him every minute of his life." That's just awesome! Am I wrong that he wasn't at Branch's funeral, though? I was looking for him specifically and didn't see him. Also, did anyone catch what it was in the ashes of Barlow's fireplace when Walt went there in Ep 3? I rewound it twice and still couldn't tell what it was.

[paran falcon]

Well, Ep 6 was HEAVY.

[paran falcon]

Briar King, on 22 September 2015 - 05:25 PM, said:

I made it to 6 yesterday and although it was heavy I was bored with it.

I agree it didn't add a lot to the overall story. Except to throw the guy from The Whispers in as the new deputy.

[acesn8s]

I started watching Longmire last week. I'm hooked. Love the characters, love the backdrop, love the little descriptions of life in Wyoming (being an east coaster). I just finished the cattle rustling episode in season 2. It's awesome that they are not rushing the backgrounds of the characters, the personal plotlines, etc.

Oh,and the music is excellent!

[acesn8s]

Been looking forward to season 5.

[acesn8s]

Finished season 5 last night. Wasn't my favorite season, but interesting information came to light throughout the 10 episodes.

[Abyss]

Just started S2.Crime of the week does little for me but the setting and characters carry it nicely.S1 almost lost me til the cult episode. Some were good and some were meh after that, but the good is very good.

[acesn8s]

High Geek of Crawfish, on 04 October 2016 - 01:42 AM, said:

Abyss, on 04 October 2016 - 01:35 AM, said:

Just started S2.Crime of the week does little for me but the setting and characters carry it nicely.S1 almost lost me til the cult episode. Some were good and some were meh after that, but the good is very good.

S2-3 is where the show really starts to shine so enjoy.

Agreed, the backstory evolves rather nicely in S2 & 3. I joke with my co-worker that the murder of the week will quickly turn Absaroka county into a ghost town.