It was still able to hook me so that by the end of S2 I was head over heels. At least cable shows have so few episodes per season its not hard to catch up. I felt like it represented Marthas spirit somehow. Sean was out of town on business and Ed Goreski had just threatened Vic. He attended the University of Southern California, where he played offensive lineman for the USC Trojans and . I really want to see Walt, Vic, Lucien and Henry work a case with banter between all 4 of them. I did notice Cady eyeing them, when Vic naturally and caringly cleaned Walts wounds at the Red Pony. Any TV business experts around? Are there trolls that exist online? Thanks for letting me vent. Robert W. Hamlett But as we both stated all are entitled to their opinion. I think even Henry was surprised. Branch is a very interesting character. Top of his game. Was it a symbol that he was at risk of dying? Another interesting storyline would be if Branch did go back to the sheriffs dept and his sibling assuming he has one taking up the reins and being just as devious and evil as Barlow. Bailey Chase and Katee Sackhoff certainly deserve some recognition for their intense scenes. In 2015, Branch's body was found down by the river by Walt Longmire, Vic Moretti, and The Ferg. [FAQ] What happened to branch on longmire? Most of the posters here are way ahead of me in the nuances of this tv series. And Walts revenge! Marie just loves her husband and she just found out that he could've died multiple times bcz of Walt. What was it a symbol of there? For me it was also one of best Oh my! When Branch asks what he has to do to earn his way back in, Longmire replies he doesnt know. 3:23 am. The person he hired killed the person that killed her. In the same book, Cady marries Philadelphia Police Officer Michael Moretti, the brother of Walt's undersheriff, Vic Moretti, on the Rez; Michael and she had been seeing each other since . What makes this show so great is the characters and their interactions especially with each other in solving crimes. This is a fine series with superb acting, writing, and production values. But all this begs the question, if Barlow Connally hired David Ridges to kill Martha Longmire, did Ridges do the deed himself, or did he outsource the murder by hiring Miller Beck? I need to go back and look at it to see if they talked about the owl but maybe not because it is not a vision. Lots more too about the Longmire books and TV show, glad I found it. I am going to catch up on the books before a new season begins (if it does, fingers crossed) and will try to review the first two tv seasons with the comments of all in mind. djrandall9 The interplay between Henry and Walt is very true to Mr. Johnsons books. Cant wait! 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. Jhera35 Nighthorse (A. Martinez) has lawyered upshes there in his officeand he has, on the surface, a damn good alibi. Great end to the season! She caught Vic staying with Walt last season. 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. In the novel, "No Country for Old Men" by Cormac McCarthy, Barlow is the identity of the drug dealer whom Llewellyn kills without Walt ever getting an answer as to why Walt's wife is targeted. look at two n half men . She was never that into him in the first place. 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. Penny I agree with you that Branch taking up his fathers company would be an interesting storyline if he doesnt get back to being a deputy. Jane Davis The owl seemed to guide Walt to a cabin and that was essential to him surviving and going on. 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. I loved Vics line when Walt was apologizing for punching her and she said Seriously its the best thing thats happened to me all week. But once Walt realizes Barlows involvement I can see him forgiving Branch. Didnt care for her part then, and dont now. August 5, 2014 @ Branch could have given a warning shot to tell Barlow to stay put. August 5, 2014 @ Katee SackhoffVic cant help lovin that man WaltKatee amazingly portrays Vics tough-tender personavivid and vulnerable, Ruby and Fergthe icing on the cakecant have this cake without the icing, Peter Weller and Gerald McRaneyI am longtime fans of both actors, and they are terrific counterpoints to Robert Taylor, Robert Taylor has such a wonderfully, subtly expressive face and eyes that say so muchyet he is physically imposingthat man can really clear a tablealso a deskand that voiceyessireevote for Longmire, A year is an awful long time to wait for Season 4I vote for Season 3.5. I also find it surprising that Barlow, who supposedly had Vice President business cards made for Branch before he became a member of police and desperately wanted his son to follow in his footsteps, would take out Martha to help Branch become Sheriff. Good fare & the TV series does not really follow the books story lines, so its not redundant. We just started watching Longmire this year, this past May. Walt, who is finally starting to understand the truth, realizes that not only was Ridges involved, but Nighthorse was also involved.He believes that these are the only 2 to be involved. What father doesnt know his adult sons coffee preference (they really are strangers to each other). August 5, 2014 @ I just pray that we get another season, and that the showrunners go back to having the team solving murders. I have read all the books and highly recommend them. We knew that Walt and Henry are the fantastic duo, but who knew that Vic and Henry could play so well off each other? August 5, 2014 @ 5:52 am. He really has the upper edge even though he was distracted. Excellent writing and acting. [b]shrummer[/b], I think that the writers were going for closure on Walts grief for his decesased wife in the finale. DeMaris from Tillsonburg Ontario Canada. Another indication of people not liking storyline or direction ( not necessarily regarding Walt/Vic) is the decline in viewership. Thanks. Very moody and evocative musical selections on this program. Arcs settled. Under the pen name of Edward A. Grainger, David Cranmer writes the continuing adventures of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles. It was innocent, but she drew the conclusion it wasnt. Looking forward to season 4! Let us know in the comments below. Fortunately we were able to find it at a later time so we could see what we missed A&E also needs to start at the scheduled time rather tha 5 minutes late. Jeffrey Its the embodiment of Martha, the symbolism for her. That was written when seven episodes of season 1 had been filmed. I think Walts wife had a crusade to keep a casino from being built on the reservation. need better shows on and get rid of reality shows they stink. Thanks; hope its a short hiatus. Great story, even with all the holes, but we thoroughly enjoyed the best of the Longmire storyline. if they take longmire off there is only reserection left. Hopefully in season 4 we will see more humorous interactions between Walt and Henry, I would love to know more about their history, and of course it would be great to see Walt and Vic finally have some happiness together. Ive enjoyed the weekly re-caps, as there is always some little gem that I missed while watching. 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. Thanks for the 411 Austinmoose! August 7, 2014 @ Why would Barlow go that route? Everything is superb! I had suspected Malachi (Graham Greene), and to a lesser degree Jacob Nighthorse, just as Longmire seemed to believe at the end of this episode. Its too darn good and too popular. I also agree that there seems to be more to Barlows malice toward Walt. I think the jar of notes were NEW requests since Hector passed. Dmr412, I have no problem with people voicing their opinion pro or con. I am sure if the show is renewed that the writers will be going full steam ahead with Walt and Vics romance. I cant see that person living in the half finished cabin or driving that Casi-NO bumper-stickered car. They re-run the previous episode Sunday mornings/early afternoons? Great writing, solid acing performances. He pulled a gun on Walt who was forced to shoot him down. Bailey Chase, with his increasingly desperate, haunted face and those electric blue eyes has given Branch much substance behind the swagger. This is a good series. One of only a handful of truly great drama and intelligent writing for adults. 11:08 pm. pboyers Wish I knew more exact details. It is this unpredictability that contributes to the success of Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead. Nicely said, Virginia! When Walt sees an owl he is definitely seeing a real live bird. If you wanted to promote Longmire to others in prep for season 2 your hands were tied unless you DVRd it and had people over. 4:18 am. He is the predecessor to Walt Longmire. I wont get into a debate why the ratings are down as there are so many factors impacting them and I dont think they are accurate in the first place. His line that son of a bitch Walt Longmire sounded like he has a deep hatred for him. S4? 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. Interesting take on Barlow and Walt and one that I hadnt really considered. August 5, 2014 @ DrewOFB, A very quick check says the song was Lawdy by The Vespers. So Ifeel theres a very good chance. Watched the first two seasons on Netflix one episode after the other one weekend. leave the good ones alone. ET on A&E), the case of Walt's dead wife came back into the show in a big way.Charles S. Dutton portrayed a FBI agent who'd been trying to reach Walt for awhile. I have to say the Baldwin/Coveny written episodes are my favorites. He just told Brach it was to help him to still try and win him over. Thoroughly enjoyed it. IMO (2 cents), I think Barlow killed himself, thus setting Branch free to be his own man, thus creating another son, not created in his fathers image. Which happens frequently in the real world. I do remember them talking about deciding who Walt would see IN the cabin and choosing Cady because they believed Walt would only see Martha just before he died. 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. Walt then kills Barlow, avenging Branch and Martha, but is taken into court as Barlow had intended for his death to be used to get Walt accused of murdering him. Isnt that where people left notes for Hector with requests for his services? IMO she has developed a drinking problem after finding out her mother was murdered. Of course we wont get a 4th season. 10:30 pm. In tonights finale Walt was driving it like it was never stolen/borrowed. When key players do the deed, it is often the demise of the show. The Closer and Major Crimes yes. . I just want a season 4 and would really like more episodes per season although I doubt that will happen. August 5, 2014 @ I have to say I was a little disappointed in the finale. He had confronted his father about the $50,000 payment supposedly paid to Jacob Nighthorse. 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? I myself didnt like the Gorski storyline. It sounds kind of Longmirish. Futhermore, I feel that Walts wife was robbed my a meth-head and accidently killed. The biggest mistake the producers made was dealing this to A&E. It had to be done before anything romantic could happen with Vic. I also agree with[b] emsA2[/b], it is going to take a lot for Walt and Cady to overcome Branchs problemshis insanity (however temporary) and most of all, how does one overlook the fact that your deputy/lovers father had your mom killed or at least, framed Walt; and was willing to let The Bear pay for it? However, the writers need to be a bit more consistent as some of the story lines this year were a bit lamer than in the pasti.e., the murder in the pines. Walt saying goodbye to his wife was an unforgettable moment. Spot on acting from Robert Taylor and the direction was pitch perfect. Instead we get the same cliffhanger of Branch in danger as last season. What was Barlow talking to Jacob about on those survalience tapes? His son, Branch (The Connallys have some crazy names), the sheriff's deputy, figured out that Barlow had Walt's wife killed. The finale had fewer viewers than the season premiere. She made it clear that she was done with Walt before slamming out of Walts house. Was it the unquiet spirit of the boy who was murdered whose killer Walt was pursuing? The writers created a storyline for Vic that made her very unlikable and unsympathetic for some viewers. Im also new to posting comments but have been reading/enjoying for a while. 1:36 am. This is the first time in three seasons that that has happened. As to the Walt and Vic relationship the writers have handled this with kid gloves. Other than glances and appropriate caring touches, there has been little hint of anything else. Even Amazon who had season 1 VOD with a season pass when I asked about season 2 had no clue when/if season 2 would be available via their VOD. 3:34 am. I will say that the very reason that you want to keep Branch is exactly why he should be killed off or sent away. Barlow had Walt's wife killed because she was leading the charge against a proposed Casino in the county. But I would record the Jon Tenney spinoff and still watch Longmire. Maybe the writers will take you up on that! [b]Mates[/b], One of the best moments in television in a long time. One episode ago, we didnt think this guy was actually going to be doing anything productive. Gutted by what could have been, she loaded a single bullet into her gun and went into the woods. Hope for a season four! They only have three shows drawing any sizeable audience Longmire, Bates Hotel and DD (I have never watched either of the last two). I just hope for a season 4 because I like the show even with whatever flaws it has. Great writing! The show was given ten extra minutes in order to properly try to answer that question. Thus far, weve been treated to a relatively small cast, just a few major players, and only a few important families. It is A&E fault for poor promotion of Longmire from day 1. 5:57 am. Longmires now officially on Netflix, and its begun filming Season 4. . That character added tons this season but Im with you on Henry, Vic, and Walt interacting more. If you tried to ask about the season 1 DVD or when it would show up on Netflix you got no answers and Netflix hadnt even heard about it. I think Henry took the jar with requests for Hectors services because he is going to take over the role of providing justice to the Cheyenne when they cant get it anyplace else. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks so much for joining us! I hope youre right, Victor. But even with Branch distracted theres no way Barlow gets the drop. What Walt does not realize is that Barlow Connally, who deeply resents Walt, made a $50,000 payment to Big Pine Timbers to pay for a hitman to kill Walt's wife, Martha. 5:19 am. 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