Longmire is the best show on tv PERIOD! Favorite line remains, If you do the job right, Walt, by the time you put down your sheriffs badge, youre a wanted man. Thus far, weve been treated to a relatively small cast, just a few major players, and only a few important families. Everyone on this show makes the most of their screen time. Heres hoping. The Closer and Major Crimes yes. What was Barlow talking to Jacob about on those survalience tapes? 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. Branch had suspicious evidence that he might have shared with Longmire before confronting his father. I think Warner held firm. I just loved it all and cried along with Walts throaty words. Barlow had a shotgun and to use this to shoot Branch he would have to standup and turn around. Futhermore, I feel that Walts wife was robbed my a meth-head and accidently killed. 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. I think Warner Horizon produces Dallas and Rizzoli and Isles but dont think Shepard/Robin/Baldwin/Coveny are invovled. 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. Having her out of the way would allow Branchs father to move forward with the construction of the casino. Really enjoy all your comments! In Ashes to Ashes does the owl symbolize that Marthas spirit is still unquiet, that Longmire doesnt have it all figured out as completely as he thinks he does and is on the wrong track going after Nighthorse with a vengeance he feels Martha will need to forgive him of? Nothing really happened between Vic and Walt. Not at this point. . All the tributes proved just how many people Hector had helped and how much he was missed. We just started watching Longmire this year, this past May. About halfway through the episode, we started to feel like he was the guilty party. Hopefully, it wont take too long! S4? Walt and Vic will ruin a perfect working relationship if they move to a personal relationship. 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 blame AE for that a lot. Ive enjoyed the music throughout this season and find myself adding them to my playlist. 3:26 am. It seems relatively invisible/ignored in the entertainment media. Remember when Walt told Barlow that he thought the shooter was getting back at Barlow through Branch? Really enjoyed the humorous banter between Walt/Henry and Vic/Henry. years(!) I hope that Branch got the better of his father and didnt get killed. 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. I do. 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. More questions in the air. 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? Plus TNT would actually promote Longmire. HOOTIEWHO, LONGMIREA CONNALLY CONUNDRUMBRANCH OR BARLOWOR BOTH? MinnesotaJacob, The shows is following the lead already established by Craig Johnsons top novels. LOVE THIS SHOW!! Why did Barlow have Walt's wife killed? There are so many better story arcs for Henrys character. I tried watching the Walking Dead after it had been on a season and just had no idea what was going on. If Vic and Walt actually got romantic, the characters would seem more predictable than if Vic gets divorced and meets a new man. Reading peoples comments on Twitter, Facebook and etc. Ashes to Ashes wrapped up a couple more of the main arcs and ended with a riveting season finale that was quite satisfying for this Longmire fan. 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. Luckily, Walt's daughter proved herself to be more than capable. IMO (2 cents), I think Barlow killed himself, Barlow had Walt's wife killed because she was leading the charge against a proposed Casino in the county. OK, Walt & Vic can get together as long as it is done well. For six seasons, Nighthorse has been Longmire's usual suspect, accused of everything from helping murder Walt's wife to killing deputy Branch Connally (Bailey Chase) to using the casino he. I agree with most, that the Branch character works best as a deputy. Although there was not any close interaction between Vic and Walt appropriately so it was really sweet to see Vic take care of Walts bloody ear in the bar What a total dirtbag Barlow turned out to be, not that we didnt think he was pretty slimy, but to turn against Branch like that pretty powerful! 5:19 am. Visit our. Cant wait for season 4!!! Rather than try to hit all the plot points, here are some of the highlights I enjoyed, and I hope you will add your favorite moments in the comments. Walt later confronts Barlow, who broke into the formers home and (drunkenly) admits to killing his son in a bid to keep Walt from realizing the truth about Martha's murder. 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. Ive had the same problem with getting new people to get interested in Longmire, though, that [b]Dog[/b] expressed. Branchs true calling strikes me as a politician not a lawman. Lou Stefano It was a right between the eyes message to the viewers: look at this, if you didnt get it before this is a man of huge passions who keeps them tightly reigned. I hate these reality shows . I cannot imagine Cady ever getting romantically involved with Branch again. When Barlow was talking about how the Connallys settled Absaroka County I wondered how nuts Branchs grandfather/great-grandfather might have been. Henry had acquired the teeth, but not from Miller directly. Bailey Chase, with his increasingly desperate, haunted face and those electric blue eyes has given Branch much substance behind the swagger. 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. In 2015, Branch's body was found down by the river by Walt Longmire, Vic Moretti, and The Ferg. August 5, 2014 @ Your email address will not be published. I like their interactions so far, both tender (Walts comforting embrace at the hospital) and tough (yeah, that punch was hysterical). I however have been on sites where people are downright nasty if you express you like the Vic character, or say she has some redeeming quailties, or she is the most reliable deputy, or disagree with their opinion at all and the same people post over and over and over and over again even when the topic may not be about Vic and they have already expressed their opinion. He feels responsible for Hectors death, prelude to Henry storyline for season 4. emsA2 I wanted a like button fro your comments. The anti Vic, anti Walt/Vic haters and trolls are just more vocal and use any opportunity to ignite the dialog to rant about their point of view. 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. The owner of the company, Barlow Connally, paid Ridges to kill Martha Longmire. Under the pen name of Edward A. Grainger, David Cranmer writes the continuing adventures of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles. It deserves more promotion a better time slot and it will get many more fans. Whatever happen to the lady that had the hots for Walt? I like your take on this even if it isnt what happened. I do think Barlow was the one to go down, but maybe not by Branch. Hopefully he reacted fast enough, but then again they both had clayshot simiar to the Dick Cheney shooting so its very survivable. He releases her ashes onto the ground where he promised 'til death do us part years ago. Andrey is a coach, sports writer and editor. It gave us everything we hoped for to see him no longer have to be on the run. Hope for another season where we can find out. [b]01whitty[/b], Im sure that was what Barlow was counting on but he was also taking a very big risk that Walt doesnt throw himself into his work to overcome his loss and work through the pain. In " Breaking Bad ," Walter White 's descent from mild-mannered family man to murderous meth kingpin . I hope we hear by the end of August. The sexual tension between Booth & Bones was great, having them marry was not. Most of the posters here are way ahead of me in the nuances of this tv series. Just in case that wasnt emotional enough, we then hen had the moment where Walt was crying in a field, feeling regret and shame over what he was about to do. I dont think Hector would have kept old notes around. Great episode tonight!!! Ive enjoyed reading everyones comments and you all have given me a lot to think about going forward to season 4. I wonder if there is a deeper connection between them. It works in the books and it took Craig about four books/four years to get there. I enjoy watching Law and Order and Criminal Minds but the characters are more one-dimensional than Longmire while the crime-of-the-week dominates. He's often hard on his nephew, even though . When it comes to Henrys case, we spent most of the 70 minutes basically convincing ourselves that the guy was going to go back to prison. Why does Barlow kill branch? Best television in a long time. These three characters need to interact a lot more. Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) finds Branch Connally (Bailey Chase) walking down the road, shotgun in hand. Like something out of the J.K. Rowling school of character naming. 2:13 pm, Jhera35 August 5, 2014 @ 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. She seemed too girlie for him, half fainting violet, half stalker trying to force her way into his life. The only way I stumbled on Longmire before it premiered was because of the wasteland of programming and I happened to be watching The Glades which promoted Longmire. But once Walt realizes Barlows involvement I can see him forgiving Branch. What was that with Branch rubbing the paint on Ridges face in the morgue? That character added tons this season but Im with you on Henry, Vic, and Walt interacting more. I am sure that Branch shot his father because this is not the kind of show where the main characters die so I dont find the ending suspenseful. Who knows? The biggest mistake the producers made was dealing this to A&E. Very slim possibility I know but I dont see the Branch/Barlow relationship ending this way. If I recall correctly, after Jesse refused to cook for Gus if he killed Walt, Gus . Regardless, I think that Vic is one of the few good female characters on tv. Was someone trying to get ahold of Walt? A&E wanted a larger profit share. Why did Henry take Hectors drop jar? they deserve to stay on for several more seasons. I think the jar of notes were NEW requests since Hector passed. August 5, 2014 @ I cant wait for Season 4. But the second I can think of now is in the episode Unquiet Mind as one of Walts visions on the mountain. The Most Evil Things Walter White Ever Did. Branch is a very interesting character. Unfortunately, now he may be dead. He started asking about Ridges, once he put two-n-two together. I dont think we know who killed his wife. For basic cable, I would suggest TNT. Or Branch just grabbed and deflected the shotgun. I cant help but wonder what effect Malachis return will have on both Mathias and the Rez next year (and there will be a NEXT year on some network! By the way, the horned owl(s) they have used are really beautiful birds, dont look onimous to me and I have always been struck by how soulful the eyes are and how they look as if they are personally connecting to Walt. First, can you tell us a little about your new series, Crossfire, on Britbox? Was it a salute to Joe Tuck, the driver who died, a toast to the season, a toast to the audience, a bit of all three? We are dying here for better programming. I appreciate you lurking, bungluna! 1:36 am. Has the owl brought a message of peace for Walt from Marthaor has someone died? Its the embodiment of Martha, the symbolism for her. That was written when seven episodes of season 1 had been filmed. I suspect that growing the dislike of Vic in some people in the online fandom is because she got involved with a married man. 3:36 am. Billy Rayburn why f with a good show. It sounds kind of Longmirish. Longmire made a HUGE move for a show with an uncertain future, exposing Barlow as the man responsible, but also not having Walt arrest him. I have read all the books and highly recommend them. I like Longmire, but it would much be better with more daring writing and less predictable plots. I noticed that they were not so obliging this year. Why would Barlow go that route? djrandall9 Its the most important barometer a network uses to indicate popularity. Thank you for the article link, emsA2! Barbara Proctor August 5, 2014 @ Katee tweeted something about S4 already but my guess is they told her to reserve her before officially announcing A&E wouldnt end another show with a main character in mortal danger would they..ie Glades Matt seems to have landed OK though on USA Network. Maybe a little to soap-operish?!! It was still able to hook me so that by the end of S2 I was head over heels. The dying Barlow laughed, making Longmire realize the gun was empty. 3:34 am. I just think the writers wont get it right and ruin the whole. Sorry, this is terribly long but like everybody else Ashes to Ashes left me with so many thoughts and questions. I also agree that there seems to be more to Barlows malice toward Walt. 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. When someone takes a couple of shots at Nighthorse's house, Vic fears Walt may have been the shooter. . I was surprised at Henry pouring one for Cady, hes enabling her. 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. Who is the father of Vic's baby on Longmire? The writers are doing a slow build-up and Im comfortable with that direction. He killed her years ago in the hopes that it would lead to Branch being elected sheriff? I always enjoy learning a little more about Craig Johnson and this remarkable world he has created. "The cowboy has always been a dying breedBut he takes his dying slowly, perched upon his steed." Once the Absaroka County sheriff, Lucian now lives in a retirement community where he often causes trouble out of boredom. Cant imagine any Deputy questioning a boss like she does. Thanks for a place to express my pent up thoughts, lol. 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? Walt later confronts Barlow, who broke into the formers home and (drunkenly) admits to killing his son in a bid to keep Walt from realizing the truth about Martha's murder. And thank you for stopping by and adding your invaluable insight. I have removed A&E from my channel lineup. 6:26 pm. 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. Her reason for that was incredibly heartbreaking. Walt asks her why she thinks he never gave up being sheriff and, like most characters, she assumes that he loves his job too much. I didnt know the renewal of Longmire was an issue with A&E. I feel like the Longmire writers gave us a study in variations of a familial crazy gene this season. It would seem for outward appearances they are after the quick buck and not entertainment thus the cheaply made farsical reality fiascos. Ha! That was my conclusion also. Excellent!!! It packed a wallop of an emotional punch for Longmire viewers from Henry being freed to Walts farewell to Martha to the Connally father and son confrontation. Walt says, The usual, and Vic says, Walt punched me. Just another day at the office. In Branchs tired, vacant stare at his would-be assassin, theres a mixture of disbelief that his ordeal is finally over, perhaps, wondering if, even now, the corpse wont come back alive for one more encounter. 3:37 am. I knew enough to tell me I wasnt interested in a show about Zombies. [b]CarolK[/b], Im not exactly sure about the moment when Branch stood in front of the mirror with what Im assuming was war paint. And thank you. As to Branch and his father, I believe Branch shot his father but as to your comment, Penny, about this not being the kind of show where the main characters die, I remind you of The Good Wife. We didnt see that one coming either. I am pro- what I call The VicWaltship but not in any hurry. Cady seemed wimpy to me this year, but in her defense, shes had a hard year. By Jesse Clark / Sept. 28, 2021 5:31 am EST. Perhaps, blackmail from Ridges. I recall, Jacob thinking aloud that Branch had become more like Walt than he (Branch) realized. It can be very frustrating . Updated February 28, 2023 at 11:51 AM ET. 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. They only have three shows drawing any sizeable audience Longmire, Bates Hotel and DD (I have never watched either of the last two). 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. 3:19 am, All content copyright 2011-2022 CarterMatt.com, This site uses cookies to track and store data. I wanted to make that clear. I wouldnt write him out until the divorce, although hes proven himself to be a coward in the face of dangernot Vics type. In the TV series, hes Henry and LDP does a very good job with his character. 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. 4:50 pm. Longmire season 3 finale review: Do we know who killed Walts wife? 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