But that is about to change, and change drastically. I like a balance. We hear the shotgun blast as we see Longmire looking concerned while scanning the landscape, as if he heard it, too. 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. In this storyline and others, they went against book canon. Well, Im afraid weve discovered the other side of that coin, as this weeks 10-year jump felt a bit too jarring. His son, Branch (The Connallys have some crazy names), the sheriff's deputy, figured out that Barlow had Walt's wife killed. Longmire is the best show on TV PERIOD! 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. August 5, 2014 @ I dont think we know who killed his wife. Bailey Chase and Katee Sackhoff certainly deserve some recognition for their intense scenes. Is is possible no one shot anyone or is it possible that someone else shot either Barlow or Branch? OnTheElk For me it was also one of best Oh my! August 5, 2014 @ I do not have A&E as part of my limited satellite package (cutting costs) so I watched the first two seasons of Longmire by borrowing the DVDs from my public library. With the close relationship that all the Longmire executive producers have shared with TNT, Im surprised they took Longmire to A&E with their reputation with scripted dramas. I have no problem with that and felt Sean should have been (as in the books) gotten rid of in season one and the entire Gorski plodding plot was unnecessary and/or WAY too long. I found it odd that both season 2 and 3 ended with Branch getting shot. We found Longmire during season 2 and fell in love with this program. Mr. Taylor did an excellent job in portraying grief and relief in that powerful moment. Im not sure how the Longmire writers see the symbolism and I hesitate to try to look for anything more complicated in it than that simple message of a death. 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. 4:29 am. Well, friends, I have heard they cancelled Longmire. 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. Heck, its logging more viewers than many network shows. He was particularly angered by the drive-by shooting where Branch was hit by the supposed killer hired to eliminate Walt's wife. However, the writers make some odd choices so I would not be surprised if suddenly they try to write them as some great romance, but I hope that Cady gets a new love interest. Especially after the punch in the kisser. 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? Very moody and evocative musical selections on this program. August 5, 2014 @ Was someone trying to get ahold of Walt? Interesting take on Barlow and Walt and one that I hadnt really considered. Longmires been sheriff a long time, must have gotten in Barlow Connallys way many times over the years. 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. Having sufficiently stoked Walt's rage, Barlow then draws a gun so Walt shoots him, twice. I dont think Jacob is squeaky clean either. What father doesnt know his adult sons coffee preference (they really are strangers to each other). This season has really kept my interest and the cliffhanger of who survives the Branch/Barlow shootout has me waiting for next season even more than the who shot JR one on the original Dallas!. In my mind, yes, but I read somewhere that TPTB (The Powers That Be, term I use when I dont really know who has the power to make decisions for a television show) are trying to read the tea leaves and think that it is 60-40 AGAINST the VicWaltship among Longmire viewers. Who knows what A&E will do? About halfway through the episode, we started to feel like he was the guilty party. Advertisement "You may be innocent, but your friend Henry is not," Fales said, leaving Walt facing a difficult situation. son, not created in his fathers image.. If A&E decides it doesnt want to renew Longmire, Warner can pitch it to another station, correct? Why this and why that? Its been a lot of fun reviewing the show each week and meeting so many other fans of the show. It was moving to see Walt's body language, as if he were still reaching out for Martha as the remains sifted through his fingers. 4 min read. She is devoted to her job and justice and cares about the victims so it is not surprising that Walt is so close to Vic and has developed feelings for her. 7:21 pm, Barlow basically admitted to hiring Ridges through Nighthorseto inflict pain on the Sheriff so he would lose it and drink himself out of the office of Sheriff so Barlows son Branch would win the election in a land slide and he would have influence in the highest office in the county to which he has a LARGE stake in the Indian Casino and still have an upper hand over the Indian Tribal Council though his SON the SHERIFF and become even more wealth and powerful. 5:59 am. I went back to S1 and the S2 to catch up. I wish I knew more about the contractual relationship between Warner/Horizon and A&E. August 7, 2014 @ Thank you for the kind words, [b]egmiller[/b]! Without a doubt. 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. I think Henry will start doing what Hector would do because of the guilt he feels about Hectors death, Kate11208 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? Your email address will not be published. I just like this show regardless if people think some of the story arcs are unbelievable or have holes, Walt ignores jurisdiction, stretches the law, etc. I doubt well get more. Branchs true calling strikes me as a politician not a lawman. I wanted to make that clear. they deserve to stay on for several more seasons. Henry had acquired the teeth, but not from Miller directly. emsa2, I think Walt deserved a drink after what hes had to deal with and more than a Raineer. He attended the University of Southern California, where he played offensive lineman for the USC Trojans and . It is this unpredictability that contributes to the success of Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead. I thought maybe Bridges stole it just long enough to get to his horse. Walt is a native of Durant, Wyoming, the county seat of fictional Absaroka County, named after the real-life Absaroka Native Americans, the Absaroka Range, and the 1930s effort to declare a U.S. state called Absaroka out of three existing states. Did you get that figure from the Longmire Posse group? Heres my off the wall suggestion: this show needs a Clydesdale advertisement to demonstrate strength and determination right along side beauty and gentleness. 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. SunnyinFL Barlow saw an opportunity and had him killed by Ridges. It had to be done before anything romantic could happen with Vic. Fair or not. Nighthorse (A. Martinez) has lawyered upshes there in his officeand he has, on the surface, a damn good alibi. 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. 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. Great episode tonight!!! Walt says, The usual, and Vic says, Walt punched me. Just another day at the office. A red herring so to speak. There's a recorded conversation between himself and David Ridges that clears him of violating their agreement and of setting up Longmire for an ambush. 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. August 5, 2014 @ Why did Henry take Hectors drop jar?. A&E wanted a larger profit share. Her reason for that was incredibly heartbreaking. My open question is why did both Henry and Walt go after Miller Beck before Ridges killed him? The Closer and Major Crimes yes. I am enjoying reading the comments here. I have a feeling Vics husband is not out of the picture yet. One of only a handful of truly great drama and intelligent writing for adults. It was one of the few times I can remember watching television and recoiling in shock at both Longmires mistake and Vics bloody pain. 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. I kept watching the clock as the minutes were dwindling down, wondering what surprises were left in store. Several times in the finale tonight it showed Walts dashboard with a white hand print. DrewOFB, you are welcome. I have enjoyed reading the posts on this site this year, and thank you for providing an outlet for comments and opinions. August 5, 2014 @ Great season finale! It seems like a far fetched plan, but the man turned out to be ruthless, especially if he killed his own son. Isnt that what Netflix, etc. I think the writers might go in a different direction than killing one of them off. I watched unlocked Season 3 episodes as part of A&E channel on my Roku. August 5, 2014 @ Ive been watching from the beginning and after season 1 aired it wasnt seen again until season 2 was ready to premiere 9 months later. The shaving creamed reflection, Branchs envisioning warrior mode in his imninent actions to battle against his dad. All the new summer offerings from all the networks have been a big disappointment. I liked that Branch has discovered his father hired out the murder of Walts wife before Walt learned it. Sorry for the length. Supporters of the Walt/Vic story arc dont fall for it and just choose not to respond anymore as its become tiresome. Im not a fan of the omminous grand story arc format. thus setting Branch free to be his own man, thus creating another I think Barlow assumed the death would cripple Walt, who wouldnt run. Also, I cant remember details of the explanation of how exactly Martha died but maybe the payment was to kill Walt and Martha got in the way? Whatever happen to the lady that had the hots for Walt? August 6, 2014 @ Please be back with season 4 soon. Heres hoping. Why is it still functional in s3.10? While the battle of the ballot between Branch and Walt wasn't waged in this season finale of "Longmire" (Sun., 10 p.m. This show has it all..even my husband,, who normally only watches sports, never misses an episode of Longmire. Excellent writing and acting. Great show. They have nothing worth watching. And her worst suspicions appear to be confirmed when she finds an empty beer can Rainier . Please bring the Longmire BACK even if it re runs. Teens Break-in to House to Bake Marijuana Brownies. And thank you. 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. The dying Barlow laughed, making Longmire realize the gun was empty. 2:03 pm, It is interesting how shows that advocate slutty, trashy, immoral actions by teenagers are renewed for 2-3-4 seasons with 12+ episodes, and something that is well written and exciting to watch teeters on the brink of cancellation. SunnyinFL Why do we have until next year for season 4? The biggest mistake the producers made was dealing this to A&E. I read somewhere last year that they had come under new management. I have read all the books and highly recommend them. One episode ago, we didnt think this guy was actually going to be doing anything productive. Emerald August 5, 2014 @ I laughed at Walt & Henrys grave robbing antics and cried when Walt let Martha go. He just told Brach it was to help him to still try and win him over. Andrey is a coach, sports writer and editor. As it turned out, Beck was hired to kill Martha by a go-between named David Ridges, who himself was secretly working for greedy Wyoming land developer Barlow Connally. The interplay between Henry and Walt is very true to Mr. Johnsons books. Great writing, solid acing performances. Jum un Houston 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 . And thank you, [b]snowdogmom[/b], for being a part of the conversation here each week. Shareen 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. Probably no chance though. By Jesse Clark / Sept. 28, 2021 5:31 am EST. This is an attempt to do whats right, and wash himself free of the familys sins. Ive had the same problem with getting new people to get interested in Longmire, though, that [b]Dog[/b] expressed. Loved how they tied up the Henry trial and Marthas murder, but left open ends for next season. Branch,Barlow.. austinmoose It follows the adventures of Walt Longmire, a Wyoming sheriff attempting to keep the peace in his county while recovering from the loss of his recently-deceased wife. Several British stars have turned down the offer to help ring in King Charles III's coronation. became too much for NEW viewers to overcome. MinnesotaJacob, The shows is following the lead already established by Craig Johnsons top novels. cleaned Walts wounds at the Red Pony. August 5, 2014 @ Wish I knew more exact details. Who was shot? 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. 11:22 am. What was that with Branch rubbing the paint on Ridges face in the morgue? However, once we got near the end of the episode, thats when some of our anxiety really started to settle in. But then it can be fun to think it about it anyway. No words needed. He started asking about Ridges, once he put two-n-two together. I felt like it represented Marthas spirit somehow. This is the first time in three seasons that that has happened. Billy Rayburn Not too many folks are that willing to catch up with a new show. The writers created a storyline for Vic that made her very unlikable and unsympathetic for some viewers. Ha! 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. I thought Walts spreading of Marthas ashes was very poignant. I mean it was a continuing success for A&E even with a dip in the third season. Barlow had Walt's wife killed because she was leading the charge against a proposed Casino in the county. I think even Henry was surprised. Additionally, why not take out Walt? The exchange between Longmire and Henry as they navigate the cops into helping them out is a comical routine, Henry playing a grave robberwith two shovelswith lawman Longmire hot on his heels. Jhera35 It would also be great to see he and Cady work their way back to each other. Is this correct? When Barlow was talking about how the Connallys settled Absaroka County I wondered how nuts Branchs grandfather/great-grandfather might have been. I agree with most, that the Branch character works best as a deputy. I myself didnt like the Gorski storyline. 5:07 am. The vast majority of the time, this sort of thing in a finale leads to them finding a way to survive. It had been lost for most of the season because of the heavy ramifications of a looming prison sentence. Shareen Another indication of people not liking storyline or direction ( not necessarily regarding Walt/Vic) is the decline in viewership. Then, it was Branch of all people who finally uncovered the truth. Appreciated. Perhaps, Bear has something there he doesnt want to risk anyone seeing. Vic too for that matter if the punch in the face was the best thing that happened to her all week. Though Walt had successfully been found innocent despite the efforts of Barlow's associates. Luckily, Walt's daughter proved herself to be more than capable. I really hope it comes back for many seasons to come and I want 26 episodes per season! Thats a little flip about mental illness so no offense to anyone. First, I liked the opening music to this episode. So I hope they keep it that way, a slow burn of some excellent character chemistry. August 5, 2014 @ Now, how long do we have to wait for season 4? Since we know he is an only son, it would be his sister. Of course, I was left asking: who set the wheels in motion for Miller Beck to kill Martha Longmire? Longmire fan 308 The Barlow twist definitely surprised me, but I still have a lot of questions about Nighthorse and how much he knew about Marthas death and the reason Barlow needed to hire Ridges. For basic cable, I would suggest TNT. It works in the books and it took Craig about four books/four years to get there. Maybe a little to soap-operish?!! 3:26 am. I assume that came from ridges war paint. First, can you tell us a little about your new series, Crossfire, on Britbox? I, for one, do NOT care for the Vic character. 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. Cant wait for season 4!!! August 5, 2014 @ Jane Davis 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. 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