4:06 am. August 7, 2014 @ I just pray that we get another season, and that the showrunners go back to having the team solving murders. Several times in the finale tonight it showed Walts dashboard with a white hand print. It had to be done before anything romantic could happen with Vic. Another controversy involving Branch was the killing of Walt's wife. IMO she has developed a drinking problem after finding out her mother was murdered. Why does Barlow kill branch? When key players do the deed, it is often the demise of the show. Heres hoping. Miller was the man suspected of killing Walt's wife, who had also been killed. I, for one, do NOT care for the Vic character. Great writing, solid acing performances. Never apologize for the length around here. 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. August 12, 2014 @ 6:41 am. As to Branch and his dad. I hope season 4 gets us back to Walt and his deputies working together rather impoding from within. [b]Dog[/b], checking the online dictionary it says owls are considered by some to be harbingers of bad luck, ill health, or death. So we have some wiggle room on the meaning of the owl showing up to hard-eye Walt. austinmoose 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. August 5, 2014 @ Heck, its logging more viewers than many network shows. Walt lettting go of Martha was a great scene. Awesome job on the finale. Advertisement "You may be innocent, but your friend Henry is not," Fales said, leaving Walt facing a difficult situation. [b]emsA2 [/b]Appreciated your take on the VicWaltship. I totally agree. In the pilot was the owl Marthas spirit whose killer needed to be found and punished? That 60/40 against Walt/Vic is a guess. Thank you. Later he confronts his father about his $50,000 tip to Jacob Nighthorse about killing Walt's wife, but soon later his father distracts Branch by pulling the disc while shooting shotguns and later shoots Branch in the facewhile Branch is distracted, and is later avenged by Walt, and is mentioned in every season after. Branch then delivers his father up to Longmire (his alternate father figure). 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. A&E was never the right network for Longmire. That might be some major competition for Longmire if Longmire stays on A&E at 10pm Monday. But, sure, its a possibility. Did you hear his say that he cant make another fortune but he could make another son ? And thank you, [b]snowdogmom[/b], for being a part of the conversation here each week. 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. Didnt care for her part then, and dont now. 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. http://www.vibrantnation.com/other-topics/craig-johnson-the-man-behind-longmire/. 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. Its the embodiment of Martha, the symbolism for her. That was written when seven episodes of season 1 had been filmed. 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. 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. pboyers I wouldnt write him out until the divorce, although hes proven himself to be a coward in the face of dangernot Vics type. Crossfire is a series about three families who are staying in a holiday resort on a Spanish island when gunmen come into the premises and begin to shoot. Stephanie Nolasco, Ashley Papa. [b]emsA2[/b], incessant wind of the high plains and the loneliness. Thats a thought-provoking tidbit that Ive never heard. My husband thinks Im nuts and it was just makeup or war paint. What I didnt see coming was Branchs father Barlow (Gerald McRaney) being the responsible party. Kalalau Good fare & the TV series does not really follow the books story lines, so its not redundant. Id hate to see that here. He was particularly angered by the drive-by shooting where Branch was hit by the supposed killer hired to eliminate Walt's wife. Cant wait! Several British stars have turned down the offer to help ring in King Charles III's coronation. LadyDi 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. August 5, 2014 @ Branch will make a comeback in one form or another, and I do not believe this show will be cancelled, moved to another network perhaps, but A&E needs this show. 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 . I hope they do surprise me! Cant wait for season 4!!! Aha! Besides, in typical Longmire fashion, he seems to half blame himself for what happened to Branch. Branch,Barlow.. The Most Evil Things Walter White Ever Did. What did you think about the Longmire finale, and were the reveals everything that you expected and then some? The for group can also rant, just not as loudly. Very slim possibility I know but I dont see the Branch/Barlow relationship ending this way. I dont know how it could be justified for him to be allowed back on the force. OK, Walt & Vic can get together as long as it is done well. 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. 3:36 am. I just dont see Branch getting into big business, he seems to really love law enforcement and digging into the truth of crimes, even if that truth exposed his father. I have unfortunately read too many threads where if you didnt agree with the relationship or didnt particularly like the Vic characterization, you were termed as jealous or a hater. A New Old Western that premiered on A&E on June 3, 2012 based on the "Walt Longmire Mysteries" novel series by Craig Johnson. It may be its ultimate downfall which would be a shame. Are there trolls that exist online? August 6, 2014 @ I dont think we know who killed his wife. Let us know in the comments below. And Walts not going to kill anyone, especially not the wrong guy! Looking forward to Season 4! It would seem for outward appearances they are after the quick buck and not entertainment thus the cheaply made farsical reality fiascos. The dying Barlow laughed, making Longmire realize the gun was empty. . Ive had the same problem with getting new people to get interested in Longmire, though, that [b]Dog[/b] expressed. 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. Was anyone curious who took off in Walts truck just prior to David Bridges attack in last weeks episode? Grade: A-. Announce a Season 4 and give us at least 12 episodes! I didnt even realize there were people ranting about the Walt/Vic dynamics. I still feel like viewers arent being shown the entire picture, which is standard for mysteries but frustrating at the same time. 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? In " Breaking Bad ," Walter White 's descent from mild-mannered family man to murderous meth kingpin . fantastic drama, pulse-pounding action and emotional catharsis. This is a good series. August 5, 2014 @ I have removed A&E from my channel lineup. They dont even respond on their various Facebook pages. 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. djrandall9 [b]shrummer[/b], I think that the writers were going for closure on Walts grief for his decesased wife in the finale. As you say, this is just one of the many nuances that make this a different show. 7:01 pm. Getting sick of their lack of information and promotion for Longmire. Walt saying goodbye to his wife was an unforgettable moment. A&E wanted a larger profit share. August 5, 2014 @ Shareen She made it clear that she was done with Walt before slamming out of Walts house. Was there a deeper meaning from the cast and crew? Barlow had Walt's wife killed because she was leading the charge against a proposed Casino in the county. Would be a shame if Branch turned up dead. . This is a fine series with superb acting, writing, and production values. Hope they do more of the funny one liners and really missed Walt and Henry playing off one another this season. One episode ago, we didnt think this guy was actually going to be doing anything productive. Maybe the writers will bring Lizzie Ambrose (the other blonde) back to add a little competition for Vic but Im fairly certain the relationship between Walt and Vic is a done deal. I have this theory that Barlow and Walts relationship is much more complicated than its been said and that Marthas murder had more reasons behind it than just throwing Walt off his game to get Branch to the Sheriffs office. 9:24 pm. His son, Branch (The Connallys have some crazy names) , the sheriff's deputy, figured out that Barlow had Walt's wife killed. I mostly lurk here but have followed these recaps and enjoyed them very much. Great show. 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 concur everyone is entitled to their opinion. I caught up some via On Demand and this years AE pre-season but not until I bought Season 1/2 and binge watched it (highly recommended) did I get to see ALL of the previous episodes. Not at this point. 3:19 am, All content copyright 2011-2022 CarterMatt.com, This site uses cookies to track and store data. look at two n half men . Or you get the argument Its in the books, so it has to happen when the tv series had not strictly followed book canon. He expressed the dignified despair of Henry Standing Bear so beautifully. Even in Unquiet Mind I slapped my forehead and said of course the owl that leads Walt to the cabin that was essential for him to survive falling in a a river in winter on the mountain was Martha. 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. August 5, 2014 @ They only have three shows drawing any sizeable audience Longmire, Bates Hotel and DD (I have never watched either of the last two). August 5, 2014 @ 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. . "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. The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Instead, we have the possibility of Branch actually being dead thanks to a carefully-executed move by his father, and of the entire department in shambles. Did you get that figure from the Longmire Posse group? Barlow had Walt's wife killed because she was leading the charge against a proposed Casino in the county. 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. August 5, 2014 @ I dont think Jacob is squeaky clean either. I think Walts wife had a crusade to keep a casino from being built on the reservation. Now, Im finding that my current favorite show might be cancelled? It seemed to have old Lingerie needs to come back. 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. That moment gave us an idea of how much this character holds himself back emotionally, as have several other powerful eruptions of Storm Walt on Longmire (office wrecking!!). I like your take on this even if it isnt what happened. Arcs settled. 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. [b]Penny[/b], I also dont see Cady backtracking with Branch. 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. It was only five minutes before the end of the episode when this happened, and we were still confused but only briefly. A personal observation about the viewer drop this year from and average of 3.7 (S2) to 3.5(S3). The producers and writers know that the anti groups on any subject are more vocal than the pro side. I think Warner Horizon produces Dallas and Rizzoli and Isles but dont think Shepard/Robin/Baldwin/Coveny are invovled. [b]samanthajane[/b], Branch has been mostly a terrible law enforcement officer since season one. I have enjoyed reading the posts on this site this year, and thank you for providing an outlet for comments and opinions. If A&E decides it doesnt want to renew Longmire, Warner can pitch it to another station, correct? But it appeared Branch used both types. Mr. Taylor did an excellent job in portraying grief and relief in that powerful moment. August 5, 2014 @ We are dying here for better programming. But there is clearly a strong strain of it in the Connally family. ! 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. A&E is not winning me over as a supporter. Dog stated: In 2015, Branch's body was found down by the river by Walt Longmire, Vic Moretti, and The Ferg. But their bread/butter Duck Dynasty has plunged to 4 million. Spot on acting from Robert Taylor and the direction was pitch perfect. 10 episodes is pretty good for a season. I was surprised at Henry pouring one for Cady, hes enabling her. Her reason for that was incredibly heartbreaking. Season 4? Later in the novel it is revealed that Carson Wells, a hired assassin hired by a local drug . Perhaps as someone else mentioned he could be mayor or something. I so love longmire and hope they keep this t.v show going. Barlow needed the Casino in the county to further his business interests, so he has her killed. August 5, 2014 @ Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Available on Kindle. August 5, 2014 @ Cady seemed wimpy to me this year, but in her defense, shes had a hard year. I could buy a Longmire soundtrack like they use to release for shows like Miami Vice. Since we know he is an only son, it would be his sister. 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. Please be back with season 4 soon. I am still against Vic and Walt getting romantically involved. Plunged to 4 million, i also dont see the Branch/Barlow relationship ending this way could happen with Vic crusade. See the Branch/Barlow relationship ending this way uses cookies to track and data! 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