Keep up the good work!! At least cable shows have so few episodes per season its not hard to catch up. 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 really hope it comes back for many seasons to come and I want 26 episodes per season! SEE ALSO: Of course, we're covering Season 4 of Longmire,starting with the premiere Down By the River! August 5, 2014 @ August 5, 2014 @ Perhaps, blackmail from Ridges. Maybe Branch shot at the clay and missed. What a great finale and another great season! Jhera35 Unfortunately, that was just what Barlow wanted him to do: The gun was empty, because Barlow wanted to make it look like Walt murdered an unarmed man. Season 4? Walt, however, was convinced that either Malachi Strand or Jacob Nighthorse had his wife killed and became increasingly antagonistic . Then Walt leaves Vic stranded at the Red Pony as he rushes to Denver. He does have legal problems with his role though doesnt he? Hopefully, it wont take too long! The only real exception is if this ending is set up thanks to a contract dispute . I hope we hear by the end of August. [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. Why not kill Longmire himself? Finale did not disappoint. Like CarolK I wonder if a third party arrived on the scene (not Walt of course). Of course, but not all different opinions are negative, some criticisms are constructive. I thought it was Hectors ashes, but could be the job jar. What was Barlow talking to Jacob about on those survalience tapes? As you say, this is just one of the many nuances that make this a different show. 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. I assume that came from ridges war paint. [b]emsA2 [/b]Appreciated your take on the VicWaltship. I totally agree. When the dad clicked the clay launcher Branch looked away. Branchs true calling strikes me as a politician not a lawman. August 14, 2014 @ I am sure if the show is renewed that the writers will be going full steam ahead with Walt and Vics romance. Required fields are marked *. Like some of you have mentioned, I too have been a little unclear as to why David Ridges would come after Branch with such vengence. Supporters of the Walt/Vic story arc dont fall for it and just choose not to respond anymore as its become tiresome. In tonights finale Walt was driving it like it was never stolen/borrowed. For me it was also one of best Oh my! Is Branch dead? Barbara Proctor It took A&E until end of November to release their official renewal announcement. Was there a deeper meaning from the cast and crew? I agree with many of you, if there is a S4, it should be better (and easier to join) with individual weekly episodes without so much undercurrent. The short-term deputy who was brought in, seemingly, for wise, sentimental reasons, but then fired because Walt was afraid to treat him with wisdom or sentiment.. Were we really going to get the answers that we wanted? Perhaps as someone else mentioned he could be mayor or something. What was it a symbol of there? [b]Mates[/b], One of the best moments in television in a long time. I cant wait for Season 4. It seems like a far fetched plan, but the man turned out to be ruthless, especially if he killed his own son. As to Branch and his dad. DeMaris from Tillsonburg Ontario Canada. Barlow had Walt's wife killed because she was leading the charge against a proposed Casino in the county. Thats true of most of the top TV shows though. I think Walts wife had a crusade to keep a casino from being built on the reservation. August 5, 2014 @ 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? That is what drew me to the series: incredible writing and beautifully crafted, works-of-art level episodes that still haunt me like Dog Soldier. Fabulous scene-entering-good dictation. This show always surprises me so I am certain that a Season 4 would continue that trend. I just love this series. I was surprised at Henry pouring one for Cady, hes enabling her. That character added tons this season but Im with you on Henry, Vic, and Walt interacting more. Why does Barlow kill branch? Longmire is the best show on TV PERIOD! He managed to reload his shotgun (or pull a concealed pistol), triggered the trap as a distraction, and turned to fire on Branch. Nicely said, Virginia! I like a balance. All the new summer offerings from all the networks have been a big disappointment. As much as we enjoyed his little jaunt with Walt to prove the existence of a certain feather, it didnt look like it was going to matter. It would add more drama. Read them in order to get the full development of the characters. Maybe the writers will take you up on that! Ive enjoyed the music throughout this season and find myself adding them to my playlist. August 5, 2014 @ 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. I simply dont watch television, with the exception of Monday nights. Also was intrigued about Henry taking the jar. August 5, 2014 @ I think at the time Martha was killed, Branch was actually pretty close to Walt and Barlow was jealous of that. . Having sufficiently stoked Walt's rage, Barlow then draws a gun so Walt shoots him, twice. Maybe? It would also be great to see he and Cady work their way back to each other. I really want to see Walt, Vic, Lucien and Henry work a case with banter between all 4 of them. I know when Longmire was recommended to me (I started in the middle of S2), I had little idea as to the numerous sub-plots that seemed to actually dominate the heart beat of the story. When Walt sees an owl he is definitely seeing a real live bird. No words needed. 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? His little fit last week was overdue, IMO. [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. Cant wait! It may be its ultimate downfall which would be a shame. More episodes would be nice. Not everyone has read the book series and what they know of the characters is from the tv series. Hope for another season where we can find out. As for the ending didnt Barlow have his shotgun open over his shoulder? I went back to S1 and the S2 to catch up. Please bring the Longmire BACK even if it re runs. A&E already cancelled The Glades, which was a good show too, I hope they dont do the same with Longmire! Quailty program has become an endangered species. Thanks for letting me vent. I never watch A&E anymore, other than The Glades and Longmire. He had confronted his father about the $50,000 payment supposedly paid to Jacob Nighthorse. August 5, 2014 @ I loved that so many characters had to down a shot of whiskey in this episode because I needed one when it was over too. Look at Bones. 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. Was it concrete or cement rather than paint? S3 was too much serial story. 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. Communi-Fan Not at this point. Their feelings regarding certain characters may be justified. 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. Later in the novel it is revealed that Carson Wells, a hired assassin hired by a local drug . The owner of the company, Barlow Connally, paid Ridges to kill Martha Longmire. They would watch for a while and become disinterested their reason -they had no clue what was going on with half the storylines. [b]bitsyo8[/b], Regardless of a season four Im almost positive that Longmire and these actors will be returning in one form or another. 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! In a way, hes a lot like Walt in that he just wouldnt be comfortable with the dirty dealings of his fathers business. The dying Barlow laughed, making Longmire realize the gun was empty. I kept watching the clock as the minutes were dwindling down, wondering what surprises were left in store. Though Walt had successfully been found innocent despite the efforts of Barlow's associates. Has the owl brought a message of peace for Walt from Marthaor has someone died? In the pilot was the owl Marthas spirit whose killer needed to be found and punished? The show was given ten extra minutes in order to properly try to answer that question. Et on A&E), the case of Walt's dead wife came back into the show in a big way. We hear the shotgun blast as we see Longmire looking concerned while scanning the landscape, as if he heard it, too. Having her out of the way would allow Branchs father to move forward with the construction of the casino. August 5, 2014 @ Why would Barlow go that route? LOVE THIS SHOW!! I feel like the Longmire writers gave us a study in variations of a familial crazy gene this season. I think he may have done this in hopes of keeping Walt from getting closure and keeping him off balance. Luckily, Walts daughter proved herself to be more than capable. The finale had fewer viewers than the season premiere. 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. djrandall9 Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a11d00bc6d81dae6a9bd2304c9389c4d" );document.getElementById("b5ad4eba3d").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If the arc is well done, like Ridges, I dont mind. Henry seeing the jar full understood there was still a real need for the service Hector provided. I do like Branch and Cady together but think he has as much to do to earn his way back into her good graces as he does to Walts. If Barlow is dead, he is going to need Walt more than ever. Malachi needs to go down for his corruption and treatment of Henry if nothing else. 5:07 am. Simply superb. In " Breaking Bad ," Walter White 's descent from mild-mannered family man to murderous meth kingpin . Or Branch just grabbed and deflected the shotgun. A&E gets first right of refusal, and then any other network could work out a deal with Warner. He releases her ashes onto the ground where he promised 'til death do us part years ago. August 5, 2014 @ Excellent!!! 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. Until recently I assumed it was a given and Longmire was just working its way there nice and slow. giambotta recipe lidia; anxiety operational definition; kotor things to do before leaving taris Great episode tonight!!! They have such great chemistry! Huffington Post. Was it just a device to let us hear Marthas voice as Walt was going to spread her ashes or was there more significance? I, too, enjoyed the one-liners and am glad that Henry is now free of his charges and glad, too, that Fales had his come-uppance. One episode ago, we didnt think this guy was actually going to be doing anything productive. Emerald I am still against Vic and Walt getting romantically involved. PaulK, I feel after he spread Marthas ashes he was headed to confront Jacob Nighthorse. And Walts revenge! 10 episodes is pretty good for a season. I do have to note, though, that Branchs father did not say that he paid to have Walts wife killed. 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!!). The season wrapped up the David Ridges storyline, as well as Vics stalker situation and Henry Standing Bears plight. 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. 3:35 am, I believe that was how hector would get hisjobs. I really enjoy Gerald McRaneys acting and hope Barlow sticks around a bit longer. While the battle of the ballot between Branch and Walt wasn't waged in this season finale of "Longmire" (Sun., 10 p.m. They rant against those with a well thought out objection, not only against those who just state they hate Vic. Why did Ridges go after Branch? Im sad to read sometimes that there are Longmire viewers who really dislike Vic, I LOVE her character, flaws and all. 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. 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. Walt saying goodbye to his wife was an unforgettable moment. He was particularly angered by the drive-by shooting where Branch was hit by the supposed killer hired to eliminate Walt's wife. Barlow saw an opportunity and had him killed by Ridges. I like your Fales name observation and thank you for some very intriguing and fresh interpretations. 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. I think the jar of notes were NEW requests since Hector passed. @Kay Vics character was most definitely not on 24. "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. One of the top five shows on television period! Branchs may have been a case of temporary insanity but he definitely went over the edge of mental stabilty this season. Later, when Longmire and Henry lug Miller Becks coffin back to where David Ridgess body is being kept, they find out from Ferg that someone picked the lock and made off with Ridges. Updated February 28, 2023 at 11:51 AM ET. How many times was it that hank nearly got killed or could've ended up being on a wheelchair possibly for his entire life bcz of Walt. I hope Branch isnt dead, but it seems like he might be and sometimes great characters have to die to advance a story.of course it could be his father who was shot, so.. Cindy Pierce Lou Stefano I thought maybe Bridges stole it just long enough to get to his horse. 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 do hope Longmire is renewed for another season. Wish I knew more exact details. pboyers thus setting Branch free to be his own man, thus creating another Longmires been sheriff a long time, must have gotten in Barlow Connallys way many times over the years. This is where Barlow Connally entered the picture. 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. Ill take it one step further. I just got Detective Fales name this episode (Fales = Fails). What did you think about the Longmire finale, and were the reveals everything that you expected and then some? Thus far, weve been treated to a relatively small cast, just a few major players, and only a few important families. Who knows what A&E will do? Vic should have just been divorced from the start. 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. [b]shrummer[/b], I think that the writers were going for closure on Walts grief for his decesased wife in the finale. Why did Henry take Hectors drop jar?. 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. Keep it going!!!!!! 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. Was anyone curious who took off in Walts truck just prior to David Bridges attack in last weeks episode? 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. 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