Branch questions his father, who admits to having paid Nighthorse to hire Ridges to kill Walt's wife in hopes of helping Branch become sheriff. One of their guys skipped parole. The Season 1 DVD didnt come out until a year after season 1 aired and when asked about Blu-Ray version, nothing. [1] The series is based on the Walt Longmire Mysteries series of novels by Craig Johnson. I thought Walts spreading of Marthas ashes was very poignant. Im also new to posting comments but have been reading/enjoying for a while. Aha! Im sure I dont remember all the times we see in owl in Longmire episodes. His little fit last week was overdue, IMO. Longmires been sheriff a long time, must have gotten in Barlow Connallys way many times over the years. Really enjoy all your comments! She seemed too girlie for him, half fainting violet, half stalker trying to force her way into his life. A&E had a very good section on their website last year with detailed plot summaries, lists of cast members, including even the small roles, and information about the music chosen for episodes. The humorous scenes between Walt and Henry were indeed a welcomed return. [39] Filming concluded the last week of June. How did David ridges die? Wish I knew more exact details. [2] It centers on Walt Longmire, a sheriff in fictional Absaroka County, Wyoming. Warner actually films the show and sells it to A&E, as I understand it. Plus TNT would actually promote Longmire. I imagine her as a very smart and independent woman who called Walt on his sh$t (maybe even used a curse word sometimes, not as much as Vic of course), kept him in line when he needed it, loved and supported him yes but also fought against the casino even when it might have made his job difficult. Biography During Series In 2012, Branch ran for Sheriff against his boss, Walt Longmire. David J. Ridges taught for the Church Educational System for thirty-five years. Bailey Chase and Katee Sackhoff certainly deserve some recognition for their intense scenes. In that case, Branch would have been a shoe-in. Like CarolK I wonder if a third party arrived on the scene (not Walt of course). Also, thank you for stopping by. [4] Warner Horizon Television offered it to other networks[5] and Netflix picked it up, starting with season four. . Walt believes Nighthorse might have had a part in his wife's murder. I read that Longmire DVDs and Blu-Ray sell well on Amazon and elsewhere but then do those buyers find it on TV? Daddy Barlow was revealed to be full-on, evil crazy. Unless he felt it was so urgent he wouldnt get there fast enough or he was driving somewhere else but needed to tell Walt why? I could buy a Longmire soundtrack like they use to release for shows like Miami Vice. I, for one, do NOT care for the Vic character. Then he begins the trek back up the cliff with her. Walt later visits him at his office and he sees a peculiar piece of art - full of crow feathers. I do. This was the last episode aired on A&E. Yes, fingers crossed for a season 4. The season wrapped up the David Ridges storyline, as well as Vics stalker situation and Henry Standing Bears plight. Its too darn good and too popular. Or you get the argument Its in the books, so it has to happen when the tv series had not strictly followed book canon. [27], In 2013, massive wildfires scorched the Valles Caldera National Preserve, which disrupted the series production. The continuation for three . And I appreciate everyone that joined in the conversation over the past ten weeks. Arcs settled. It had been lost for most of the season because of the heavy ramifications of a looming prison sentence. "[60] Alan Sepinwall of HitFix said of season one, "there's a sense of place to the show that makes it feel unlike every other cop show on television", and he would "like to see the mysteries grow more engaging as the series moves along, but Longmire at least starts with a good foundation in Walt, his sidekicks, and the wide, open spaces they travel. 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 random flashback scenes, Walt and Henry travel separately to Denver, Colorado, where Walt attacks someone in a meth house. 1 November 2022. Walt begins spending time with his new love interest, Dr. Donna Monaghan (Ally Walker). It seems relatively invisible/ignored in the entertainment media. Thus far, weve been treated to a relatively small cast, just a few major players, and only a few important families. It is this unpredictability that contributes to the success of Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead. 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? PaulK, I feel after he spread Marthas ashes he was headed to confront Jacob Nighthorse. I have removed A&E from my channel lineup. In the TV series, hes Henry and LDP does a very good job with his character. 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!. It is unfortunate that the writers are unlikely to consider having Branch kicked off completely. Just leave it as she died of cancer like in the books and then whole Henry being charged and arrested would not be needed. Longmire became the "highest-rated original drama series" on A&E;[3] however, the network announced in August 2014 that it would not renew the series after the third season. [color=rgb(0, 0, 0)] [/color][b]Dog[/b]/[b]emsA2[/b], I just read the interview where Craig Johnson says, I was stunned by the anti-Vic wing. I dont think coming in on season 3 and being lost in the story arcs is unique to Longmire. We both felt the same regarding the Gorski storyline and although I am not a Walt/Vic shipper, our discussions have been respectful and I appreciate that. This is a great cast. Branch is a very interesting character. I agree with those that have commented about how it might be hard to join Longmire as a viewer Season 3 and beyond because you dont know what is going on with the characters stories. But then I have never seen Martha as some sweet little wife who just waved Walt off in the morning with a take care of yourself dear and went back in the house to bake a pie and do some knitting while she waited for him to come home in the evening with his supper ready for him. The series is an adaptation of the Longmire mystery novels written by best-selling author, Craig Johnson. He looked so out of place in his fathers office. Longmire (2012-2017) David Midthunder: David Ridges, Bartender. It was one of the few times I can remember watching television and recoiling in shock at both Longmires mistake and Vics bloody pain. The first season of Longmire was released on May 28, 2013. Also Ive finally come to accept the Walt & Vic relationship. 2014 Counting Coup 8.9 (914) Rate What was Barlow talking to Jacob about on those survalience tapes? Besides, in typical Longmire fashion, he seems to half blame himself for what happened to Branch. Both the Walt and Vic characters have been encumbered, by the writers, with way too much baggage. They rant against those with a well thought out objection, not only against those who just state they hate Vic. Season 4? Sheriff Walt Longmire: Henry Standing Bear. S4? What would be the best network for Longmire to find a new home, assuming A&E pulls the plug? I just got Detective Fales name this episode (Fales = Fails). Henry Standing Bear: [Henry looks at Walt in disbelief that he has to make up an answer] In case one of them breaks. Walt remains unconvinced of Jacob's innocence particularly after he confessed to having accepted funding from Shane Muldoon. I believe the scene was added, along with Branch visiting the corpse, to throw some suspicion (a red herring) his way that he was capable of swiping the body. This is especially true of Henry Standing Bear. but instead works its charms subtly, quietly. [2] It centers on Walt Longmire, a sheriff in fictional Absaroka County, Wyoming. In "Counting Coup," the David Ridges storyline comes to a close. Cady seemed wimpy to me this year, but in her defense, shes had a hard year. And Walts not going to kill anyone, especially not the wrong guy! They only have three shows drawing any sizeable audience Longmire, Bates Hotel and DD (I have never watched either of the last two). He came away with something on his thumb. View David Minges' profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. [b]shrummer[/b], Im sure some fans were disappointed but I like the natural way its developing and it would have been a bit much for Walt to say goodbye to Martha and getting together with Vic in the same show. 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. Not at this point. I didnt know the renewal of Longmire was an issue with A&E. "[61], The San Francisco Chronicle's David Wiegand was critical, writing that the series "has the look and feel of a show cooked up by a bunch of bored TV industry types while they were waiting for the valet to bring their car to them at the Beverly Hills Chuck E. are for watching things over a year old, LOL. He started asking about Ridges, once he put two-n-two together. 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. Inside, Longmire commands Ferg (Adam Bartley) to clean out Branch's desk and take the man his belongings while the sheriff and Vic Moretti (Katee Sackhoff) set out to arrest Jacob Nighthorse. lou diamond is a good actor. If either he or Walt had killed Beck, the body would never have been found. My husband thinks Im nuts and it was just makeup or war paint. In a rather tepid action scene, Longmire rappels down the rocky cliff using rope and handcuffs, sees she's alive, and so, he pulls her up onto his back, wraps her arms around his neck, cuffing her wrists together. I like their interactions so far, both tender (Walts comforting embrace at the hospital) and tough (yeah, that punch was hysterical). 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. Glad you asked this? Supporters of the Walt/Vic story arc dont fall for it and just choose not to respond anymore as its become tiresome. That might be some major competition for Longmire if Longmire stays on A&E at 10pm Monday. Who Shot branch in Longmire? There is a special feature on the Longmire Season 2 DVD where the producers talk about Walts visions on the mountain. He feels responsible for Hectors death, prelude to Henry storyline for season 4. emsA2 I wanted a like button fro your comments. Was it just a device to let us hear Marthas voice as Walt was going to spread her ashes or was there more significance? Vic learns she is pregnant but is unsure if the father is her ex-boyfriend Eamonn (Josh Cooke) or Travis (Derek Phillips), Branch's childhood best friend with whom she had a drunken one-night stand. But that is about to change, and change drastically. 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. I have to say I was a little disappointed in the finale. I laughed at Walt & Henrys grave robbing antics and cried when Walt let Martha go. What was that with Branch rubbing the paint on Ridges face in the morgue? I dont think Hector would have kept old notes around. Walt and Donna continue their relationship. Cady clearly saw more than the wound. They re-run the previous episode Sunday mornings/early afternoons? This year, I recommended this show to a lot of people. Dmr412, I have no problem with people voicing their opinion pro or con. When Jacob denies involvement and reminds Walt that David is no longer alive, Walt counters that he has seen the phone log and the seventeen calls they had over the past two weeks. Ive enjoyed Season 3 but in a Season 4 I would like to see a return to more episodes that are less the serial drama aspect of Longmire and more procedure/crime. I thoroughly enjoyed the finale even though the conspiracy about Marthas murder had holes large enough to drive a truck through. The cliffhanger left millions of fans breathless, and is one reason fans rallied with the Longmire Posse to help find the show a new home after the former network abruptly canceled it. 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. Initially cancelled by A&E after its third season, the series was rescued by Netflix for a fourth season. Walt is great and all the cast play great off each other. Walt's civil trial goes badly, but the shooting of Tucker (who is also the attorney for the plaintiff) further complicates matters as Walt is immediately under suspicion. See also. After Zach is selected, Monte responds angrily and follows Zach around to annoy him, Dan Donohue as Eddie Harp (seasons 5-6) a drug dealer affiliated with the Irish mafia, Patch Darragh as Dave Milgrom (seasons 5-6) Walt's lawyer, This page was last edited on 14 March 2023, at 17:02. It would add more drama. Is Branch dead? No words needed. Id hate to see that here. There seems to me to be too much left undone if Barlow is eliminated, the money trail needs both Jacob and Dad Connally before the court of law to sort Casino land interests (What Martha knew), gun for hires, shell corporations, and find the Malachi (furlow) dirty connectionpowerful positions must have been utilized. Or Branch just grabbed and deflected the shotgun. Was it concrete or cement rather than paint? note(s) (requests) in it. Though the way Barlow said I dont have time to make another fortune, Id have my doubts he killed himself. Havent seen her lately . [citation needed], On October 30, 2015, Netflix announced that Longmire would return for a fifth season. Thats a little flip about mental illness so no offense to anyone. : And I can go either way on arcs versus standalones. 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. In finding Chance Vic gets shot, and loses the baby. Has the owl brought a message of peace for Walt from Marthaor has someone died? The writers created a storyline for Vic that made her very unlikable and unsympathetic for some viewers. David Midthunder as David Ridges a Cheyenne man who shoots Branch and becomes a fugitive (seasons 2-3). Nighthorse becomes increasingly suspicious of Malachi's activities, and suspects he is skimming at the casino or otherwise earning illegal money. Though the whole Barlow reveal is still soaking in with me. Is David ridges alive Longmire? [49] The first three seasons were added to Netflix in the United States in June 2015. Working for Jacob Nighthorse he caused the flat tire that led Cady Longmire to be in an accident during the Sheriff Election. Frightened by Gorski's manner, Vic asks Henry for help, and Walt visits Gorski to warn him away. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. 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. A&E is not winning me over as a supporter. The season finale was funny, exciting, and heartbreaking. But then it can be fun to think it about it anyway. I feel like there is too much unresolved with Malachi and Nighthorse and more for us to discover there but I dont think Nighthorse intended for Walts wife to be murdered. He was ultimately defeated in the (admittedly close) election, he lost by 17 votes. And thank you for stopping by and adding your invaluable insight. Still, Longmire finds himself asking the former sheriff for help in tracking down leads that could exonerate Henry. And doesnt it seem rather misplaced for Barlow to kill Longmires wifewhy would he think that would get his son into the sheriffs office? 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