4:18 am. We just let them rant. Not surprisingly, Walt wasn't taking his calls. I will say that the very reason that you want to keep Branch is exactly why he should be killed off or sent away. Drax The Destroyer 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. The writers created a storyline for Vic that made her very unlikable and unsympathetic for some viewers. Worse of all, Branch got into a corrupt scheme with Nighthorse to get elected Sheriff that set almost everything bad that happen into motion. Inside, Longmire commands Ferg (Adam Bartley) to clean out Branchs desk and take the man his belongings while the sheriff and Vic Moretti (Katee Sackhoff) set out to arrest Jacob Nighthorse. I loved the finale but I hate the wait to find out what is next. I think the whole Martha being killed story arc wasnt needed. 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. Simply superb. Cant wait for Season 4!!!! And her worst suspicions appear to be confirmed when she finds an empty beer can Rainier . note(s) (requests) in it. A&E wanted a larger profit share. I like Longmire, but it would much be better with more daring writing and less predictable plots. "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. 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 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. Walt Longmire (Robert . I assume that came from ridges war paint. I hope they do surprise me! The season finale was funny, exciting, and heartbreaking. A red herring so to speak. And I cant say enough praise for McRaneys acting. I absolutely love this show and i dont watch TV very often. Why does Barlow kill branch? 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! I think TNT should pick it up, put it on Monday at 10pm eastern after Major Crimes and match the number of episodes with Major Crimes. 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. I just think the writers wont get it right and ruin the whole. The interplay between Henry & Walt seems true to Craig Johnson books. Supporters of the Walt/Vic story arc dont fall for it and just choose not to respond anymore as its become tiresome. It was Branchs big redemption! Who is the father of Vic's baby on Longmire? If Barlow is dead, he is going to need Walt more than ever. Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in California and Hawaii has been preaching and inspiring others to become closer to God for decades. This is especially true of Henry Standing Bear. I did notice Cady eyeing them, when Vic naturally and caringly cleaned Walts wounds at the Red Pony. However, after Walt scatters his wife's ashes, he prepares to go after Nighthorse, believing him to still be involved. 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. It sounds kind of Longmirish. 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. 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. They only have three shows drawing any sizeable audience Longmire, Bates Hotel and DD (I have never watched either of the last two). Barlow needed the Casino in the county to further his business interests, so he has her killed. She made it clear that she was done with Walt before slamming out of Walts house. Im not sure that Walt and Vic are a done deal. That 60/40 against Walt/Vic is a guess. And thank you for stopping by and adding your invaluable insight. Retired Sheriff Lucian Connally was a recurring character on the Longmire Television series. Henry genuinely asks, Someone stole a corpse? Ferg comments, I know. August 5, 2014 @ And Walts revenge! I thought maybe Bridges stole it just long enough to get to his horse. What could they possibly have in common? But, sure, its a possibility. I finally thought to Google longmire owl symbol and found a great article from June 4, 2012 interviewing Craig Johnson. Lou Stefano Why did Barlow have Walt's wife killed? Futhermore, I feel that Walts wife was robbed my a meth-head and accidently killed. Ha! Cady clearly saw more than the wound. 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! Walt refutes this, however, saying that he has never loved. Hope we are all in place again next summer! 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. 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. 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. Branchs true calling strikes me as a politician not a lawman. You never saw Branch actually die. Do they have to pay Warner Horizon Televison everytime they show an episode and it costs double during prime-time or something? Longmires now officially on Netflix, and its begun filming Season 4. In this storyline and others, they went against book canon. 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. S4? I dont like the idea of Branch in any other job but with the sheriffs department. [b]bitsyo8[/b], Regardless of a season four Im almost positive that Longmire and these actors will be returning in one form or another. Well, friends, I have heard they cancelled Longmire. I blame AE for that a lot. It would seem for outward appearances they are after the quick buck and not entertainment thus the cheaply made farsical reality fiascos. 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. I am enjoying reading the comments here. Cant wait! Outside the office, Longmire bars Branch from going in. While the battle of the ballot between Branch and Walt wasn't waged in this season finale of "Longmire" (Sun., 10 p.m. LadyDi Id call this an A+ episode even though all the loose ends surrounding Marthas and Miller Becks deaths werent tied up well enough. While we were skeptical in the early going about Branchs quick turnaround, this, coupled with Henrys release and a number of other developments tonight, make us wish season 4 was here already. Whether the producers/actors will let us know or not, who knows. Longmire, Vic (Katee Sackhoff), and Ferg (Adam Bartley) search for Branch and eventually find his body in a river, an apparent suicide, based on the angle of the shotgun.. Who does Cady Longmire marry? I think what Henry said to Branch about returning to his job under Walt after he lost the election has a much deeper meaning now. Most of their encounters were too serious this season. Thats true of most of the top TV shows though. Much more about power and money than the benefit to Branch. Feel dumb for asking, but what was in the jar Henry took out of the rocks at the end? I feel like Henry would have just driven to the cabin. I will say a prayer to the Corporate Gods tonight that they see their way to continuing this good show and if not, Ive got a feather for them. Barlow needed the Casino in the county to further his business interests, so he has her killed. Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) finds Branch Connally (Bailey Chase) walking down the road, shotgun in hand. ! 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. Angry and spiteful at having lost to Walt, Barlow came up with one last plan. 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. Some real big laughs in Ashes to Ashes. Its rare for me to laugh out loud watching films but this had me laughing. Please be back with season 4 soon. why f with a good show. SunnyinFL Sorry for the length. 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. I was surprised at Henry pouring one for Cady, hes enabling her. giambotta recipe lidia; anxiety operational definition; kotor things to do before leaving taris Its been a lot of fun reviewing the show each week and meeting so many other fans of the show. 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. Great episode, great season! Really enjoyed the humorous banter between Walt/Henry and Vic/Henry. The Glades and Longmire were both on Sunday night for season 1 of Longmire. I remember reading once that many settlers of Wyoming were driven mad by some combination of the incessant wind of the high plains and the loneliness. If the arc is well done, like Ridges, I dont mind. He was particularly angered by the drive-by shooting where Branch was hit by the supposed killer hired to eliminate Walt's wife. I have to say the Baldwin/Coveny written episodes are my favorites. Also, being vocal about your feelings on a subject is the only way to convey them. Hope for a season four! And I can go either way on arcs versus standalones. 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. OnTheElk Love this show! Was anyone curious who took off in Walts truck just prior to David Bridges attack in last weeks episode? Its the most important barometer a network uses to indicate popularity. Everyone on this show makes the most of their screen time. We found Longmire during season 2 and fell in love with this program. 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 like syfy but this is better than the walking dead. It should be renewed for a fourth season because it is one of the best shows on television. 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. 4:06 am. August 5, 2014 @ Dog, I agree with your Walt/Vic comments, they have been encumbered by the story arcs. BalsterFudd357 Then Walt leaves Vic stranded at the Red Pony as he rushes to Denver. There did not seem time for this without Branch taking some kind of action. August 5, 2014 @ The owl is used as symbolism in the show. Miller was the man suspected of killing Walt's wife, who had also been killed. Thanks for letting me vent. Who called Walts home phone? Was someone trying to get ahold of Walt? August 5, 2014 @ I think the jar of notes were NEW requests since Hector passed. Dog, I tried to read up on the Owl symbolism to American Indians and Cheyenne in particular but there is nuance to what is on the internet. this show has been great and has kept you interested with each show. I think Barlow assumed the death would cripple Walt, who wouldnt run. Keep it going!!!!!! djrandall9 The kind of thing that just leaves you breathless. I like your Fales name observation and thank you for some very intriguing and fresh interpretations. Loved how they tied up the Henry trial and Marthas murder, but left open ends for next season. Especially after the punch in the kisser. Plot [] Summary []. Why do we have until next year for season 4? August 5, 2014 @ Very moody and evocative musical selections on this program. Ive had the same problem with getting new people to get interested in Longmire, though, that [b]Dog[/b] expressed. Not only did Barlow funnel money through Nighthorse to support Branchs campaign for Sheriff, he also made a significant payment made to Nighthorses business the week that Martha was killeda payment intended for a soldier, with no questions asked. austinmoose 5:57 am. 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 [color=rgb(0, 0, 0)] [/color]Because in the Northern Cheyenne lexicon the owls are basically messengers from the camp of the dead, they fly the hanging road, that belt of the Milky Way I can definitely see where the writers could have used that meaning in the Branch and Barlow ending. I dont want to see Branch turn into the nemisis of the Sheriffs department. 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. 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. Available on Kindle. . . Now, how long do we have to 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. Walt lettting go of Martha was a great scene. I myself didnt like the Gorski storyline. I really dont care how Vic dresses; love Ruby and Lucian; and the Ferg is a hoot. Its too darn good and too popular. The season wrapped up the David Ridges storyline, as well as Vics stalker situation and Henry Standing Bears plight. Thank you for the kind words, [b]egmiller[/b]! Were we really going to get the answers that we wanted? I enjoy the show & look forward to a new season. August 5, 2014 @ But even with Branch distracted theres no way Barlow gets the drop. Really enjoy all your comments! Your email address will not be published. August 5, 2014 @ His son, Branch (The Connallys have some crazy names), the sheriff's deputy, figured out that Barlow had Walt's wife killed. A rifle was fired but that does not mean someone was killed but that scene was quite powerful regardless. By Jesse Clark / Sept. 28, 2021 5:31 am EST. Apparently there are other folks who have gotten interested because Im on the waiting list for #4. August 6, 2014 @ . 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. Is Barlow that big a sleazeball? I initially thought he was comptemplating suicide but then figured that was just not his personality. Then, it was Branch of all people who finally uncovered the truth. Teens Break-in to House to Bake Marijuana Brownies. Why this and why that? [b]Edward[/b], I meant Branch no longer in the Sheriffs office, but remaining on the show as Walts nemesis as mayor or running his fathers company. August 6, 2014 @ Free through late August. Luckily, Walt's daughter proved herself to be more than capable. In the TV series, hes Henry and LDP does a very good job with his character. It was still able to hook me so that by the end of S2 I was head over heels. Unfortunately, now he may be dead. I think Warner held firm. If the show gets another season and the writers are going to put them together, they need to ease them into a relationship without any more over the top obstacles. Ive been singing the praises of Katee Sackhoff and Bailey Chase but, arguably, Taylor had the most powerful, emotional walloping of a scene in all of season three. And doesnt it seem rather misplaced for Barlow to kill Longmires wifewhy would he think that would get his son into the sheriffs office? They dont need these over the top long drawn out story arcs now that we got Walts wifes murder mostly tied up. But, yes, that family seems to have a serious case of the crazies. Just want more Longmire. My open question is why did both Henry and Walt go after Miller Beck before Ridges killed him? Sean was out of town on business and Ed Goreski had just threatened Vic. Never liked his fathers character. Huffington Post. It gave us everything we hoped for to see him no longer have to be on the run. 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. I feel like the Longmire writers gave us a study in variations of a familial crazy gene this season. Marie just loves her husband and she just found out that he could've died multiple times bcz of Walt. 7:20 pm. Ratings are a fact of life. Too bad more fans of TV crime dramas havent found it yet. On Sunday night for season 4 and found a great article from June 4 2012. Long enough to get the answers that we wanted top TV shows though next summer you for viewers! Baby on Longmire Glades and Longmire were both on Sunday night for season 4 Barlow is,... 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