1. Ladypn

   10

   Craig Johnson's wonderful novels and their rich characters form the basis for this great show! The way the details about the characters are uncovered in each episode - keeps me intrigued. There's something comforting about Walt Longmire - the stoicism of classic Old West lawmen as memorialized by Clint Eastwood & John Wayne - are embodied in a modern day crime solver who does things in the "old school" way. He doesn't have a squad of forensic experts to rely on, he pulls his own prints, he picks up litter when he sees it and he'll not stop until he finds justice. Some have complained about its slow pace, but to me that is precisely one of the most attractive elements of the show. It gives the viewer time to enjoy the scenery, analyze the characters & to contemplate the dilemmas and their repercussions.
   
   There's a diverse assortment of supporting cast surrounding Walt - including:
   
   The big city detective Vic (Katee Sackhoff) - not yet comfortable with the wild west of Wyoming, but she's quickly earned her kudos; The eager deputy - The Ferg (Adam Bartley) - who earnestly questions his own qualifications all the while working diligently to prove he has them;
   
   The overly ambitious Branch - who's literally gunning for Walt's job while criticizing his "old school" methods (which seem to be working just fine, thank you) and sleeping with his daughter;
   
   Walt's childhood friend Henry (Lou Diamond Phillips) - who as a Native American - helps Walt navigate the sometimes tense relations between Longmire & tribal police. Just to name a few! I am surprised how quickly I've become invested in the characters. I want to know more about Walt's past, his deceased wife, about Vic's tenuous marriage and his daughter's choices for a romantic relationship. I can't wait for each Sunday and the new episode it brings. I celebrated upon learning that Longmire was picked up for another season! I'm already so infatuated with the cast, I cannot imagine a Sunday without them in it.… Expand

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2. reasonate

   8

   Sure, Longmire is a procedural, but so what? I like procedurals, and clearly so do millions of other people (btw, CBS says thanks). But I don't like all procedurals, just ones that are interesting and well-done. And Longmire is shaping up to meet that criteria. I like that the sheriff kicks it old school and uses common sense and logic to figure things out. I don't need to see CSI-level forensics on every single cop drama I watch. I like that it is set in a rural western town, with rural western problems. I like that we have some unique and interesting characters and storylines. After just two episodes, it looks like Longmire is shaping up to become one of the shows I look forward to the most this summer. Give it a try.… Expand

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3. jeremyp

   7

   Keping this in the country helps it because the endings usually are corny and aren't vetted. Still the characters are interesting; TV trite but better than average. Good to see Starbuck again, and I wish they'd expand her role to more than "sexy side kick." Also good to see LouDiamond Phillips in a "decent guy" role, although I hope he reappears on Southland. If they tightened the plot endings it would be better. What lawman lets a wild bear out of a cage and knows where it's going,a nd what's to stop the bad guy from throwing the meat him? What Lawman approaches a cabin with his arms in the air knowing a maifia hit man is inside?… Expand

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4. YoMamma

   2

   S L O W and ultra-formulaic. Don't bother. There are so many recent examples of police procedurals that aren't predictable that one wonders why this was even made.… Expand

   • Helpful? 0 of 5 users said Yes.

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