Wish I knew more exact details. I just love this series. Lou Stefano I just pray that we get another season, and that the showrunners go back to having the team solving murders. Quality programming takes yet another hit in favor of more trash TV. Branch is a very interesting character. Im not sure that Walt and Vic are a done deal. August 5, 2014 @ 3:26 am. I suspect that growing the dislike of Vic in some people in the online fandom is because she got involved with a married man. It is A&E fault for poor promotion of Longmire from day 1. Hopefully, it wont take too long! I am sure if the show is renewed that the writers will be going full steam ahead with Walt and Vics romance. I like their interactions so far, both tender (Walts comforting embrace at the hospital) and tough (yeah, that punch was hysterical). Thanks. All the tributes proved just how many people Hector had helped and how much he was missed. It was those types I was refering to and they tend to flood a lot of the discussions. I doubt well get more. Ive enjoyed the weekly re-caps, as there is always some little gem that I missed while watching. It would be the same with a lot of other shows, coming in after several seasons. 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? Maybe Branch shot at the clay and missed. And thank you, [b]snowdogmom[/b], for being a part of the conversation here each week. Who is the father of Vic's baby on Longmire? The owner of the company, Barlow Connally, paid Ridges to kill Martha Longmire. Why do we have until next year for season 4? Why does Barlow kill branch? Another interesting storyline would be if Branch did go back to the sheriffs dept and his sibling assuming he has one taking up the reins and being just as devious and evil as Barlow. I think he paid to inflict pain on Walt. Cady seemed wimpy to me this year, but in her defense, shes had a hard year. Whether the producers/actors will let us know or not, who knows. With the close relationship that all the Longmire executive producers have shared with TNT, Im surprised they took Longmire to A&E with their reputation with scripted dramas. This would keep the main hero and the main villain in place to drive the story over the next season. The ONLY TV program I will go out of my way to watch period. Why did Walt have to kill Gus? Who is the father of Vic's baby on Longmire? Longmire is the best show on TV PERIOD! LOVE THIS SHOW!! As to Branch and his father, I believe Branch shot his father but as to your comment, Penny, about this not being the kind of show where the main characters die, I remind you of The Good Wife. We didnt see that one coming either. 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. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday to take control of municipal services and development for the special zone encompassing Walt Disney . It is only natural, that these two with similar personalities and needs would eventually be drawn together. We just started watching Longmire this year, this past May. 7:21 pm, Barlow basically admitted to hiring Ridges through Nighthorseto inflict pain on the Sheriff so he would lose it and drink himself out of the office of Sheriff so Barlows son Branch would win the election in a land slide and he would have influence in the highest office in the county to which he has a LARGE stake in the Indian Casino and still have an upper hand over the Indian Tribal Council though his SON the SHERIFF and become even more wealth and powerful. 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. [b]CarolK[/b], Im not exactly sure about the moment when Branch stood in front of the mirror with what Im assuming was war paint. August 6, 2014 @ He feels responsible for Hectors death, prelude to Henry storyline for season 4. emsA2 I wanted a like button fro your comments. A red herring so to speak. August 5, 2014 @ In " Breaking Bad ," Walter White 's descent from mild-mannered family man to murderous meth kingpin . August 7, 2014 @ Im sad to read sometimes that there are Longmire viewers who really dislike Vic, I LOVE her character, flaws and all. I think were in for a long wait on that announcement but I certainly hope Im wrong. 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. What father doesnt know his adult sons coffee preference (they really are strangers to each other). Was it just a device to let us hear Marthas voice as Walt was going to spread her ashes or was there more significance? And how do Baldwin/Coveney, the producers, fit into the picture in terms of ownership and clout? And I cant say enough praise for McRaneys acting. [b]Mates[/b], One of the best moments in television in a long time. Did you hear his say that he cant make another fortune but he could make another son ? Bailey Chase and Katee Sackhoff certainly deserve some recognition for their intense scenes. A rifle was fired but that does not mean someone was killed but that scene was quite powerful regardless. I dont think Hector would have kept old notes around. Was anyone curious who took off in Walts truck just prior to David Bridges attack in last weeks episode? In contrast to AETV, AMC has been running Hell on Wheels episodes from ALL the previous seasons continously prior to the new season starting. 4:36 pm. Do that , then watch the ratings go UP UP and way UP! BTW, as to Branch firing a warning shot Remember the Owl showed up the messenger of death. August 5, 2014 @ If I recall correctly, after Jesse refused to cook for Gus if he killed Walt, Gus . Her reason for that was incredibly heartbreaking. 3:23 am. Excellent writing and acting. We missed the last few minutes. 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 They have such great chemistry! [b]samanthajane[/b], Branch has been mostly a terrible law enforcement officer since season one. Teens Break-in to House to Bake Marijuana Brownies. But that is about to change, and change drastically. Heres hoping. Id hate to see that here. 5:59 am. Walt Longmire (Robert . I think at the time Martha was killed, Branch was actually pretty close to Walt and Barlow was jealous of that. About halfway through the episode, we started to feel like he was the guilty party. Quite a artistic creation. The season finale was funny, exciting, and heartbreaking. Or you get the argument Its in the books, so it has to happen when the tv series had not strictly followed book canon. 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. cleaned Walts wounds at the Red Pony. If Ridges had killed Branch at the end of last season, this season would have been even more dark and intense as they investigated his murder. But, damn, wasnt that a top season closer?! We are dying here for better programming. they deserve to stay on for several more seasons. I want to be clear: this doesnt have anything to do with the, We Light the Way, the fifth episode of HBOs House of the Dragon, feels like the end of Part 1. I need to go back and look at it to see if they talked about the owl but maybe not because it is not a vision. The only reason I watch A&E is to watch Longmire. Longmires now officially on Netflix, and its begun filming Season 4. Very good points, [b]Penny[/b]. This is where Barlow Connally entered the picture. . In a season of incredible performances from the whole cast, Robert Taylor delivered powerfully in the scene when Walt finally lets go of Martha. I laughed at Walt & Henrys grave robbing antics and cried when Walt let Martha go. August 5, 2014 @ In this storyline and others, they went against book canon. Instead we get the same cliffhanger of Branch in danger as last season. Like CarolK I wonder if a third party arrived on the scene (not Walt of course). Without a doubt. I noticed that they were not so obliging this year. But even with Branch distracted theres no way Barlow gets the drop. Now, Im finding that my current favorite show might be cancelled? They dont need these over the top long drawn out story arcs now that we got Walts wifes murder mostly tied up. Please dont be stupid. I kept watching the clock as the minutes were dwindling down, wondering what surprises were left in store. August 5, 2014 @ Emerald Multiple reports claimed that Harry Styles, Elton John, Robbie Williams and the Spice Girls have all declined to perform at the coronation concert on May 7 on the grounds of Windsor Castle. 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. 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. Why is it still functional in s3.10? . One of the top five shows on television period! But their bread/butter Duck Dynasty has plunged to 4 million. Never liked his fathers character. If Vic and Walt actually got romantic, the characters would seem more predictable than if Vic gets divorced and meets a new man. giambotta recipe lidia; anxiety operational definition; kotor things to do before leaving taris James Silva Im not sure how the Longmire writers see the symbolism and I hesitate to try to look for anything more complicated in it than that simple message of a death. I have to say the Baldwin/Coveny written episodes are my favorites. I am sure that Branch shot his father because this is not the kind of show where the main characters die so I dont find the ending suspenseful. Though I still do not like the idea of Walt & Vic in a relationship they do make a good pair. 3:36 am. lou diamond is a good actor. For basic cable, I would suggest TNT. Keep it going!!!!!! Barlow needed the Casino in the county to further his business interests, so he has her killed. 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. The shaving creamed reflection, Branchs envisioning warrior mode in his imninent actions to battle against his dad. Having sufficiently stoked Walt's rage, Barlow then draws a gun so Walt shoots him, twice. I expect that the writers will stick him back in the Sheriffs Office though. I think even Henry was surprised. In the books, he is The Bear and I dont think that any of this seasons troubles would have happened to him! . As for the ending didnt Barlow have his shotgun open over his shoulder? Ive had the same problem with getting new people to get interested in Longmire, though, that [b]Dog[/b] expressed. Best television in a long time. Is is possible no one shot anyone or is it possible that someone else shot either Barlow or Branch? She caught Vic staying with Walt last season. Of course even if the owl is not a symbol someone died, it would not mean one of the two Connallys is not dead but I do now believe that Marthas spirit is not at rest and is trying to communicate with Walt at the end of the season 3 finale. Branchs may have been a case of temporary insanity but he definitely went over the edge of mental stabilty this season. This is a good series. It seems relatively invisible/ignored in the entertainment media. As you say a lot of comments are constructive criticism. look at two n half men . Free through late August. I was glad that the writers added some realism and had Walt suspend Branch although no doubt he will be back. Best episode yet! 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 Glades and Longmire were both on Sunday night for season 1 of Longmire. 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 is this unpredictability that contributes to the success of Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead. Loved the S3 finale, but the best part for us is that we had a family membered contacted by the film scouts to use their older home for a filming location for one of the S4 episodes ! The official moment he was free and the plan worked was beyond emotional. Branch, knowing his father and being very wary of him, had stepped close enough to Barlow to interfere with the shot and perhaps strike him in the head with the butt of his shotgun. He started asking about Ridges, once he put two-n-two together. Yes, I am reading them in order I do always like to do that. August 5, 2014 @ Bluemixerclif It seems too easy and common. A&E already cancelled The Glades, which was a good show too, I hope they dont do the same with Longmire! Additionally, why not take out Walt? Ive enjoyed reading everyones comments and you all have given me a lot to think about going forward to season 4. Sorry, this is terribly long but like everybody else Ashes to Ashes left me with so many thoughts and questions. 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. Not a dry eye in the house! The biggest mistake the producers made was dealing this to A&E. They recover the body, and Longmire gets to reach into the deceaseds seriously macabre-looking skeleton to pull out the featherthe main piece of evidence that finally clears Henry. Barlow had Walt's wife killed because she was leading the charge against a proposed Casino in the county. I think Warner held firm. 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. this show has been great and has kept you interested with each show. When it comes to Henrys case, we spent most of the 70 minutes basically convincing ourselves that the guy was going to go back to prison. 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. 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. I dont think Jacob is squeaky clean either. 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!!). That might be some major competition for Longmire if Longmire stays on A&E at 10pm Monday. Whatever happen to the lady that had the hots for Walt? Under the pen name of Edward A. Grainger, David Cranmer writes the continuing adventures of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles. 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. 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. Fair or not. BalsterFudd357 My husband thinks Im nuts and it was just makeup or war paint. 6:26 pm. SunnyinFL Really enjoyed the humorous banter between Walt/Henry and Vic/Henry. Ive had enough of Branch the crazy rogue this season. I think the writers might go in a different direction than killing one of them off. The continuing arcs are what allow the writers to make the characters more interesting. son, not created in his fathers image.. And I appreciate everyone that joined in the conversation over the past ten weeks. They re-run the previous episode Sunday mornings/early afternoons? Is David ridges alive Longmire? 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. I hate these reality shows . Available on Kindle. Cant imagine any Deputy questioning a boss like she does. While Branch and Barlow are trap shooting and talking about the business, Branch gets his father to admit his connections to Nighthorse. I think its time I throw in the towel, swear off TV, and move some place where I can see the keeping up with the cardigans crowd coming from a long damn way offlike Wyoming. However, once we got near the end of the episode, thats when some of our anxiety really started to settle in. A&E is not winning me over as a supporter. Longmire averaged 3.5 million this season (almost 3.7 for the finale); a bit off from S3 (3.7). Grade: A-. Longmire season 3 finale review: Do we know who killed Walts wife? Were we getting closer to the moment? I think Craig Johnson believes in the death symbolism because of a story he tells about seeing an owl before he heard that Tony Hillerman had died. We hear the shotgun blast as we see Longmire looking concerned while scanning the landscape, as if he heard it, too. She was never that into him in the first place. I hope they do surprise me! I thoroughly enjoyed the finale even though the conspiracy about Marthas murder had holes large enough to drive a truck through. Walt Longmire's fictional biography. Why would Barlow go that route? 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. 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. His son, Branch (The Connallys have some crazy names) , the sheriff's deputy, figured out that Barlow had Walt's wife killed. 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. Excellent!!! But there is clearly a strong strain of it in the Connally family. 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. Who knows what A&E will do? Its a writing tactic that allows the audience understanding of the plot point. They have nothing worth watching. Katee SackhoffVic cant help lovin that man WaltKatee amazingly portrays Vics tough-tender personavivid and vulnerable, Ruby and Fergthe icing on the cakecant have this cake without the icing, Peter Weller and Gerald McRaneyI am longtime fans of both actors, and they are terrific counterpoints to Robert Taylor, Robert Taylor has such a wonderfully, subtly expressive face and eyes that say so muchyet he is physically imposingthat man can really clear a tablealso a deskand that voiceyessireevote for Longmire, A year is an awful long time to wait for Season 4I vote for Season 3.5. What was Barlow talking to Jacob about on those survalience tapes? DrewOFB, you are welcome. I have removed A&E from my channel lineup. First, I have never watched a show where the actors do a better job of appearing authenic. Great writing! Like something out of the J.K. Rowling school of character naming. And her worst suspicions appear to be confirmed when she finds an empty beer can Rainier . The kind of thing that just leaves you breathless. Was it a symbol that he was at risk of dying? Perhaps, blackmail from Ridges. I am pro- what I call The VicWaltship but not in any hurry. The season finale was a great episode with my favorite line of the series: Walt punched me. The Closer and Major Crimes yes. wonderful season ender season 4 newel should really be a no brainer. [b]Dog[/b], Interesting theory. I hope that Branch got the better of his father and didnt get killed. [color=rgb(0, 0, 0)] [/color][b]Dog[/b]/[b]emsA2[/b], I just read the interview where Craig Johnson says, I just want a season 4 and would really like more episodes per season although I doubt that will happen. 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. 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