Longmire: Season 1

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A&E | Netflix | Season Premiere Date: June 3, 2012

Starring: Bailey Chase, Lou Diamond Phillips, Cassidy Freeman

Summary: Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) is a sheriff in a small Wyoming town in this adaptation of the mystery novels by Craig Johnson.

Creator: Hunt Baldwin

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Unfinished Business
Air Date: August 12, 2012
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S1:E9. Dogs, Horses and Indians
Air Date: August 5, 2012
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S1:E8. An Incredibly Beautiful Thing
Air Date: July 22, 2012

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David Hinckley

Jun 1, 2012

It's nicely crafted with a slower pace than the average police "procedural," but more than enough character intrigue to compensate. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Jun 1, 2012

Longmire, with spacious New Mexico standing in for Wyoming as the series' production base, makes a solid overall first impression without rising to the level of critical huzzahs. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Jun 4, 2012

Longmire isn't a conventional show. The mystery tonight might be slight, but the pilot is a dusty little gem. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Jun 1, 2012

Longmire is an entirely respectable alternative for anyone who'd rather not spend Monday morning rehashing the latest outrage on "Mad Men." Read full review

Mary McNamara

Jun 1, 2012

It's an old-fashioned sort of show, working unapologetically toward wisdom rather than cleverness, attempting to depict its setting as neither romantic nor dismal, the local color rising as much from silence as words. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

May 31, 2012

I'd 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. Read full review

David Wiegand

May 30, 2012

Longmire 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. Cheese. Read full review

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Patferr

Aug 13, 2012

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love a good western, but this really isn't a "Western" in the sense that you have a COWBOY and he is the Sheriff of the town and rides a horse, keeping the riff raff out of the saloon, but that's not to say those entities do not exist in this show. There is even an Indian reservation that the Sheriff had a hand in taking care of a "crooked" "Indian land" sheriff if you want to call him that, so Walt, the main character isn't really completely loved by those on the the Reservation, but he is respected. I love the show, the way it was set up, kind of like the movie "Unforgiven" where there really are no "good guys" on the show, but for the most part, Walt is as GOOD as one can get these days, and he really cares about ALL the citizens he is the Sheriff of. He even cares about the Indians on the reservation and he isn't so quick to always blame them for anything that may point in their direction. The show is very addicting, and has a lot of ways to draw you in as a viewer. You find yourself caring for each character in their own way. Each one has flaws, but you overlook them for the greater good and I like that about this show, a LOT. I am like others, interested in reading the actual books this show is based on. Season 1 ended last night in the Season 1 finale, and I am so glad they didn't cancel this show, and I pray that A&E extends to Longmire a much longer contract for more shows for Season 2. It definitely warrants it, their ratings, along with the iTunes and other ways to watch the show should count towards it's total viewership. I bought the season pass from iTunes because I love watching commercial free, and I realize that A&E doesn't get ad revenue from that venue, but they do get a portion of the $3 I paid per episode for HD versions, and that's about how much you probably more than you get from the advertisers that pay you on a per person rate most likely. I don't know how all that goes, but I just know I love the show and am willing to pay for it even though I could DVR it, but I like the commercial free part, and it's a show worth every penny.

Please, order more episodes for Season 2, there are a LOT of questions that need to be answered, but I just love each character on the show, they each have their own qualities, and they need to be explored more. I look forward to really getting to know all these characters and their stories as the next season unfolds. I hope Walt opens up to his daughter about her mother's murder and how he avenged her, which came out in the last episode. We will have to see. I can't wait until the next season, which I hope is this FALL, not waiting until next Summer to bring it out. This show is every bit as good as ANYTHING the Alphabet's are putting out there (their Canned TV shows that mimic each other "Glass House" - "Big Brother"...are you kidding me? Really?… Expand

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Ladypn

Jul 9, 2012

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 asCraig 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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YoungHusky

Oct 13, 2015

I actually hadn't watched Longmire while it was on regular TV. I had it in my Netflix queue as something I would like to eventually watch, but I didn't watch an episode until a couple weeks before Season 4 premiered as a Netflix Original. I blazed through the entire 3 seasons so quick that II actually hadn't watched Longmire while it was on regular TV. I had it in my Netflix queue as something I would like to eventually watch, but I didn't watch an episode until a couple weeks before Season 4 premiered as a Netflix Original. I blazed through the entire 3 seasons so quick that I was going through withdrawals by the time Season 4 premiered. This show isn't just good, it is great. The story lines, the actors, the locations, all make Longmire one of the best shows I have seen in a long time. I'm not just waiting for Season 5, I'm waiting for Season 20, this show needs to keep going and I only hope that Netflix sees that. Also, after reading some of the negative reviews of this show, I can say that they are obviously people that just like to complain as most don't contain any substance and those that do seem to be grasping at straws or just plain making stuff up in order to complain. This isn't for people who are entertained by Real Housewives or the typical reality garbage that is popular on TV these days. This show has substance and is not just your run of the mill cop show or a copy/paste like Law & Order, CSI, and NCIS have all become.… Expand

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sooner47

Oct 13, 2016

I have seen every episode since day one. Longmire is the reason I subscribed to Netflix, please continue with season 6 and more. Best actors and scripts of any dramatic series.

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lundbf

Jun 16, 2013

Yes it starts out at a slower folksy tempo, but great writing, excellent character development and hands down superb casting pulls the intelligent viewer in. Take the time to watch them in order, and, by god, I swear when you get to episode 8 (one of the BEST episodes I've seen from ANY TVYes it starts out at a slower folksy tempo, but great writing, excellent character development and hands down superb casting pulls the intelligent viewer in. Take the time to watch them in order, and, by god, I swear when you get to episode 8 (one of the BEST episodes I've seen from ANY TV series) you will find yourself verbally interacting with the story (it's that good!). For example, I found myself cheering on a character I did not like early on. Interweaving character story lines along with secrets and insights slowly unfolding like peeling back an onion, at a seasonal building arc and tempo make this a finely crafted television series indeed.… Expand

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justnother1

Jun 8, 2012

t's nicely crafted with a slower pace than the average police "procedural," but more than enough character intrigue to compensate. said David Hinkley. I absolutely agree. Good to see Katie Sackhoff again. I miss Battlestar Galactica

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e9mcpo

Jul 16, 2012

I like the show. But, (there is always a but, isn't there) the character of the female deputy is very weak. She whines a lot, gets out of the way a lot and basically adds nothing to the show

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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: November 17, 2017
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2016
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 10, 2015
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 2, 2014
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: May 27, 2013
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 3, 2012
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  S1:E10. Unfinished Business
  Air Date: August 12, 2012
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  S1:E9. Dogs, Horses and Indians
  Air Date: August 5, 2012
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  S1:E8. An Incredibly Beautiful Thing
  Air Date: July 22, 2012
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  S1:E7. 8 Seconds
  Air Date: July 15, 2012
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  S1:E6. The Worst Kind of Hunter
  Air Date: July 8, 2012
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  S1:E5. Dog Soldier
  Air Date: July 1, 2012
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  S1:E4. The Cancer
  Air Date: June 24, 2012
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  S1:E3. A Damn Shame
  Air Date: June 17, 2012
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  S1:E2. The Dark Road
  Air Date: June 10, 2012
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: June 3, 2012