Now Is the Time for a Longmire Reunion
Die-hard fans of the classic Western drama series, Longmire, will always remember the haunting image of Walt Longmire’s (Robert Taylor) face, etched by grief and determination, against the backdrop of Wyoming’s Big Sky Country. Launched in 2012 on A&E and revived in 2014 for two seasons on Netflix, Longmire quickly acquired a devoted following and generated buzz for its atmospheric depictions of the American West.
The show, produced by Warner Horizon Television in collaboration with Two Boomin Productions, was a thrilling detective series that unraveled crimes in the quaint cattle country of Absaroka County, Wyoming. Drawing from the novels of American author Craig Johnson, each episode expertly intertwined clever detective work with engaging family drama, all within an iconic setting that reverberated with the grit of life in rural America. Led by the seasoned Philip "Walt" Longmire, an easy-riding, small town Sheriff, the team confronted mysteries that often shed surprising light on the townsfolk.
As the sun consistently dips below the vast terrain of Wyoming, one significant theme that resonates heavily within the Longmire saga is the quiet nobility of the land it embodies. The open stretches, the ruggedness and freedom of the territory captivated audiences worldwide, reenergizing the world’s collective fascination with America West as a symbol of hard-fought independence. Like in the novels on which it was based, "As the Crow Flies," "Death Without Mercy" and "Kill Cord" (to name only a few), this televisual adaptation of Longmire masterfully combined poignant storytelling with gripping thriller components, rendering us even more eager for closure.
Today, as both sides navigate the ever-present turbulence brought about by various artistic directions and the showstopper that is binge-movie culture, what comes first to mind isn’t anything other than reestablishment of the popular title; Longmire can become a staple part on American television once again.
Since the show initially completed in 2017 a whole lot has transformed our own television landscape – From true crime documentaries as streaming’s popularity has elevated along the lines of their shows based on real incidents.
By the time now have Longmire can also go back to reposition their show as more prominent crime drama, more people’s tastes have diversified than a few years earlier we, the audience today for both crime and more intimate television.