why did barlow kill walt's wife

Ridges also then killed Beck for the same ass-covering reasons. DrewOFB, you are welcome. Intent doesnt equal success. I simply dont watch television, with the exception of Monday nights. Published by Clayton Newton on November 28, 2022. What did you think about the Longmire finale, and were the reveals everything that you expected and then some? A&E was never the right network for Longmire. note(s) (requests) in it. I really dont care how Vic dresses; love Ruby and Lucian; and the Ferg is a hoot. Miller was the man suspected of killing Walt's wife, who had also been killed. 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. I like snowdogmoms answer to why Henry took Hectors jar. It would seem for outward appearances they are after the quick buck and not entertainment thus the cheaply made farsical reality fiascos. I think Walt looked at that owl at the end of Ashes to Ashes with surprise and wondered why are you here when I just laid you to rest? Cant wait for season 4!!! I wanted to make that clear. 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. In contrast to AETV, AMC has been running Hell on Wheels episodes from ALL the previous seasons continously prior to the new season starting. Hopefully in season 4 we will see more humorous interactions between Walt and Henry, I would love to know more about their history, and of course it would be great to see Walt and Vic finally have some happiness together. August 5, 2014 @ It has to be more than just Branch being on sacred land (which turned out to be not so much), Davids religious convictions, and discovering that he was indeed still alive. But it appeared Branch used both types. Let us know in the comments below. Could have been nothing, might have been something, thats what I like about this show. Not surprisingly, Walt wasn't taking his calls. Your email address will not be published. Loved the endingalways wondered if Barlows character would take a darker turn, and if he was the man behind the curtain. 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!!). The Closer and Major Crimes yes. 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. No words needed. We missed the last few minutes. 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. Katee tweeted something about S4 already but my guess is they told her to reserve her before officially announcing A&E wouldnt end another show with a main character in mortal danger would they..ie Glades Matt seems to have landed OK though on USA Network. I truly hope Branch is not dead since he did almost die once already. Im a late arrival and havent read most comments, but, to answer Edwards question as to why Ridges wanted to count Branchs coup, I think it was because Branch got nosy after Cadys car accident during the election. If Vic and Walt actually got romantic, the characters would seem more predictable than if Vic gets divorced and meets a new man. I love both of them but had to get used to the people in the books not being the same as the people in the TV show. Thus far, weve been treated to a relatively small cast, just a few major players, and only a few important families. It deserves more promotion a better time slot and it will get many more fans. That is what drew me to the series: incredible writing and beautifully crafted, works-of-art level episodes that still haunt me like Dog Soldier. Was Longmire on his way to confront Connelly? DeMaris from Tillsonburg Ontario Canada. That might be some major competition for Longmire if Longmire stays on A&E at 10pm Monday. Is Barlow that big a sleazeball? Shareen I have lost a lot of shows I like because of low ratings. I initially thought he was comptemplating suicide but then figured that was just not his personality. [b]snowdogmom[/b], 100% support more Lucian Connally and having him partner up with Walt again. ET on A&E), the case of Walt's dead wife came back into the show in a big way.Charles S. Dutton portrayed a FBI agent who'd been trying to reach Walt for awhile. The biggest mistake the producers made was dealing this to A&E. 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. Watched the first two seasons on Netflix one episode after the other one weekend. kickyourace Sorry for the length. Ridges was paid $50,000 through Big Pine Timbers (which was associated with Nighthorse's casino). Lou Stefano 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! Dmr412, I have no problem with people voicing their opinion pro or con. Malachi needs to go down for his corruption and treatment of Henry if nothing else. [b]Penny[/b], Gotta say Id hate to see Branch gone. I didnt even realize there were people ranting about the Walt/Vic dynamics. August 6, 2014 @ Kodi2k6 It would also be great to see he and Cady work their way back to each other. Longmire made a HUGE move for a show with an uncertain future, exposing Barlow as the man responsible, but also not having Walt arrest him. 3:26 am. Not sure if that is due to some film doctoring that is beyond my understanding. I am going to catch up on the books before a new season begins (if it does, fingers crossed) and will try to review the first two tv seasons with the comments of all in mind. Top of his game. These three characters need to interact a lot more. It was Branchs big redemption! However, after Walt scatters his wife's ashes, he prepares to go after Nighthorse, believing him to still be involved. Im getting really bored with most TV offerings and this is the last new show that has caught my interest. The interplay between Henry and Walt is very true to Mr. Johnsons books. A really good show and we would hate to see this series end. But praying to the Corporate Gods cant hurt! Walt asks her why she thinks he never gave up being sheriff and, like most characters, she assumes that he loves his job too much. The owl seemed to guide Walt to a cabin and that was essential to him surviving and going on. He really has the upper edge even though he was distracted. 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. Bailey Chase, with his increasingly desperate, haunted face and those electric blue eyes has given Branch much substance behind the swagger. For six seasons, Nighthorse has been Longmire's usual suspect, accused of everything from helping murder Walt's wife to killing deputy Branch Connally (Bailey Chase) to using the casino he. I also wonder whether Walt receives this news in time to prevent him from killing Joseph Nighthorse. Luckily, Walt's daughter proved herself to be more than capable. Having her out of the way would allow Branchs father to move forward with the construction of the casino. 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. They were working out contract details that whole time. Branch could have given a warning shot to tell Barlow to stay put. I appreciate you lurking, bungluna! 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. Walt and Vic will ruin a perfect working relationship if they move to a personal relationship. Branch then delivers his father up to Longmire (his alternate father figure). Ive enjoyed Season 3 but in a Season 4 I would like to see a return to more episodes that are less the serial drama aspect of Longmire and more procedure/crime. Was there a deeper meaning from the cast and crew? I am sure if the show is renewed that the writers will be going full steam ahead with Walt and Vics romance. The part when Walt was spreading his wifes ashes was so sad. 11:08 pm. It had to be done before anything romantic could happen with Vic. Teens Break-in to House to Bake Marijuana Brownies. 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. And thank you for stopping by and adding your invaluable insight. I loved the finale but I hate the wait to find out what is next. 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. As to Branch and his dad. Best television in a long time. Great end to the season! It gave us everything we hoped for to see him no longer have to be on the run. Barlow then revealed a knife and stabbed himself twice, further framing Walt for his murder right in front of him. My open question is why did both Henry and Walt go after Miller Beck before Ridges killed him? Quite a artistic creation. But there is clearly a strong strain of it in the Connally family. It gave us everything we hoped for to see him no longer have to be on the run. He started asking about Ridges, once he put two-n-two together. 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. Branch had suspicious evidence that he might have shared with Longmire before confronting his father. Walt Longmire (Robert . Barlows hiring of Ridges to kill Walts wife was more likely a power play to get rid of a potential adversary in the Sheriffs office, replacing him with his own son. Hope for a season four! Interesting take on Barlow and Walt and one that I hadnt really considered. Too many tv shows are lazy and predictable keeping on main characters that should be gone to shake up the show. AMC. Excellent!!! I love that it can do case of the week episodes while still having small, multiple episode arcs, as well as season and series-long arcs. thus setting Branch free to be his own man, thus creating another Was it a symbol that he was at risk of dying? As for the ending didnt Barlow have his shotgun open over his shoulder? Shareen Ive enjoyed the weekly re-caps, as there is always some little gem that I missed while watching. In a way, hes a lot like Walt in that he just wouldnt be comfortable with the dirty dealings of his fathers business. In 2015, Branch's body was found down by the river by Walt Longmire, Vic Moretti, and The Ferg. Pretty sick, right? What a hoot (owl pun intended). Im not a fan of the omminous grand story arc format. 4:06 am. Nicely said, Virginia! He releases her ashes onto the ground where he promised 'til death do us part years ago. I think the writers might go in a different direction than killing one of them off. But, perhaps, someone else has a better answer? I also find it surprising that Barlow, who supposedly had Vice President business cards made for Branch before he became a member of police and desperately wanted his son to follow in his footsteps, would take out Martha to help Branch become Sheriff. And Walts revenge! Jeffrey Snowdogmom, we have had discussions in other forums and I have always found your opinions insightful. 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. Was it Henry? 10:30 pm. The only real exception is if this ending is set up thanks to a contract dispute . Barlow admits to paying him to send Ridges to Denver the week that Walt's wife was killed, in the pursuit of having Branch replace Walt as sheriff. He does have legal problems with his role though doesnt he? Aha! For me it was also one of best Oh my! The humorous scenes between Walt and Henry were indeed a welcomed return. Havent seen her lately . [color=rgb(0, 0, 0)] [/color]. Aha! I however have been on sites where people are downright nasty if you express you like the Vic character, or say she has some redeeming quailties, or she is the most reliable deputy, or disagree with their opinion at all and the same people post over and over and over and over again even when the topic may not be about Vic and they have already expressed their opinion. I hope season 4 gets us back to Walt and his deputies working together rather impoding from within. . August 5, 2014 @ The owner of the company, Barlow Connally, paid Ridges to kill Martha Longmire. [b]emsA2 [/b]Appreciated your take on the VicWaltship. I totally agree. Didnt care for her part then, and dont now. 5:59 am. As you say a lot of comments are constructive criticism. Longmires now officially on Netflix, and its begun filming Season 4. 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. Ha! 2:11 pm. Hey that must be why they killed off the REALLY insubordinate male deputy. Is Branch dead? I hope they do surprise me! Great show. I absolutely love this show and i dont watch TV very often. I cant wait for Season 4. Quailty program has become an endangered species. However, once we got near the end of the episode, thats when some of our anxiety really started to settle in. Great episode, great season! He had confronted his father about the $50,000 payment supposedly paid to Jacob Nighthorse. Of course he has some serious apologizing to Vic. I just think the writers wont get it right and ruin the whole. I tought The Red Pony was sburned down in s3.09? Mr. Taylor did an excellent job in portraying grief and relief in that powerful moment. Walt then kills Barlow, avenging Branch and Martha, but is taken into court as Barlow had intended for his death to be used to get Walt accused of murdering him. Vic too for that matter if the punch in the face was the best thing that happened to her all week. 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. It would really be a shame if it is renewed. August 7, 2014 @ Arcs settled. of Marthas murderVics home problemsGorskiBecks murder then throw in Henry being chargedBranchs insanity..David Ridgesetc. I really want to see Walt, Vic, Lucien and Henry work a case with banter between all 4 of them. Please be back with season 4 soon. Fair or not. LadyDi Excellent comments ! 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. Longmires been sheriff a long time, must have gotten in Barlow Connallys way many times over the years. 3:23 am. I concur everyone is entitled to their opinion. But if he did, he died redeemed. OK, Walt & Vic can get together as long as it is done well. 3:19 am, All content copyright 2011-2022 CarterMatt.com, This site uses cookies to track and store data. . Heres my off the wall suggestion: this show needs a Clydesdale advertisement to demonstrate strength and determination right along side beauty and gentleness. He expressed the dignified despair of Henry Standing Bear so beautifully. When Barlow was talking about how the Connallys settled Absaroka County I wondered how nuts Branchs grandfather/great-grandfather might have been. Sorry, this is terribly long but like everybody else Ashes to Ashes left me with so many thoughts and questions. Though I still do not like the idea of Walt & Vic in a relationship they do make a good pair. In the back of the sheriffs vehicle, David Ridges (David Midthunder) lies dead. I always enjoy learning a little more about Craig Johnson and this remarkable world he has created. Great show. Not a dry eye in the house! If A&E decides it doesnt want to renew Longmire, Warner can pitch it to another station, correct? One episode ago, we didnt think this guy was actually going to be doing anything productive. Henry had acquired the teeth, but not from Miller directly. 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. Is David ridges alive Longmire? August 5, 2014 @ For basic cable, I would suggest TNT. Isnt that what Netflix, etc. @Kay Vics character was most definitely not on 24. August 5, 2014 @ Barlow needed the Casino in the county to further his business interests, so he has her killed. are for watching things over a year old, LOL. The exchange between Longmire and Henry as they navigate the cops into helping them out is a comical routine, Henry playing a grave robberwith two shovelswith lawman Longmire hot on his heels. Instead we get the same cliffhanger of Branch in danger as last season. I finally thought to Google longmire owl symbol and found a great article from June 4, 2012 interviewing Craig Johnson. She made it clear that she was done with Walt before slamming out of Walts house. August 5, 2014 @ 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. Well, Im afraid weve discovered the other side of that coin, as this weeks 10-year jump felt a bit too jarring. Then Walt leaves Vic stranded at the Red Pony as he rushes to Denver. His line that son of a bitch Walt Longmire sounded like he has a deep hatred for him. It is A&E fault for poor promotion of Longmire from day 1. 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. Henry seeing the jar full understood there was still a real need for the service Hector provided. 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. James Silva 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. The writers are doing a slow build-up and Im comfortable with that direction. What father doesnt know his adult sons coffee preference (they really are strangers to each other). And I appreciate everyone that joined in the conversation over the past ten weeks. August 5, 2014 @ I also agree with[b] emsA2[/b], it is going to take a lot for Walt and Cady to overcome Branchs problemshis insanity (however temporary) and most of all, how does one overlook the fact that your deputy/lovers father had your mom killed or at least, framed Walt; and was willing to let The Bear pay for it? Those story arcs were part of the cause for so many Vic haters and strong feelings Walt and Vic should not get together. Who is the father of Vic's baby on Longmire? [b]samanthajane[/b], That was a nice touch with Vic taking care of Walts ear in the bar. I myself didnt like the Gorski storyline. In Ashes to Ashes does the owl symbolize that Marthas spirit is still unquiet, that Longmire doesnt have it all figured out as completely as he thinks he does and is on the wrong track going after Nighthorse with a vengeance he feels Martha will need to forgive him of? Keep it going!!!!!! 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