Longmire
2012
Original language: English
- western
- crime
- drama
The story
A Wyoming sheriff rebuilds his life and career following the death of his wife. Based on the “Walt Longmire” series of mystery novels written by best-selling author Craig Johnson.
What it’s like
Wide Wyoming landscapes do most of the talking here: snow-dusted pine ridges, endless prairie under big sky, and the flat, hard light of high-plains winters, with the warm amber glow of wood-paneled offices and kitchen lamps offsetting the cold outdoors. Camera work is unhurried and generally steady, with long establishing shots of the county and quiet, conversational two-shots in diners, bars and porches. Sound leans on wind, boots on gravel, creaking truck doors and a sparse, acoustic-leaning score, with country and folk tracks dropping in at reflective moments. The vibe is dry, weathered and quietly melancholy, with a streak of gallows humour and an unhurried, low-stakes calm that breaks into sharp, sudden tension when a case turns violent. Violence is occasional and direct, with gunfire and brief physical fights, plus the grimness of crime-scene deaths handled matter-of-factly rather than as gore. It suits a rainy weekend, a slow evening alone, or a comfort rewatch with a mug of something hot. The arc follows a grieving widower slowly rebuilding his sense of purpose and reconnecting with the people who keep him going. It is for viewers who enjoy small-town procedurals, rugged regional character and grief handled with restraint.
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