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Even though I am still hurt and angry at A&E for the cancellation of Breakout Kings, I have to say this move, that I´m adding to the lists for cancelled shows of 2012 and renewed shows of 2012, is a good move. A&E renewed Longmire for season two. I have the book The Cold Dish to review still, so you´ll see me covering this show a lot, but for now, let´s just say that Longmire got renewed for a second season.
Longmire premiered to 4.1 million total viewers and was the channel’s most-watched scripted series debut ever.
What is Longmire about? Plot Synopsis
“Longmire,” a contemporary crime thriller set in Big Sky country, is based on the Walt Longmire Mystery novels by best-selling author Craig Johnson.
The series stars Australian actor Robert Taylor (The Matrix) as Walt Longmire, the charismatic, dedicated and unflappable sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming, along with Katee Sackhoff (“Battlestar Gallactica”), Lou Diamond Phillips (“Numb3rs”), Bailey Chase (“Damages”), Cassidy Freeman (“Smallville”) and newcomer Adam Bartley.
Widowed only a year, Longmire is a man in psychic repair that buries his pain behind a brave face and dry wit. Struggling since his wife’s death and at the urging of his daughter, Cady (Freeman), Longmire knows that the time has come to turn his life around. With the help of Vic (Sackhoff), a female deputy new to the department, he becomes reinvigorated about his job and committed to running for re-election. When Branch (Chase), an ambitious, young deputy decides to run against him for sheriff, Longmire feels betrayed but remains steadfast in his dedication to the community. Longmire often turns to close friend and confidant Henry Standing Bear (Diamond Phillips) for support as he sets out to rebuild both his personal and professional life, one step at a time.
“Longmire” is produced by The Shephard/Robin Company in association with Warner Horizon Television. Hunt Baldwin (“The Closer,” “Trust Me”) and John Coveny (“The Closer,” “Trust Me”) wrote the pilot and serve as executive producers along with Greer Shephard (“The Closer,” “Nip/Tuck”) and Michael M. Robin (“The Closer,” “Nip/Tuck”). Christopher Chulack (“Southland,” “ER”) served as director and executive producer of the pilot.
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I do like Longmire – if nothing else I get lost in the wonderful scenery where the show is filmed. And the characters are well-defined and intriguing. But I do agree about Breakout Kings – very disappointed in that cancellation.
I agree – Longmire has depth, character, and a great storyline, much in line with the author’s books. I am very glad it is renewed – but I too will miss Breakout Kings. It was interesting.
Love Love Love Longmire . Glad they kept a good show
Love Longmire. It is a refreshing change to the law enforcement shows of late
My wife and I love Longmire. It is the best show on A and E. Please keep it on the air.
Hey it won’t be long before the curse of Lou Diamond Phillips comes raining down on the show will be canceled
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I enjoyed Longmire while it was on, but when it went off season it was Long-what? Not a bad show just never going to watch past season 1. Replying more for the Breakout Kings comment. Yeah it was a mistake for them to cancel it, but I think they knew they were going to get cancelled and they shot themselves in the foot to make it happen. They killed off Charlie way too soon. When they did that I knew the show was going to get cancelled. They should have let the tension of the heart condition build more before offing him like that or at all.
this was one of the best and most entertaining programs on TV so you cancel it good thinking