why did barlow kill walt's wife

I absolutely love this show and i dont watch TV very often. Great episode tonight!!! What I didnt see coming was Branchs father Barlow (Gerald McRaney) being the responsible party. 2:11 am. S4? And how do Baldwin/Coveney, the producers, fit into the picture in terms of ownership and clout? I doubt well get more. I really enjoy Gerald McRaneys acting and hope Barlow sticks around a bit longer. It was a right between the eyes message to the viewers: look at this, if you didnt get it before this is a man of huge passions who keeps them tightly reigned. A&E already cancelled The Glades, which was a good show too, I hope they dont do the same with Longmire! They recover the body, and Longmire gets to reach into the deceaseds seriously macabre-looking skeleton to pull out the featherthe main piece of evidence that finally clears Henry. As much as we enjoyed his little jaunt with Walt to prove the existence of a certain feather, it didnt look like it was going to matter. [b]Edward[/b], I meant Branch no longer in the Sheriffs office, but remaining on the show as Walts nemesis as mayor or running his fathers company. I am sure if the show is renewed that the writers will be going full steam ahead with Walt and Vics romance. AMC. Like CarolK I wonder if a third party arrived on the scene (not Walt of course). Warner actually films the show and sells it to A&E, as I understand it. But it appeared Branch used both types. I think the jar of notes were NEW requests since Hector passed. 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. We just let them rant. I initially thought he was comptemplating suicide but then figured that was just not his personality. Randy, I played the scene several times to see if by the shotguns empty cartridge I could tell because there was red and a silver casings and they show that final spent shell. [b]shrummer[/b], I think that the writers were going for closure on Walts grief for his decesased wife in the finale. In 2015, Branch's body was found down by the river by Walt Longmire, Vic Moretti, and The Ferg. By the way, the horned owl(s) they have used are really beautiful birds, dont look onimous to me and I have always been struck by how soulful the eyes are and how they look as if they are personally connecting to Walt. Barlow needed the Casino in the county to further his business interests, so he has her killed. I have enjoyed reading the posts on this site this year, and thank you for providing an outlet for comments and opinions. That 60/40 against Walt/Vic is a guess. When Branch asks what he has to do to earn his way back in, Longmire replies he doesnt know. A&E is not winning me over as a supporter. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks so much for joining us! I felt like it represented Marthas spirit somehow. Walt and Vic will ruin a perfect working relationship if they move to a personal relationship. DrewOFB, A very quick check says the song was Lawdy by The Vespers. Hope for another season where we can find out. wonderful season ender season 4 newel should really be a no brainer. LOVE THIS SHOW!! IMO, the writers gamble failed. In my mind, yes, but I read somewhere that TPTB (The Powers That Be, term I use when I dont really know who has the power to make decisions for a television show) are trying to read the tea leaves and think that it is 60-40 AGAINST the VicWaltship among Longmire viewers. Dog stated: Reading peoples comments on Twitter, Facebook and etc. August 5, 2014 @ And doesnt it seem rather misplaced for Barlow to kill Longmires wifewhy would he think that would get his son into the sheriffs office? Heres hoping. I cannot imagine Cady ever getting romantically involved with Branch again. So, we wait and see if A&E is really about ENTERTAINMENT and renews Longmire. What Walt does not realize is that Barlow Connally, who deeply resents Walt, made a $50,000 payment to Big Pine Timbers to pay for a hitman to kill Walt's wife, Martha. Isnt that what Netflix, etc. Its the embodiment of Martha, the symbolism for her. That was written when seven episodes of season 1 had been filmed. The whole Sean and Gorski story arcs were not needed. 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. I am still against Vic and Walt getting romantically involved. I do not have A&E as part of my limited satellite package (cutting costs) so I watched the first two seasons of Longmire by borrowing the DVDs from my public library. I think it was ridges. This is where Barlow Connally entered the picture. Barlow saw an opportunity and had him killed by Ridges. It had to be done before anything romantic could happen with Vic. Quality programming takes yet another hit in favor of more trash TV. thus setting Branch free to be his own man, thus creating another Cady seemed wimpy to me this year, but in her defense, shes had a hard year. Anyone else, would have been perfect. I cant see that person living in the half finished cabin or driving that Casi-NO bumper-stickered car. mr.tufts Excellent!!! I feel like Henry would have just driven to the cabin. August 6, 2014 @ Longmire gets better ratings than both. I think he paid to inflict pain on Walt. For basic cable, I would suggest TNT. Walt Longmire (Robert . I hope youre right, Victor. Branch then delivers his father up to Longmire (his alternate father figure). 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. DeMaris from Tillsonburg Ontario Canada. Why does Barlow kill branch? I think he may have done this in hopes of keeping Walt from getting closure and keeping him off balance. 7:01 pm. Branchs true calling strikes me as a politician not a lawman. Appreciated. [FAQ] What happened to branch on longmire? When it comes to Henrys case, we spent most of the 70 minutes basically convincing ourselves that the guy was going to go back to prison. Cant wait! He's often hard on his nephew, even though . Spot on acting from Robert Taylor and the direction was pitch perfect. The ONLY TV program I will go out of my way to watch period. He expressed the dignified despair of Henry Standing Bear so beautifully. First, can you tell us a little about your new series, Crossfire, on Britbox? I think Warner Horizon produces Dallas and Rizzoli and Isles but dont think Shepard/Robin/Baldwin/Coveny are invovled. Daddy Barlow was revealed to be full-on, evil crazy. I have to say I was a little disappointed in the finale. He looked so out of place in his fathers office. 3:26 am. Barbara Proctor Im sure the writers have been to all the boards and taken note of viewers feelings, hence the change in the Gorski affair storyline. I think at the time Martha was killed, Branch was actually pretty close to Walt and Barlow was jealous of that. There did not seem time for this without Branch taking some kind of action. Their feelings regarding certain characters may be justified. What was that with Branch rubbing the paint on Ridges face in the morgue? He had confronted his father about the $50,000 payment supposedly paid to Jacob Nighthorse. August 5, 2014 @ Was it a symbol that he was at risk of dying? Cady clearly saw more than the wound. I like your Fales name observation and thank you for some very intriguing and fresh interpretations. Also, thank you for stopping by. Were we getting closer to the moment? The owl seemed to guide Walt to a cabin and that was essential to him surviving and going on. 3:35 am, I believe that was how hector would get hisjobs. Walt says, The usual, and Vic says, Walt punched me. Just another day at the office. I did LIKE the Lizzie story-arc, what it revealed about Walt and Vic, how it was part of his healing process and then how after Cadys accident it was used to display one of Longmires most virtuous flaws: that overdeveloped sense of responsibility for everything that in this instance leads him to think giving in to Lizzies seduction led to Cady being in a coma. How many times was it that hank nearly got killed or could've ended up being on a wheelchair possibly for his entire life bcz of Walt. The short-term deputy who was brought in, seemingly, for wise, sentimental reasons, but then fired because Walt was afraid to treat him with wisdom or sentiment.. Those story arcs were part of the cause for so many Vic haters and strong feelings Walt and Vic should not get together. So this summer, the next season will appear there! Still, having Barlow as the mastermind was inspired writing. Season 4? Maybe the writers will bring Lizzie Ambrose (the other blonde) back to add a little competition for Vic but Im fairly certain the relationship between Walt and Vic is a done deal. I bet a lot of Longmire viewers watch Major Crimes. What is it with these people? August 5, 2014 @ If I recall correctly, after Jesse refused to cook for Gus if he killed Walt, Gus . But once Walt realizes Barlows involvement I can see him forgiving Branch. What happened to Jacob Nighthorse at the end of Longmire? Much more about power and money than the benefit to Branch. Sorry for the length. That would be a sharp change of pace to make him a mayor or some other powerful nemesis. Very much appreciated. Never apologize for the length around here. Fabulous scene-entering-good dictation. I have watched Longmire from the beginning of S1 and then I read the books. In the back of the sheriffs vehicle, David Ridges (David Midthunder) lies dead. I think its time I throw in the towel, swear off TV, and move some place where I can see the keeping up with the cardigans crowd coming from a long damn way offlike Wyoming. But I would record the Jon Tenney spinoff and still watch Longmire. Simply superb. Was Longmire on his way to confront Connelly? I tought The Red Pony was sburned down in s3.09? I, too, enjoyed the one-liners and am glad that Henry is now free of his charges and glad, too, that Fales had his come-uppance. I myself didnt like the Gorski storyline. I agree with those that have commented about how it might be hard to join Longmire as a viewer Season 3 and beyond because you dont know what is going on with the characters stories. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. However, the writers need to be a bit more consistent as some of the story lines this year were a bit lamer than in the pasti.e., the murder in the pines. Bluemixerclif Worse of all, Branch got into a corrupt scheme with Nighthorse to get elected Sheriff that set almost everything bad that happen into motion. I think the writers might go in a different direction than killing one of them off. All the families are separated in different, Nothing brings people together like a funeral, so special shout-out to Laena Velaryon for giving us the spectacle that was Driftmark. With every major player in attendance, we were treated to an episode filled with everything from subtle power dynamics to full-blown attempted murder. If Barlow is dead, he is going to need Walt more than ever. This would keep the main hero and the main villain in place to drive the story over the next season. 3:23 am. August 5, 2014 @ Heres hoping Longmire returns for Season 4, because there are so many questions that still need to be answered. August 5, 2014 @ I dont know details but I know the arrangement between Warner and A&E and A&E wanting more of the profits was the stumbling block last year. So as you said we all have a right to our opinion and that is mine. I wanted to make that clear. She seemed to fall out of the picture with no exit plan. I remember reading once that many settlers of Wyoming were driven mad by some combination of the incessant wind of the high plains and the loneliness. SunnyinFL Was there a deeper meaning from the cast and crew? 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. August 5, 2014 @ I was confused about that point myself but thats a logical conclusion. I blame AE for that a lot. 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. Michael M. Robin is an executive producer on Longmire and also serves as executive producer on Dallas, The Closer, Major Crimes and as consulting producer on the first two seasons of Rizzoli & Isles. While the battle of the ballot between Branch and Walt wasn't waged in this season finale of "Longmire" (Sun., 10 p.m. The kind of thing that just leaves you breathless. Why did Walt have to kill Gus? http://www.vibrantnation.com/other-topics/craig-johnson-the-man-behind-longmire/. Shortly after, I laughed out loud when Vic and Longmire walk into the Red Pony and Henry (Lou Diamond Phillips) asks what happened. The finale had fewer viewers than the season premiere. 2:13 pm, Jhera35 Interesting take on Barlow and Walt and one that I hadnt really considered. 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