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LONGMIRE RECAP 5: THE WORST KIND OF HUNTER

Television

In “The Worst Kind Of Hunter,” Longmire continues muddying its moral waters by separating justice from law.

By Rowan Kaiser
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July 9, 2012 3:50 PM
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There’s an important development in this week’s "Longmire," though it’s not immediately apparent. For the first time, Walt Longmire hits the barriers of what the law can do, and he is willing to work outside the law for justice.

By Rowan Kaiser
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July 2, 2012 9:31 AM
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Television

Longmire’s specific focus on its main character can yield some tense results, as last week’s episode demonstrated effectively. But this approach also leads to difficulties when the scope of the episode is wider.

By Rowan Kaiser
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June 25, 2012 8:33 AM
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Through impressive technical competence, surprising for a show so early in its run, “A Damn Shame” maintains a down-to-earth tone in the story it tells, the characters’ reaction to the story, the way the story is shot, and the way the story is constructed.

By Rowan Kaiser
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June 18, 2012 9:06 AM
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Television

While a mystery procedural isn’t the most revolutionary premise for a television series, there were several aspects of the "Longmire" pilot that indicated it might be particularly interesting. First, it had a distinct visual style.