The recent news that the hit neo-Western dramaLongmireismoving on from Netflixhas come as a shock to some.
But maybe that’s for the best.
After all, without Netflix, aLongmirerevival feels like a greater possibility.
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In fact,the streamer only cancelled the series after Warner Bros. refused to sell it to them directly.
“Netflix wanted Warner Brothers to sellLongmireto them,” author Craig Johnson toldCowboy State Dailyin 2022.
This came as a surprise to many, consideringLongmireoften exceeded expectations.
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ButLongmire’s latest move to Paramount+ may just change the show’s fortune.
“Interesting times.”
He added that he was pleased to cancel his Netflix subscription just as the streamer once cancelledLongmire.
Of course, there have been rumblings for a while thataudiences want the neo-Western to return.
This episode reminds us that revenge is a dish best served cold.
And that’s not to mention that Paramount+ already revivedtheC.J.
Box-inspired series,Joe Pickett, which sadly ended after only two seasons.
Excelling in both traditional and contemporary horse operas, it makes sense thatLongmirewould be included among these familiar ranks.
