Update: Netflix Picks Up "Longmire" Season 4

[JamesG]

"Longmire" Might Get a Season 4 Thanks to Netflix
Nov 14, 2014
by Sadie Gennis


Nearly two months after A&E abruptly canceled "Longmire", the Western drama might live again on Netflix. According to Deadline, the streaming service is in negotiations for a fourth season of the series with "Longmire's" production company Warner Horizon Television.

After the cancellation, Warner Horizon began shopping the series around, with Netflix as one of its primary targets since it already has the rights to the previous seasons.



"Longmire" was A&E's most-watched original scripted series of all time, with its third season averaging 5.6 million viewers. However, the drama's audience skews older — the median viewer age was 61 — making it a tougher sell for advertisers.

When the drama was shockingly canceled, fans immediately began rallying to bring it back. The desire for a Season 4 was particularly strong because the Season 3 finale ended on a major cliff-hanger that left viewers wondering who fell victim to a mysterious gunshot.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Netflix-...4-1089178.aspx

[JamesG]

Fans Rejoice as Netflix Signs "Longmire" Season Four Return
by Nellie Andreeva
November 19, 2014


"Longmire" fans’ dedication to saving the show has paid off. I’ve learned that Netflix, following several weeks of negotiations, has closed a deal for a 10-episode fourth season of the drama series to premiere in 2015 in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

The news comes less than three months after "Longmire‘s" surprise cancellation by A&E after three seasons. It triggered one of the biggest outpourings of fan support ever for an axed TV series.



The cast members, led by Robert Taylor and Katee Sackhoff, have all made their deals for Season 4. That doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone will return — Season 3 ended in a cliffhanger, with characters’ lives in the balance, and I hear an exit is likely.

The series, from the Shephard/Robin Co. in association with Warner Horizon, eyes a tentative March production start date.







Season four picks up moments after season three’s explosive finale. Walt Longmire (Taylor), having found out who was behind the murder of his wife, succumbs to his darker impulses and takes off in pursuit of the killer with revenge on his mind.

Meanwhile, Branch Connally (Bailey Chase), the deputy who Walt fired for erratic, violent behavior, believes he has already figured out who the real culprit is. During his confrontation with this suspected killer, a gun goes off. Fans will find out what happened, and whether Walt can be stopped before he makes a fatal choice.



“When Warner Horizon Television came to us with the idea for a new season of Longmire, we were intrigued because the series is so unique, and consistently great,” said Cindy Holland, Netflix VP of Original Content.

“We are thrilled to help continue Walt Longmire’s story for his large and passionate following.”







"Longmire" was A&E’s most-watched original scripted series, averaging 5.6 million viewers in Season 3, a slight dip from Season 2’s nearly 6 million average with a much weaker lead-in.

Despite its large audience, A&E insiders argued that the show was not profitable because advertisers, who pay a premium to reach younger audiences, undervalue older-skewing shows like "Longmire".



That’s not an issue for subscription-based services like Netflix.

Netflix similarly rescued another cancelled cable drama, "The Killing". It commissioned a final season of the mystery series on top of the existing seasons it had rights to.

http://deadline.com/2014/11/netflix-...re-1201289364/

[AB]

I'm so glad they picked it up. At least now we'll be able to find out what happened between Branch & his father at the end of season 3 and what Walt was planning to do.

[adultescent]

I've seen episodes of this, and I liked what I saw...

"Acting Outlaws" Katee Sackhoff (from Longmire) and Tricia Helfer riding motorcycles together... Awesome - http://www.actingoutlaws.tv