Longmire
Created by John Coveny, Hunt Baldwin
A meditative Western crime procedural centered on a grieving small-town sheriff processing loss while solving mysteries in Wyoming's landscape.
A Wyoming sheriff rebuilds his life and career following the death of his wife. Based on the “Walt Longmire” series of mystery novels written by best-selling author Craig Johnson.
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Is Longmire sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Longmire easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Longmire scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is Longmire violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of series.
Does Longmire leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Everything like Longmire, and what each one shares →
Like Longmire
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Longmire
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Longmire, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Longmire, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Longmire, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
