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Miniseries – Lonesome Dove

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Two former Texas Rangers renew their spirit of adventure as they and several other residents of a small Texas town join a cattle drive to the Montana Territory.
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Lonesome Dove — Miniseries

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Critics Consensus

Headlined by Robert Duvall's sublimely rowdy performance, Lonesome Dove brings Larry McMurtry's beloved book to resounding life in an epic treatment that broadens the possibilities of what the silver screen is capable of.

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Richard Zoglin TIME Magazine Lonesome Dove rides rings around the overstuffed soap operas that usually pass for "epics" along Broadcast Row. Larry McMurtry's fat novel has been brought to TV with sweep, intelligence, and sheer storytelling drive. Oct 11, 2021 Full Review Walter Goodman New York Times Mainly, there is Robert Duvall, who makes a simple, sentimental creation seem complex, heroic, always human and altogether enjoyable. Oct 11, 2021 Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post Those who cherish the 1985 book should be pleased and gratified at the adaptation's fidelity to it, and those who haven't read the novel will likely be moved and fascinated anyway. It is an uncommonly rich and resonant production. Oct 11, 2021 Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News Spectacularly cast and photographed, "Dove" should ride to the rescue of both the miniseries and Western forms. Oct 11, 2021 Full Review Jeff Simon Buffalo News That it descended all the way down from a Terrence Malick movie to TV miniseries disturbed me -- until I saw it, that is. Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones instantly made me stop hearing the voices of Joel McCrea and Randolph Scott in my head. Rated: A Oct 11, 2021 Full Review Janis D. Froelich Tampa Bay Times Without a strong Gus, Lonesome Dove would have been bushwhacked from the start. But Duvall, who won an Oscar for his washed-up country singer role in Tender Mercies, steps into Gus' boots in fine style. Oct 8, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nick T Lonesome Dove is a brilliant and vibrant series, carried by its writing and incredible cast of actors led Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones. Gus's character is probably the closest I can think of of what a man should be. Honest, caring, brave, compassionate and fair. His loyalty to his word and ethics is inspirational. These characters lived life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/25 Full Review Will Z Best piece of art to ever be captured on film I watch it any chance i can;amazing story writing is perfect follows the book better than anything I've seen,characters are developed so well,great acting and dialog ,characters are cast so perfectly you couldn't imagine them being played by anybody else Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/08/24 Full Review A K This was epic. The actors were amazing. The writing was outstanding. Everything fell into place and seemed as if you were there, with them at that time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review randall k I just finished watching this again for the umpteenth time. It never fails to make me cry and smile. It's a terrific ride. My favorite parts are IV and then I. Duvall and Jones give their absolute best, and the moments with them, whether together or individually, are captivating. Lane, Glover, and the rest of the cast also do very well. The music shouldn't be overlooked. The recurring main theme is memorable and stirs the emotions. Something often done poorly in westerns is Hollywood actors trying to sound country. I don't hear any of that in Lonesome Dove. Particularly, Duvall and Jones come across just like the farmers and cowboys I've been around my whole life here in Texas. Thankfully, this production predates the overwhelming injection of liberal ideology into every single media, so there's a balanced, normal presentation of the Indians, a proper view of how crime should be handled, and so forth. You will not regret watching this. It may be the best western ever made. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Ed M Awesome! One of the best westerns ever made. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/07/22 Full Review Audience Member My favorite movie of all time. Yes, it is slow, however, there are so many great characters and stories but the lines out of this show were delivered with perfection. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Feb 5, 1989 Leaving Two former Texas Rangers renew their spirit of adventure as they and other residents of a Texas town join a cattle drive to the Montana Territory. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 6, 1989 On the Trail Call (Tommy Lee Jones) and Gus (Robert Duvall) are forced into a confrontation with an old enemy who kidnaps and brutalizes Lorena. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 7, 1989 The Plains Jake's (Robert Urich) involvement with the Suggs gang reaches a tragic climax; Gus reunites with an old flame (Anjelica Houston). Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 8, 1989 Return Gus (Robert Duvall) is injured during an Indian attack; Call (Tommy Lee Jones) has a final run-in with Blue Duck. Details
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Season Info

Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (L|V|S)
Genre
Drama, Western
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 5, 1989
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