Longmire Season 1 Episode 101 Featuring: Lesson Learned, Ruby the Jinx.
- January 1, 2013
Featuring: Lesson Learned, Ruby the Jinx is the first episode of the crime drama series Longmire's first season, which follows Walt Longmire, the Sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming, as he tries to solve various crimes while dealing with his personal struggles. In this episode, Walt tries to come to terms with the death of his wife while investigating the murder of a teenage girl found on the reservation.
The episode opens with a shot of the beautiful Wyoming landscape as we see a teenage girl named Cassie sprinting through the fields, seemingly in fear. The scene is cut short as we see Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) standing solemnly at his wife's grave, paying his respects. We can see that he is still struggling to get over her death as he is visited by his friend and colleague, Henry Standing Bear (Lou Diamond Phillips), who offers words of comfort.
Meanwhile, we are introduced to Vic (Katee Sackhoff), a deputy who has just arrived from Philadelphia to work with Walt, and Ruby (Wes Studi), a Native American jinx who believes she brings bad luck wherever she goes. As Walt and his team start investigating the murder, they find themselves dealing with Ruby's superstition, which seems to be affecting everyone around her.
As the investigation progresses, we see Walt struggling to connect with his daughter, Cady (Cassidy Freeman), who is still grieving and distant after her mother's death. At the same time, he is plagued by memories of his relationship with his wife, which seem to be holding him back from moving on.
The murder investigation leads Walt and his team to the Shoshone Reservation, where they encounter a range of characters, from a mysterious stranger who seems to have a connection to the victim, to an elderly Native American woman who holds the answers they seek.
As the pieces of the puzzle start to fall into place, Walt comes face to face with some harsh truths about human nature and the darkness that can lurk beneath the surface of even the most idyllic landscapes. Throughout the episode, we see him grappling with his own inner demons as he tries to find justice for the victim and closure for himself.
Featuring: Lesson Learned, Ruby the Jinx is a gripping and emotional start to the series, setting the tone for what is to come in the rest of the season. The writing is tight and suspenseful, with a satisfying conclusion that ties up all loose ends while leaving room for future development. The acting is top-notch, with Robert Taylor delivering a nuanced and moving performance as Walt Longmire, and the supporting cast adding depth and texture to the world of the show. For fans of crime dramas and character-driven stories, Longmire is a must-watch.