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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 10/11/2021
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. Go to Full Review
Walter Goodman New York Times 10/11/2021
Mainly, there is Robert Duvall, who makes a simple, sentimental creation seem complex, heroic, always human and altogether enjoyable. Go to Full Review
Tom Shales Washington Post 10/11/2021
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. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Feb 22
4/4
One of the finest miniseries ever seen on television. Go to Full Review
Alan Pergament Buffalo News 10/11/2021
Spectacularly cast and photographed, "Dove" should ride to the rescue of both the miniseries and Western forms. Go to Full Review
Jeff Simon Buffalo News 10/11/2021
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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. Go to Full Review
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Jason M @Nautius Feb 23 This is the single greatest western of all time. It's one of those stories that you could watch over and over and find something new to love about it. Yes, it starts off a bit slowly. But that character development is necessary for the rest of the series. Well worth every minute. See more Wade A @RT79289835 Oct 28 Perfection. Thank you for existing. See more Albert S @RT70602514 Sep 2 If I were stuck on a desert island and could only take one “movie” kinda situation… See more Nick T @RT48183687 02/08/2025 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. See more randall k @randallking 01/08/2023 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. See more Ed M @RT80499164 07/07/2022 Awesome! One of the best westerns ever made. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

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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