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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 Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 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, 2026
4/4
One of the finest miniseries ever seen on television. Go to Full Review
Alan Pergament Buffalo News Oct 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 Oct 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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Ketemama B @Ketemama Oct 17, 2026 What a story. So original. Screenplay, casting, acting all top notch. The standouts are Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones. They both become the characters. Also amazing is the physicality that both actors display. These are demanding role on many levels. Watch Tommy Lee Jones get on and off a horse. It's like he was born on a saddle. This is a must-see. Very emotional ending. I am on to read the book now. See more Bonnie A @RT41216879 Oct 2, 2026 Phenomenal miniseries, every actor & actress, the screenplay, director, EVERYONE did an amazing job!!! Watch the miniseries, skip the gd book (it's trash) - the writer of the screenplay deserves a ton of awards (as well as everyone else involved in the miniseries, and not the book itself)!!! This is one of the few times that the miniseries/movie/tv show, etc., is WAY gd better than the book!!! 10/10 Awesome!!! See more Jason M @Nautius Feb 23, 2026 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, 2025 Perfection. Thank you for existing. See more Albert S @RT70602514 Sep 2, 2025 If I were stuck on a desert island and could only take one “movie” kinda situation… See more Nick T @RT48183687 Feb 8, 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 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 Huston). 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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