Ep 4. The Road to Hell
- TV-NR
- June 17, 2013
- 42 min
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8.0 (925)
Walt Longmire is the sheriff of a small town in Wyoming, and he has been through a lot in the previous season. The loss of his wife has left him in a state of emotional distress, and his daughter is still dealing with her own demons. In "The Road to Hell," the fourth episode of the second season of Longmire, Walt and his team investigate a murder at a recovery clinic.
The episode starts with the discovery of a body in the parking lot of the clinic. The victim is a young woman who was in the facility for drug rehabilitation. Her death seems like an accident at first, but Walt's instincts tell him otherwise. He is convinced that there is something more going on at the clinic and that the victim was murdered.
As the investigation continues, Walt and his team learn more about the clinic and the people who work there. They discover that the clinic is not as clean as it seems and that the victim was not the only one who died there. Walt's suspicions are confirmed, and he knows he needs to keep digging to find out the truth.
Meanwhile, Walt's daughter, Cady, is dealing with her own problems. She is still struggling with her grief and her feelings for her ex-boyfriend Branch. Cady's storyline runs parallel to the investigation, and the two eventually intersect in an unexpected way.
"The Road to Hell" is a typical Longmire episode, with a strong emphasis on character development and a slow burn plot. The investigation takes its time, and the viewers are given plenty of time to get to know the suspects and their motives. The writers do a good job of keeping the mystery alive until the very end, and the conclusion is both satisfying and unexpected.
One of the highlights of the episode is the relationship between Walt and his deputy, Vic. The two have a complicated relationship that has been teased since the first season, and this episode does a good job of exploring their dynamic. There are some tense moments between the two, but it is clear that they have a deep respect and admiration for each other.
Overall, "The Road to Hell" is a strong episode of Longmire that will keep viewers engaged from start to finish. The writers continue to do a good job of balancing the procedural aspects of the show with the personal lives of the characters, and the result is a show that is both entertaining and emotionally resonant. Fans of the show will not be disappointed.