Why Longmire season 6 is needed now more than ever

Alas, Longmire season 6 isn’t going to be coming up on Netflix until we get closer to the fall, and that’s a long time to wait. While it will surely be worth it, these are the times we find ourselves longing for Walt Longmire and to dive into some of his cases and adventures.

The intention here is to not make this a political article, mostly because Longmire is not overtly a political show. There are themes within it like corruption and politics, but it doesn’t take a strong viewpoint and hammer it down your throat. In this era, that’s a very welcome change of pace. The stories that are paid attention to, such as terrible injustices in Native American laws and practices, feel more like universal travesties than subjects of debate.

Longmire is a throwback show. It’s nostalgic, it’s subtle, and that makes the heartfelt moments all the more profound. It’s a show about family, about friendship, and at times offering up a voice to characters and people who remain voiceless. You can get caught up in the vistas and it takes you to a simpler time, one where nature was an escape and not something that you see on your desktop background. It’s beautiful, and it has a lovely Americana quality to it.

While the problems that Walt and the Sheriff’s Department deal with are weighty problems, they’re also not your problems, and odds are that they are not altogether relatable to your problems. This helps to up the escapism factor even further. It allows for opportunities to dive into another case, another story, and another world even for just an hour at a time. It may even take you back to a different time in television where you were watching either Westerns or some good old-fashioned crime shows. In some ways, in terms of style and tone, this series is a hybrid of the two genres.

Truth is, we live in a pretty angry, cynical time. It doesn’t matter what you believe; this may be a true unifying principle nonetheless. Sometimes, something as simple as entertainment can bring about some unity and strengthen bonds that were broken. Longmire appeals to everyone, and it makes everyone feel a little bit better after just an episode or two.

If only there was a time machine here in 2017; alas, those are reserved at present for several other shows currently on the air (time travel is the new zombie). Fingers crossed that the series finds a way to get here quickly, and that we’re able to rely on repeats and remembrances to carry us the rest of the way. (If it will help, you can check out reviews, previews, and other features on Longmire over here.)

When will Longmire premiere?

While there’s no firm date released yet, we suspect September, most likely. We’ll let you know if further updates come out.

What do you think: Is Longmire a dose of TV medicine you wish we had to dive into right now? Share in the comments. (Photo: Netflix.)