‘Longmire’ season 4: What could be next for Katee Sackhoff’s Vic?
We find ourselves in a pretty strange place in regards to “Longmire” this weekend, and for one very simple reason: This is the first time since the start of the season that we’ve sat here, unable to look forward to another episode. We really wish there could have been a 13-episode order this summer rather than the shortened 10.
So while we wait for a decision, we’re going to publish an article every weekend specifically catering to one simple thing: Trying to figure out what we want to see from many characters on the show moving forward. Given that we haven’t talked about Vic (Katee Sackhoff) in a while, it only seems appropriate that we start with her.
The strange thing about Vic is that compared to many of the other main characters, her story arc peaked a little earlier with Sean’s ultimatum and things falling apart to a certain extent in her personal life. The truth here is that she really doesn’t seem to get anything out of this relationship, and given what she was served with near the end of season 3, there’s not really anything Sean is getting from it anymore, either.
Personally, we would be just fine if she and Sean are completely divorced at some point early during season 4, and he is out of the picture. Could this mean a new love interest? It would depend on if it was the right character. Vic doesn’t strike us as a person who needs a relationship per se, and romance has never really been a “Longmire” priority … even compared to other shows in this genre. We almost feel like due to Walt’s own pain over the loss of his wife, the other characters are often afraid to bring much of their own relationships into his sphere.
What we do want to see from Vic is for her to really get the chance to take the lead on a long, elaborate case, and have Walt and the rest of the sheriff’s office depend on her above anyone else. We all know that Sackhoff has serious badass tendencies, and we’d like to see the show play those up even more than they have already. She’s always been written as an interesting character, so this is not a case where the writers even need to make substantial changes.
What do you want to see potentially from Vic on “Longmire” season 4? Let us know in the comments!
Grandma
August 13, 2014 @ 4:40 am
I love the characters of Henry, Walt, and Ferg. I didn’t like Branch at first….just another pretty boy with no moral fiber….then he went nutso after being shot and his acting and facial expressions skyrocketed with talent….. baboom! I have so enjoyed watching the transition of Branch. But I do so love the Longmire show and want to see it continue. I Nix the thought of Vic and Walt together- Don’t want to see sex take it down- you can find that on other shows.
Robin Somers
August 12, 2014 @ 4:10 am
Vic and Branch! Kidding. Much as I’m a fan of Branch, wouldn’t that be tragic! It’s definitely Vic and Walt, but the challenge is creating their relationship so that it’s original and not a cliche, so it’s full of surprises and creative responses to situations and each other that inspire and entertain us. I miss Longmire. I adore Henry. And Cady, not Branch, needs to redeem herself since she gave up on Branch when he was (mostly) right, albeit scary. Love his character development. I want her to fall back in love with him. He’s reclaimed her once, and now it’s her turn.
LilysMom
August 12, 2014 @ 4:00 am
I just don’t know about the Vic + Walt scenario because all too often a good series is spoiled by the writers going overboard on the sexy scenes and totally degrading a formerly well-written series. Anyone remember how “Royal Pains” started out being quite interesting with the character development and strange disease plot lines and then just totally became a show with everyone hopping from bed to bed and nothing else?? If Vic + Walt can become a couple without the sex scenes taking over the entire show then go for it. Otherwise, figure something else out!
Vic’s character has been fairly well developed with the vulnerable, high-strung person mixed with the hard ass and the all-too-human trait of “well I REALLY don’t want to go out and do all that dangerous stuff but someone has to do it because Walt and Branch are off on wild goose chases”
Most definitely Branch HAS to survive. Perhaps Walt’s character can be deepened by having him mentor Branch after his father tried to kill him? Or perhaps BOTH Branch and his father live (albeit with one foot on the banana peel so to speak) and Branch has to be helped through watching his father on trial for attempted murder?
Lee
August 12, 2014 @ 2:19 am
This is an outstanding show. Season 4 is a must.
Judy
August 12, 2014 @ 1:14 am
I hope Longmire goes on for another season, I didn’t know where from books. I will have to pick one up and check them out. Mondays wouldn’t be the same with out
Longmire
Jerry
August 12, 2014 @ 1:13 am
Great show I hope they renew for a forth season.
brucegarthe
August 11, 2014 @ 11:03 pm
Direction for Vic: The scriptwriters have made it clear that Vic has a deep devotion to Walt. Everything she does is to protect and [jealously] guard him. And Walt REALLY needs a replacement for his wife, whom he has finally released “into the wind”. The answer? Vic AND Walt. They both really need each other. By book 3, they have already made love and can’t seem to stop. No reason why the TV series does not lead its viewers down the same path of discovery, only in a more family-oriented way, of course!
Cady marries Vic’s brother after a Philadelphia adventure. Let’s make it a “family affair” so that Vic’s brother is Walt’s son-in-law. Let’s see…that would make a Mrs Vic Longmire Cady’s sister-in-law? And Walt would be Michael Moretti’s father-in-law, making….oh, heck, let the script writers figure it all out! Just make sure all us Longmire viewers (and readers) are LEFT “IN”!!!
Meredith Mericle
August 11, 2014 @ 8:59 pm
I want Vic and Walt together, but would they work together or just fight? What about poor Lizzie? OK–Lizzie and Ferg; Walt and Vic; Branch and Katy; and, of course, someone hot for Henry. Then you can cancel the show.
msdamselfly
August 11, 2014 @ 7:46 pm
I dont really like Vic but it’s obvious, when Walt scattered his wife’s ashes, that the show is setting her and Walt up for a relationship. BUt what do you think happened to Branch?
brucegarthe
August 11, 2014 @ 11:06 pm
I REALLY like Vic. In fact, Katee Sackhoff got me started watching Longmire. Now I can’t stop watching, and have read ALL of Craig Johnson’s Longmire books. GOT to have something to look forward to!!! Branch is still alive (remember which shotgun shells he was using?) but that face of his looks like a refugee from a totem pole. Cady needs to return to an exonerated Branch and go on a double date with Henry and his latest fling.
jtoe
August 11, 2014 @ 2:09 pm
I to would like to see
Walt and Vic as a couple. Lets face it, Walt needs another chance for love. Both of there personalities are very strong and together they could really make a lot of sparks fly. Let keep our fingers crossed for another season.
mlgtee
August 11, 2014 @ 6:29 am
Vic is not my favorite character, but in the books Vic and Longmire do get together. Might be more interesting if Vics mother would visit since they have a difficult relationship. The interaction of Longmire and Henry have been great, would like to see more of it. Also, include the previous sheriff, he has some good story lines in the books. Longmire is the only show my husband and I both like. Hope it is not cancelled, if so there has to be a follow up show/movie to provide closure to the finale..
Ran
August 12, 2014 @ 7:31 am
My career as a professional film editor (and the fact that I recently tossed my TV out in the trash and canceled my cable service in utter disgust as to most other programming) my experience with tV and Film should NOT have any effect on my opinion expressed here as to Vic’s future character development… Full disclosure seems necessary for me here as well so let me spit it out now.
To begin with, I have to admit that Longmire is the ONE show that I have religiously watched all season (now online) and have enjoyed it immensely for many, many reasons…even more than, say The Newsroom or “True Detective’ from HBO that both caught my attention last season. I agree with most of you that Vic and Walt will likely hook up in season four, although from a professional standpoint this creates significant difficulty for the script and the future of show because their characters are both not only ‘professionals’ working for the good of the County but there’s other folks and issued involved that may take a backseat in season 4 but somehow they will arise again when we all least expect it (recall Vic’s issues with men and relationship and work from the last department she worked for in Philadelphia?) Myself having had a similar love affair with my civil attorney for the last 3 years (this while she was working on my case against Deutsche Bank) the affair started out fine and grew and made us both very happy, yet all along I/she were aware of the potential danger of mixing work and pleasure… later our love for each other and support we gained from having the right person in each of our lives that was somewhat empty for both of us before we met finally evolved into issues that neither of ever suspected would arise between us…Who us? In the end a few months ago these issues caused us to go our separate ways despite the fact that we were in love, committed, engaged to be married and really shared the deepest love for one another that at least I have ever experienced in my 60 years on the Planet. So sure, I would love to see Walt be the strong man in Vic’s life as heaven knows, she needs one after her current hubby (especially now) and Walt sure could use a break from the painful task of tracking down his wife’s killer while he should be grieving but now with He and Vic together…we also suspect that Walt might finally be able to truly finish his grieving and move on as all us do after something fails like a marriage (or a death?) and offer his heart afresh to another well deserving woman. Personally I think this is
a very dangerous precipice for the show to pursue…for obvious reasons, including my own love experience (expressed above) but IMHO that’s why the show is exceptional, and so they may actually be able to pul it off successfully despite my misgivings…I’m also very glad that Craig Johnson, the original author of the Longmire stories (in print) is still alive, vital and way into all this still, as he’s likely to get a phone call from the Producer and will be consulting heavily on Season 4 to help resolve just this very sort of issue dramatically in the script…but whatever they decide to do, the Network folks at A & E are going to be watching very closely..so that it does not all blow up their faces when what happens in any similar sort of relationship (like mine) where one is together in love but in some areas of one’s professional life it’s seen as inappropriate somehow. If this future angst between Walt and Vic somehow becomes fodder for Longmire season five it’s my opinion that the show will deteriorate as many do in this business…and devolve into another mindless dissection of yet another couple’s love story. There goes the strength and the unique character of Longmire (that we all fully appreciate today) as IMHO the show will become what we call ‘lost in the translation’ and just like other shows that have bravely had to descend into that large pile of shows in the entertainment basement of the business…I am hoping (like all of you here) for the best for Longmire…I can’t wait to see what direction they take the show next season..all I know is that I will certainly be watching from the front row..!
Kim Norm Carter
August 11, 2014 @ 1:45 am
I would love to see Vic & Walt together as a couple !! It would be very interesting in seeing how they would handle everyday issues in life combining home & work !!! I Extremly LOVE LONGMIRE and Walt & Vic are my favs !!! Please put them together as a couple !!!!
Dan
August 19, 2014 @ 4:34 pm
They seem to have laid the ground work to have Walt and Vic get together.. but he’s way too old for her and I do not want to see how they combine “home & work”.. Please do not turn this into a soap opera dealing with romantic interpersonal issues as a main theme. Walts character depends on certain elements of mystery and strength that evolve from his departure from close relationships after his wife died.
Nancy Johnson
August 11, 2014 @ 1:30 am
If they don’t renew LONGMIRE I know what we have always counted on, entertainment, well it’s gone from TV forever. The shows, reality shows for one, there just seems to be that the people that make the determination on what stays or goes must be some tasteless group of people! Where do they find these people.