This isn't some literary Western that extols on the American founding myth. No, this is more of a television Western, in the spirit of shows like Bonanza and Gunsmoke and films like Tombstone. The true marvel of this isn't the production value or cinematography or narrative, it's that it can go on for six hours and not have a single unnecessary scene or wasted moment.

Never hooked me. Too much nonsense in between any interesting developments. Casting is impressive and I naturally get pulled towards westerns, something was just missing. Not bad but not great either.

Epic Western (especially for a television mini-series) tells the tale of two aging Texas Ranger legends who couldn't be more different from one another. Good cast, the story sometimes strays into the uninteresting, but all in all its very entertaining. Duvall and Jones are perfect in the leads.

I loved the novel, and I didn't think this was that great--with the exception of Robert Duvall cast as Gus. (If Tommy Lee played Call now, he might have fit more. I would have liked to have seen Sam Shepherd as Call.) The other actors weren't that great, imo.

Was I hesitant to start a 6-hour western with made-for-tv production values? Yep. Was I glad I finally decided to give it a try? Oh hell yeah. Lonesome Dove is a sweeping, grand tale on an impressive scale. I enjoyed all the sidetrips that show what characters in different locations are doing, and the whole thing was at times surprisingly brutal. Duvall was great, those 2 pigs were awesome. The final hour really got to me, but I had a shitty day and that's the excuse I'm sticking with.

Not quite the ultimate Western, a little too traditional for my taste, but subtle, realistic and well-acted.

Hasn't aged superbly as the special effects are bad and the use of light looks odd in certain scenes. It's not a western that goes a great depth into anything, nor does it try to cross boundaries although we do see them cross a lot of rivers. Bit too goofy at times, but the cast pulls it off and it ends up being quite enjoyable.

Here's a mini-series worth watching. When Tommy Lee Jones' boy is being hassled, he isn't afraid to punch someone in the face with his hoof. You heard me right.

A very pleasant surprise. Great performances by Duval, Lee Jones, Cooper and Frederic Forrest.

I don't care what anybody else says. This is total crap. Boring and witless. The part where Robert Duvall and that one chick cut cards to see if he gets to go to bed with her is where I turned it off

Best western novel and best western mini series.

One of the greatest Westerns made. Being made for television doesn't diminish any of its cinematic vision or enchanting intertwined storylines. Bob Duvall at his best.

It's probably one of the most solid and best mini-series I've ever seen. It's also one of the best of the western genre. It also sports a great cast. Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones are at their best and are supported by the likes of Danny Glover, Anjelica Huston, Diane Lane, and Chris Cooper with a small cameo by Steve Buscemi. It's a great series.

Epic cattle drive tale based on the novel by Larry McMurtry which is a great blend of drama, action, comedy and romance. Amazing cast and a superb western tale, if slightly dated and corny due to it's made-for-TV PG-ness. 6 hours of goodness.

Danny Glover is evil.

A truly epic journey!