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Lonesome Dove

1989·Show
4Episodes in1Season·TV-14
91
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A , western series: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

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About

The epic film as big as the west.

A pair of longtime friends and former Texas Rangers crave one last adventure before hanging-up their spurs. After stealing over a thousand head of cattle from rustlers south of the border, they recruit an unlikely crew of hands to drive the herd 3,000 miles north to the grasslands of Montana.
Epic WesternFrontier AdventureFriendship SagaCharacter-Driven DramaAmerican WestPost-Civil War EraSweeping NarrativeProfound ThemesMelancholic ToneClassic Miniseries

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Questions about Lonesome Dove

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Where can I stream Lonesome Dove legally?

Lonesome Dove is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lonesome Dove worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (IMDb 8.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 98%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lonesome Dove rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Lonesome Dove have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 90 minutes each.

Will Lonesome Dove make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare. The humor is mostly sharp wit.

Is Lonesome Dove plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Lonesome Dove?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Lonesome Dove good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.

Will Lonesome Dove scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Lonesome Dove?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lonesome Dove?

Critics98
Audiences89

Not quite. Critics rate Lonesome Dove higher (98) than audiences (89). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Lonesome Dove air?

It ran from 1989 to 1989 and has ended.

What language is Lonesome Dove in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lonesome Dove?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lonesome Dove in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lonesome Dove use?

Alternate ContinuityBeware the Quiet OnesKnow When to Fold 'EmOdd FriendshipPsychopathic Man ChildHeterosexual Life-PartnersBig Damn HeroesAn Arm and a LegCool Old GuyDefiant to the EndCattle DriveEven Evil Has Standardsand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 storytelling tropes for Lonesome Dove, including Alternate Continuity, Beware the Quiet Ones, Know When to Fold 'Em.