Elkhorn

As a recent visitor to Medora, North Dakota, I couldn't help but feel a special connection to Elkhorn, INSP's frontier drama set in the late 1800s. Walking through the town, I had the chance to see the real Joe Ferris General Store-still standing today-where Joe Ferris, the character portrayed by Travis Lee Eller, once ran a thriving business. The store, now a historic site, offers a tangible glimpse into the past and made me appreciate the character in Elkhorn even more. The show's portrayal of life on the frontier, with its stunning landscapes and intense human drama, feels all the more authentic knowing that Joe Ferris was a real figure whose legacy endures in Medora.

Travis Lee Eller's performance as Joe Ferris is one of the highlights of the show for me, and it's a role that felt ripe for deeper exploration. His portrayal of the town's quiet but vital shopkeeper is understated yet compelling. However, I couldn't help but wish the show had featured him more. Given that the real Joe Ferris General Store is still a key landmark in Medora, it seems like a missed opportunity to delve further into Joe's backstory and his importance to the community. Despite this, the series offers a gripping, well-crafted look at frontier life, and the connection to Medora's real-life history makes it even more special for fans who have walked the same streets as Joe Ferris.

My wife, my son, and I watched this show pretty much every week. I consider myself a history buff, so I wanted to check this one out. We got pulled into the story. The actor playing Teddy (Mason Beals) was tough when he needed to be, but also pulled off some of Teddy's quirky and nerdy traits. He looks a lot like Teddy as a young man, who was often described as "rail thin" in his younger years. The Frenchman Marquis de Morès (Jeff DuJardin) was exceptionally magnetic, sinister, and charming. The guy you love to hate. I lived in France for 2 years after college, and I enjoyed the touch of French culture and accent. I had heard of the real Marquis before, and he really was a larger than life character, and DuJardin nails it. The show as a whole felt pretty accurate. My wife was a big fan of the females on the show - the actress playing the Marquis' wife Medora (Ashton Solecki) was elegantly powerful and evil, the actress playing Rosie (Tori Griffith) was very organic, and Rosie's aunt Maddox (Stephanie Shulz) often stole the show with some biting humor. Overall, we will miss all of the great characters of Elkhorn and are really hoping for a Season 2!

First off, I've always been interested in TR. I've read many things about his life in politics. But, what also fascinated me was his"free spirt" he always showed and presented beyond just politics.

So, with the lose of his beloved wife and mother on the same day, and his " free spirit" and determination he presented in all my reading of what he did after those great losses, I was fascinated and intrigued by what his decisions after. GOING WEST.

I thought what a great story that would be. And, yes, Elkhorn is that story. Sure, I realize the budget on the production of Elkhorn was modest and the story itself deserved more. But, Bravo for this story.

Very well cast, scripted and directed. Kudos to Michael Ojeda, the director for getting the most from his cast. We're well paced.

Thank You for the story Dan Blair.

This is got to be the worst acting I have ever seen. I am sorry to say. It reminds me of a 7th grade play.

Yet, I keep watching this series, hoping the dialog/acting will get better.

I was brought up on "westerns" and that is what interested me in this series.

If the series is renewed for a second season, I will hope writing/acting will improve.

A riveting storyline with a charismatic villain. I love the Western genre and lore, as well. Not sure how historically accurate it all is, but that's mostly on me and the American public school system for getting a D in American history. Despite any artistic liberties, I'm at least being made aware of numerous historical figures, places and events that I otherwise might have never been made aware of. And on a pure entertainment level, there's plenty of conflict and great acting to keep me coming back for more. I hope this gets renewed for another season so I'm not left hanging. More like this, please!