Blue Ridge: The Series

I watched the movie and when I saw that a series had been created, I was all in. But as I'm watching it..there are no black people! Really??? Cmon. I'm black and I enjoy the show...the creators could be more diverse. Please add in some black actors. There are numerous and very talented black men and women that this show could include. Having a black mayor is okay.but cmon! Please do more. Even the lead is of color but as usual his character is white-washed as well. Maybe a story about the mayor's family? That would be interesting. Please try..I really want to champion this series. Do better ok.

The first thing I thought of when I started watching this was "not another series with an ex and a teenage daughter! " What is it with this theme. We've had Justified, Bosch, The Lincoln Lawyer, Goliath just to name a few. I only recognised one actor from the cast and he was in Longmire the rest were just unknown to me. The acting is awful and the storylines even worse just totally unbelievable! The fight scenes with the sheriff were actually laughable! The sheriff has the most annoying voice ever and is definitely miscast. I've just read they are making a second season please don't bother!!!!

This TV series brings back the majority of the main characters from the movie. Not many creators do that. Well done, Gary Wheeler. We were hooked after the very first episode. This series has drama, emotion, humor, conflict, and resolution within each episode. The actors have great chemistry, both on and off-screen. I've seen this first-hand from being a part of the background for three episodes. The entire cast and crew have great camaraderie and respect for one another. I can't wait for each episode to air and look forward to re-watching this series over and over. Thank you again, Gary, for bringing this series to life. Well Done!

As someone born and raised in the Blue Ridge, I knew I had to give this series a shot. Now I am 3 episodes in and plan to be a regular viewer. It feels like an old-school serial Western but placed in modern times, showcasing many of the genre's best attributes. The lead character, a former Green Beret turned sheriff, is an honorable and courageous man driven by a deep convictions and a desire for law and order. Despite some morally ambiguous supporting characters, the show maintains a clear sense of right and wrong. Beautiful mountain scenery from the real-life Blue Ridge provide a wonderful sense of awe and authenticity. The show suffers from some significant weaknesses, namely uncompelling fight scenes, flat dialogue, and an awkward relationship between the lead and his former love interest that feels more like a distraction than serious character development. One of my favorite parts of Westerns are the dramatic and quotable one-liners, but sadly this series has precious few. Nevertheless, I think the show has great potential, and would love to see a season 2 to rectify these shortcomings.

10/10 Me and the family enjoyed this show. Loved the movie as well. It has great characters, charming settings and a country feel that we all love. Love how it shows that mistakes can be made but there are room for second chances. The cast is amazing. Loved that you actually added extra characters that were not in the movie. I would suggest watching the movie first. Where was this filmed? It was absolutely stunning scenery. RP and the other deputy could have a few episodes all their selves. Maybe the sheriff and Ellie marrying again, more children on their 2nd, 2nd turn at things. A Martinez and the feud would be more great plots. Would love a season 2!