Journey the Rivers of Iron

Spencer escaped from an murderous sheriff, jumped on a freight train boxcar and finds himself with some murderous vagrants. So far so good, the rest of the episode is top notch and why I gave 8 stars. However, when Spencer is threatened by the vagrants, instead of simply throwing them off, he waits and predictably falls asleep. The vagrants attempt to rob him, he shoots two and knocks out the third.

Now the badly written part...instead of throwing them off the train, he decides to risk hurting himself, jumps off and finds himself in the middle of nowhere. He then proceeds to walk, in the same general direction that the train is going. Why would anyone as clever as Spencer do that?

We all wanted Elsa Dutton to live when we watched the spin-off of Yellowstone called 1883 and it didn't quite happen. If you are looking towards a romance novel on screen then this writer isn't making your fantasies come true. The writer is in fact making a story about a family who has endured decades of trials and tribulations and has intermittent joys in the face of adversity.

We all wanted John Dutton in Yellowstone to retain the ranch and survive to overcome all obstacles for stories to come. For those that hated his death scene, he died as he had lived. Unfittingly! He struggled to maintain integrity and surpass all obstacles his family and future generations would face but in the end he tragically lost his life at the hands of those he placed intermittent faith in. His greatest fears he never faced but his children produced the most heroic outcome the family could ever endure. Sacrifice!

1923 for me has been an amazing interlude that connects the generations and has surpassed my expectations in branching the family genealogy so far. Everyone loved the romance of Spencer and Alexandra. We have endured the heartache of an aging aunt and uncle that struggled to save the land their brother had claim to. The show in the era of 1923 has not only showcased the carefree life of the Roaring 20's in America but also the cursed journeys of those that had to travel 3rd class aboard ship to America. A trip my own great grandparents took with two children. I only want to see more of the tragic events surrounding the Native Americans which my wife is descended from. Perhaps the writer can make another series based on their perspective and their struggles to keep their land.

I look forward to watching the last 3 episodes and have several predictions and of coarse wants. We all want the bad guys to die and they usually do, and the good guys to win and those in love to have a forever dome. Not always a happy ending which is why I like this story! Four episodes to go and let's see what happens folks!

While season 1 was a wonderful story of drama, happiness, and surprises, season 2 is a succession of disasters that occur one after the other. It was simply too much to swallow and tolerate.

When one crisis ends, one is naturally prepared for the next.

While the acting is brilliant, I can't remember anything except danger, taking the form of rape, theft, wolves, lions, snow, etc. Life was harsh in the past, but not all these hardships occurred within the span of two months without any sign of joy or light.

Hope the journey to Monata finishes one day and we see a pivot in the story with new ideas.

There is a lot to like about this show.

Call me sentimental, naive and delicate. I am SO tired of not having any enjoyment watching this series. As I said in the subject line, I'll keep watching because I'm so invested.

The actors are giving a master class. Too bad the story goes on & on without even a brief moment of happiness or accomplishment.

(In order for me to post this I have to be all wordy. I am not "all wordy". I have said my bit. My frustration has been documented. I hope that it is clear that I really, really (shameless attempt to be wordy), am trying to like this) This diatribe serves to exemptlfy my application and frustration.

These "1923" episodes fly by. I swear, it felt like one second I was watching the opening credits and looking forward to an hour's worth of drama...and the next, the end credits are rolling.

"Journey the Rivers of Iron" was brilliant. Just like every episode prior.

Honestly...what a treat it is to see Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren together. Their chemistry is perfect, their relationship quite believable. I look forward to their scenes together. If only there were more of them.

Every storyline takes a step forward in "Journey the Rivers of Iron". Nothing comes easily, but that's part of the charm of "1923".

There are some fairly violent sequences and one medical procedure that curled my toes. "1923" doesn't ever shy away from depicting things as they were.

And...did we just hear a first mention outside of the OG "Yellowstone" of an iconic spot? I think we did.

I can't wait for next week's episode, already.