Larry Mcmurtry's Streets Of Laredo Season 1 Episode 2
Okay, let's talk Streets of Laredo, specifically, Episode 2. We're diving into the dusty, dangerous world of Larry McMurtry's sequel. And let me just say, it's...interesting.
A Slow Burn, or Just Slow?
Some folks say it’s a masterpiece. Others (ahem, like me) think it's a tad...leisurely paced. It's like watching paint dry, but with more horses and less vibrant color.
Yeah, I know, I know. "It's about character development!" you cry. Hear me out.
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Call and Clara: Still Whipping Up Dust
I love Call. Really, I do. But his relationship with Clara? It's like watching two cacti try to hug. Prickly and not particularly warm.
Honestly, their scenes often felt like I was eavesdropping on a very long, passive-aggressive conversation. Anyone else feel that awkward tension?
And speaking of Clara, bless her heart. She just wants Call to settle down. Which is like asking a tumbleweed to stay put.
Joey Garza: The Wild Card
Now, Joey Garza, that's a different story. Finally, some spice! The kid is a menace, sure. But he brings the chaos that this episode desperately needs.
Garza's story, his capture, his escape... it's the closest thing we get to an adrenaline rush. He's like a tiny, greased piglet, constantly slipping through their fingers.
I'll admit, I found myself rooting for him, just a little. Don't judge me!
The Unpopular Opinion Corner
Here's my hot take: Maybe, just maybe, some scenes could have been trimmed. Or...you know...combined with other scenes?
Did we really need that long shot of Call staring into the sunset? Three times? I think we got the point, Larry. He's brooding.
I'm not saying the episode is bad. It's just... deliberate. Maybe too deliberate for its own good.
Landscape as a Character
Okay, I'll give it this: The scenery is gorgeous. McMurtry paints a vivid picture of the American West. Even in TV form.
The vastness, the emptiness, the sheer unforgiving nature of the landscape. It's all there. The setting is a character itself, a silent observer of all the drama.
But pretty pictures can only carry a story so far, right?
Still Hooked (Sort Of)
Despite my gripes, I'm still watching. I want to see where this dusty trail leads. I need to know if Call ever cracks a smile (doubtful).
And honestly? I’m invested in Garza's survival. May the odds be ever in his favor. He needs all the luck he can get!
So, bring on Episode 3! I'm ready for more wide-open spaces, stoic cowboys, and maybe, just maybe, a little less staring into the sunset.
"It's a good story, even if it takes its sweet time telling it." - My slightly ambivalent review.
