Fan-Favorite 'Longmire' Get Second Chance At Netflix

There was an outcry when A&E surprisingly cancelled fan-favorite series Longmire after three seasons a few months ago. The major cast-members, Robert Taylor and Katee Sackhoff had already signed deals for season 4, while season 3 concluded with a cliff-hanger ending.

Based on the mystery novels of Craig Johnson, Longmire, a contemporary crime thriller, follows the charismatic sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming - Walt Longmore (Taylor).

"When Warner Horizon Television came to us with the idea for a new season of Longmire, we were intrigued because the series is so unique, and consistently great," said Cindy Holland, Netflix VP of Original Content. "We are thrilled to help continue Walt Longmire's story for his large and passionate following."

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Netflix previously rescued The Killing, commissioning a final season of the mystery thriller after it was cancelled at AMC.

Season 4 of Longmire will pick up immediately after the finale of season 3, when Walt, having found out who was behind the murder of his wife, sets out in pursuit of the killer.