Is Longmire realistic?

Speaking of Walt’s world, the novels and television series are set in the fictional Absaroka County #24 (Wyoming only has 23 counties), which is portrayed in the TV series by the town of Buffalo in Johnson County, Wyoming.

Does the Longmire TV show follow the books?

The series is based on Craig Johnson’s series of mystery novels, and if you decide to check them out, you’re in for the long haul: there are 15 of them, plus short stories.

What Indian Reservation was used in Longmire?

The series is based on the adventures of the Walt Longmire mystery novels written by Craig Johnson. It follows Sheriff Longmire and his deputies as he solves murders in Absaroka Country, Wyoming, near the Cheyenne Indian reservation.

Is Craig Johnson Native American?

Native American culture figures prominently in your books. What’s your inspiration? My ranch is adjacent to both the Crow and Cheyenne reservations, and I’ve got an awful lot of friends up there. They’re an amazing people; I’m consistently humbled by how remarkable they are.

Is there a real Absaroka County in Wyoming?

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Absaroka County doesn’t exist on Wyoming maps, but it has its own county-24 license plate. Locals refer to the area as the UCLA of Wyoming — Ucross, Clearmont, Leiter and Arvada. It lies between Buffalo and Sheridan at the base of the Big Horn Mountains.

Is the Longmire series the same as the books?

Longmire is title character of Walt Longmire Mysteries, a series of mystery novels first published in 2004. The novels were adapted into Longmire, a crime drama television series which premiered in 2012 and was developed by John Coveny and Hunt Baldwin.

Did Vic and Walt sleep together?

His relationship with Vic finally turned romantic, and now that he’s not her superior that does away with one big conflict of interest. What their future holds is unclear but their scene the morning after sleeping together was one of their best.

How old is Craig Johnson?

60 years (January 16, 1961)
Craig Johnson/Age

What casino was used in Longmire?

Four Arrows Casino
The Santa Claran Hotel and Casino in Espanola served as the exterior and interiors of Longmire’s fictional Four Arrows Casino. Both the entrance to the main casino and the entrance to the hotel will be familiar sites. The front desk of the hotel also appeared in several episodes.

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