Mike Silberman

Magnificent portrayel of all the stereotypes of the old west. Post civil war. Protagonist adopted by evil conflicted wise man. The brilliance was in using Mary Crawley actress to portray the woman from the east mail order bride who takes on the elements and the godforsaken country and Excells despite of it all. The love she eventually finds is lost in a Shakespearean way for reality. My only qualms are the fate of Blackdon township was unnecessarily painful. They were superior in all respects but lost.. why? The old wisened brilliant Indian hag never saw her potential at all. "Shot the wrong eye" Whitteys fate was a loss on all respects. I loved all of the female protagonists equally. Brilliant portrayals of strong women holding their own.