Charlene Barringer

I love this show except for Louisa’s character. She’s a harpy, never satisfied with the effort It takes for Doc to try to understand and relate to people in general and her in particular. She’s a teacher, in child development and yet she just won’t make any effort understanding Martin. He’s difficult for certain but the scenes with his parents certainly give some insights as to why. Yet that’s not enough for Louisa to try a different approach to deal with him. I think she was spiteful about her going-it alone attitude with her pregnancy, she owed Martin at least a call before showing up unexpectedly. She’s all about herself and her issues, her behavior in counseling was not surprising, insisting Martin’s issues had to be dealt with, there was nothing wrong with her. I could go on, but all I’d do is continue to find fault. I overlook her as much as possible, the other characters are so worthwhile to watch. I love the writing too, the episodes are rich and fun and thought-provoking, while being laugh out loud funny. I’ll probably start watching it again once I’m finished!

Wow, I’m not swooning over this show like most reviewers. I love the music, all of it, scenery is gorgeous, a character all its own. It’s the writing I find frustrating, too many plot lines introduced that go nowhere: dead reporter, family animosities that are muddled and never explained, a father who is relentless in exerting his will on children who try to please him and either die or commit a crime, a daughter with major serious daddy issues that still aren’t explained, Dutton’s dalliance with the Governor: for callous leverage, sex, what? How about more background on that relationship. How about Dutton admitting he’d never have Tate in his life if Kayce had buckled and forced Monica to have an abortion? And can anyone explain Teeter and the need for another foul-mouthed addition to the bunkhouse? I think Longmire is a better series, less star power but many of the same issues find better resolutions. I’ll keep watching Yellow stone but really hope the writing tightens up, the actors deserve it.