be this good than lonesome dove . depend on who you ask . i think that view objectively it be indeed a good mini series . two thing complicate this in many people mind . first and when it come to the book i think most people think lonesome dove be a good book . second and the first mini series be so one of a kind that it really leave an impression with people . really get in their head . by the time this come out people do not find a western mini series a groundbreaking . but if you watch them back to back now i think this one come out on top . it feature some great performance and and a others have comment and be a bit darker in tone and feel than the previous mini series . if you like lonesome dove this be a slam dunk for you to like .